New Special Ops units to mostly rely on reservists
Three new Special Operations units will be created and two of them will be exclusively composed of reservists, the Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday. Source link
Wildfire Rages Out of Control Across Rethymno
A major wildfire continues to burn out of control in southern Rethymno, Crete, destroying homes, farmland and livestock as hundreds of firefighters battle difficult conditions driven by strong winds. The fire first broke out on Wednesday in low vegetation near Krya Vrysi in the municipality of Agios Vasileios and has since expanded into multiple active …
Arrests for arson at abandoned former Olympic venue in Athens
Agents from the fire service’s arson crimes division have arrested three individuals over a fire that severely damaged an abandoned multi-event installation on July 12. Source link
Skopelos Islands Among Top Cinematic Destinations
The Greek island of Skopelos has earned a place among the Mediterranean’s most spectacular film-inspired island destinations, according to a feature by popular Italian travel website TheWom Travel. The publication highlights destinations that gained worldwide recognition through cinema and continue to captivate visitors with their authenticity, natural beauty and unique atmosphere. Skopelos appears alongside renowned …
Wildfires continue to rage in Crete and Lesvos, forcing evacuations
Powerful winds continued to drive wildfires in southern Crete and on the northeastern Aegean island of Lesvos on Thursday morning, as firefighters battled to contain the blazes and authorities kept evacuations and emergency services on high alert. Source link
Italian man built fake Roman amphitheatre and charged tourists for 10 years
A 69-year-old Italian man has been sentenced after constructing a homemade amphitheatre near Vicenza and passing it off as genuine ancient Roman ruins for nearly a decade. Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz claimed the structure was a “sensational discovery” revealed by a landslide. He told visitors that Julius Caesar and Cleopatra had once visited the site …
Airbnb will offer free housing to doctors, nurses on 5 Greek islands
The Health Ministry and Airbnb announced on Tuesday the extension of the online short-stay platform’s “medical stays.” Source link
Do You Need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to Drive in Greece? 2026 Updated Guide – Greek City Times
In this article, you’ll find out who needs an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Greece, what the latest Greek rules say, and why carrying an IDP is still strongly recommended even when it is not strictly required by law. Who Needs an International Driving Permit to Drive in Greece? Greek law distinguishes between …
Boy, 6, hospitalised after dog attack in Volos park
A six-year-old boy required specialised hospital treatment after being mauled by a stray dog while playing in a park in the central city of Volos, state ERT television reported Wednesday. Source link
Scottish Woman Found Dead in Suitcase in Athens
Greek authorities are investigating the death of a Scottish woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. The woman has been identified by multiple media reports as Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38. According to Greek state broadcaster ERT, she is believed to have travelled to Greece from Cyprus last month. Scottish …