Greece in the grip of a heatwave
Greece has entered the grip of a heatwave, with temperatures locally expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
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August 12, 2026 Igoumenitsa becomes hub on Spanish pot route
Greek authorities are investigating why Igoumenitsa has emerged as an entry point for large shipments of Spanish hydroponic cannabis, known as skunk. On July 28, a trained coast guard dog found 92.5 kilograms hidden in sealed packages inside boxes marked “fragile” on a truck arriving from Italy. The network’s expected profit exceeded €2 million. Since […]
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August 9, 2026 Discover 4 of the North Aegean’s most charming villages
Pyrgi, Chios Pyrgi, one of southern Chios’ famed mastic villages, feels like an open-air gallery. As you stroll through the narrow streets of this beautifully preserved medieval settlement, you’ll notice that nearly every façade is decorated with the village’s famous xysta, intricate black-and-white geometric designs found nowhere else in Greece.
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August 4, 2026 Athens wildfires ease after five days but flare ups continue
The three main fronts of a huge wildfire burning west of Athens showed signs of easing on Tuesday morning, after a fourth consecutive night during which hundreds of firefighters fought to contain the scattered flames and prevent new flare ups.
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August 3, 2026 Wildfire burns west of Athens as probe begins into fatal helicopter collision
Firefighters battled a large wildfire in western Attica through the night into Monday, focusing on two active fronts as authorities investigated a midair collision between two firefighting helicopters that killed two crew members.
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CULTURE
August 1, 2026 Yiannis Vardis Has Loved Music Since He Was A Child
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Yiannis Vardis is a Greek singer and songwriter known for blending contemporary laiko and entehno elements with a melodic, emotional style. Born in Athens in 1974, he began writing songs at a young age and studied piano, which helped shape his musical identity. He first appeared on record […]
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July 26, 2026 Mount Olympus added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO has inscribed Greece’s Mount Olympus on its World Heritage List, recognizing the country’s highest mountain for its exceptional natural and cultural value.
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ENVIRONMENT
July 22, 2026 Rafina at a Crossroads: Development with Respect
Rafina stands at a critical crossroads. The proposed development of its port promises economic opportunities, but concerns are growing about the way expansion is being planned and its impact on the city. Increased traffic, congestion, pollution, noise and pressure on infrastructure already affect the daily lives of residents, while the natural environment remains vulnerable. Citizens […]
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July 21, 2026 Global Cretan community to gather in Chania for 7th World Convention
More than 150 delegates from across the globe will converge on Chania this week for the 7th World Convention of Cretans, a four-day gathering aimed at shaping the future of Crete through dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas between the homeland and its global diaspora.
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July 10, 2026 Old naval mine found just off the coast of Crete
A naval mine, apparently dating back to World War II, has been discovered on the seabed off the coast of western Crete, authorities said Friday.
