Greece

The forest fire on Rhodes Island continues unabated into its sixth day, prompting extensive evacuations of homes and hotels. A significant number of tourists are hastily making their way to the airport, while others are congregating on the…

Greece continues to battle forest fires, with 66 new fires reported across the country in the last 24 hours. While many have been extinguished due to rapid response teams, the fire west of Athens persists into its third day,…

The fire that started on Monday in the region of Dervenochoria, around 30 kilometers north of Athens, is still burning. Due to strong winds, the fire spread to Mandra in the Attica region on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing many…

As the Europe-wide heatwave impacts Greece, the country has initiated protective measures. The Greek Ministry of Labor permits remote work or special leave for employees with health conditions. Outdoor workers are offered…

The New Democracy Party, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has emerged victorious in Greece's general elections held for the second time. With over 97 percent of the votes counted, unofficial results show that the New Democracy Party secured 40.5…

On the last day of the 24th International Lycian Kaş Culture and Art Festival events, a 7.1-kilometer open-sea swimming race was held between Meis Island and Antalya's Kaş district in Türkiye. A total of 193 athletes from 16 countries,…

Greece holds its second general election after current Prime Minister Mitsotakis won the May 2023 elections but fell short of enough seats in parliament to form a government. Five weeks after the first election, citizens once again headed…