US Mission in Greece issues alert over wildfires
The United States Mission in Greece issued an alert over the raging wildfires in eastern Attica and Loutraki.
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July 16, 2023 The Ancient Greek Treasure of the Amphiareion of Oropos
The Amphiareion of Oropos (Greek: Άμφιάρειο Ωρωπού), situated in the hills 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) southeast of the fortified port of Oropos in East Attica, is one of the lesser-known treasures of Greek antiquity.
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July 14, 2023 Heatwave ‘Kleon’ grips the country, bringing extreme temperatures
The scorching heatwave named “Kleon” is currently sweeping across the country, with meteorologists predicting that Friday will be the hottest day yet. Central Greece and Thessaly are set to experience temperatures soaring up to a blistering 44 degrees Celsius.
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July 11, 2023 Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens
The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika just above Plaka and below the Acropolis is often overlooked by visitors to Athens and even by some Athenians themselves.
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July 8, 2023 First heatwave to hit Greece next week
Temperatures are expected to rise further from the middle of next week across the entire country, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, in the season’s first heatwave.
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July 6, 2023 Philoxenia: The Ancient Roots of Greek Hospitality
The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a “friend to a stranger,” is widely perceived to be synonymous to hospitality.
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July 4, 2023 The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers
According to ancient Greek mythology, the Muses are the sources of inspiration for all of the arts and of knowledge. The daughters of Zeus and Mnemosine, they were the romantic companions of Apollo’s entourage of gods.
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July 2, 2023 Two Majestic Greek Towns with Historic Castles
Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes.
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June 30, 2023 Wildfire breaks out on Samos island
A wildfire broke out on Friday on Samos, very close to the village of Mytilinioi, in the center of the eastern Aegean island, 16 km from the capital Vathy, engulfing a rugged forest area in flames.
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June 22, 2023 Greece planning national strategy for unmanned aircraft systems
The lack of coherent regulation of the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS-Drones) leads to potential risks to safety, security and privacy. In addition, the rapid growth of the specific industry presents economic opportunities that could be exploited to drive innovation and growth, but these opportunities are not being fully implemented due to a lack […]
