Greece

Leader of “donut mafia” in Halkidiki jailed for 16 years

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for leading what Greek media have dubbed the “donut mafia in Halkidiki"- a...

Purple jellyfish warning in Greece- what about Cyprus?

Several parts of Greece are currently facing a purple jellyfish warning, with authorities urging caution as sightings increase rapidly across coastal areas. Northern Evia is...

Homes destroyed in Palaia Fokaia wildfire

At least three homes have been destroyed and around 1,000 people evacuated as a large wildfire swept through the Palaia Fokaia region in Attica,...

Chios wildfire under control after destroying 60,000 acres

After three intense days of firefighting, the wildfire that ravaged Chios has finally been brought under control. As of Wednesday morning, there are no...

First Greek satellite successfully launched into orbit

The first Greek satellite to bear the national flag has been successfully launched into orbit. The DUTHSat-2- developed under Greece’s National Microsatellite Programme- blasted...