Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said.
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Friday, June 21, 2024
Popular Greek Festival Makes Return to Poughkeepsie
Attendees can sample Greek cuisine, music, and dance at the events that are often fundraisers for Orthodox churches of the Greek Archdiocese. Also See ...
Man in Greece Dies in Rush to Help Firefighters Tackle Wildfire
A man who rushed to help firefighters tackle a wildfire in the western Peloponnese has died, reports say. The 55-year-old was reportedly keen to assist a firefighting effort near the village of Alpochori in the prefecture of Ilia but may have choked on food on his way to help. He was taken to a hospital […]
Greece: Historic Demonstration of LARCO Workers
The workers of LARCO held a big, amazing demonstration in Athens yesterday, with the workers and unions of Attica on their side.
Türkiye rescues 67 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 67 irregular migrants pushed back into Turkish waters by Greek forces and apprehended 50, it said on Friday. Turkish forces carried out several operations off the Aegean coast on Thursday.
Center-Left in Greece Faces Crisis After EU Elections
The center-left in Greece is going through a crisis after the disappointing results of the June 9th European elections. They failed to take advantage of the drop in popularity of the ruling New Democracy party. Exactly one year after the emphatic win of center-right New Democracy in the 2023 national elections that forced main opposition […]
Tourists Dropping Dead From Heat in Greece
Two French women and a US man have gone missing on the Greek island of Amorgos, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, stoking fears that they may have passed away due to the unseasonally hot weather and highlighting the growing danger of ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo talks the Greek NT, reveals how Big Sofo inspired him
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about the Greek national team ahead of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers and how Sofoklis ...
Riedel systems on board OB van at SNFCC, Greece
View Master Events, a production company based in Athens, Greece, has used Riedel's products to heighten the quality of cultural, educational, ...
IFJ Executive Committee adopted motion on Greece
IFJ Executive Committee adopted motion on Greece · On the impending trial for the assassination of Greek journalist Giorgos Karaivaz · (Tabled by the ...
A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey left 11 dead. Greece evacuates villages for safety
Greece evacuates villages for safety. Eleven people have been killed and dozens were injured when a fire that apparently started in crop stubble ...
Summer wildfires hit Greece and Turkey with some containment
GREENWIRE | ATHENS, Greece — Scores of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft succeeded late Wednesday in taming a large wildfire on the ...
Greece Evacuates More People as Wildfires Engulf Properties
Another fire erupted near the national highway connecting Athens with Greece's second-largest city, Thessaloniki. The Greek Air Force made 15 fire- ...
Extreme wildfire risk in Greece amid searing heatwave
Attica, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, North Aegean regions face extreme, very serious wildfire risks, warn authorities - Anadolu ...
Turkey and Greece Battle Wildfires Worsened by Extreme Heat
Turkey and Greece are battling blazes blamed on 40-degree temperatures and strong winds that have already claimed several lives in Turkey.
Greece rules out Kostas Sloukas for the summer schedule
After becoming a four-time champion in Europe's premier club continental competition, he followed with a domestic league championship in Greece's ...
Natural Disaster Alert – U. S. Mission Greece
Natural Disaster Alert – U. S. Mission Greece, June 21, 2024. Location: Greece. Event: Potential for Wildfire Risk and Heat Related Illness Around ...
Firefighters Battle Wildfires Throughout Greece
Several wildfires are in progress in Greece on Friday aided by strong winds and high temperatures. The country’s Civil Protection and Climate Crisis ministry has issued a warning of fires for parts of the country. A wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon in a mixed agricultural and forested area in Mavro Lithari, Attica. A message […]
Greek Doctor’s Humanity For an Abandoned Infant Applauded
A Greek doctor was branded a heroine after she got into a CT scanner with an abandoned infant in an Athens hospital, as there was no one else to keep the child still. Efterpi Konstantarogianni, a radiologist at the Children’s Oncology Unit of Marianna V. Vardinogianni-Elpida Hospital, ignored warnings about radiation exposure to enter the […]
Henry Miller and the ‘Light of Greece’
Henry Miller, one of the great American writers, was enamored with Greece and his favorite book he wrote is a travelogue of the country
This Eclectic London Home Nods to Its Owner's Greek Heritage
The first of those things, he confirms, was the framed print by Greek artist Alekos Fassianos that enlivens the wall by the front door. Ask him ...
Fort Wayne Greek Festival
... Greek Fest at Headwaters Park. The 44th annual festival, presented by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, features authentic cuisine, live music ...
Greece introduces the six-day work week
From the construction industry to the tourism sector, Greek employers cannot find the staff they need. The government's solution: longer working hours. A new law enables employers to implement a six-day work week
What to Know Before Travel to Greece During a Heatwave
The millions of tourists planning to travel to Greece this summer must be aware of the dangers posed by the heatwaves
This Eclectic London Home Nods to Its Owner’s Greek Heritage
Everything else in the house was white, and the stained glass seemed like a hint of all the colorful things to come.” The first of those things, he confirms, was the framed print by Greek artist ...
LGBTQ Greeks battle online hate in landmark year for rights
Greek ... Greek society. The idea that LGBTQ people forming families ...
Greek-owned ship sinks in Red Sea after Houthi missile attack
The M/V Tutor, a Greek-owned bulk carrier, has sunk after being attacked by Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea, authorities said Wednesday. The Liberian ...
Greek Fest returns to Headwaters Park for 44th year
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating the festival's 44th year, and organizers say they are excited to share their culture with ...
Masdar buys Greek developer
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company also known as Masdar has agreed to acquire the Greek company Terna Energy, according to a statement from Masdar.
From Thermia to Kythnos: The Evolution of a Greek Island
The Thermia Suites. The island of Kythnos in Greece, which has evolved immensely in the past few years, is also called Thermia ...
Marion's oldest living Greek American turns 95
Helen Bomas will celebrate her 95th birthday at the end of June. She is the oldest Greek American living in Marion. She arrived in Marion in the early 1950s when the city had a thriving and close-knit ...
Cooking with Allison: Greek-inspired meatballs
Allison Gargaro shares how to make one of her favorite dishes, meatballs. This time, though, with a Greek-inspired twist.
European Music Day: Free Events All Over Greece
Organised by the Ministry of Culture The post European Music Day: Free Events All Over Greece appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Malta U-16s go down fighting against tournament favorites Greece
GREECE 8 MALTA 4 (2-0, 2-1, 2-1, 2-2) Malta's last act in the group stages of the World Aquatics turned out to be an honourable performance, ...
Assisted Living Residents 'Travel' To Greece In Farmington
Assisted Living Residents 'Travel' To Greece In Farmington - Farmington, CT - Residents at Farmington Station recently celebrated Greek culture as ...
Staying safe on Greek trails
I like to hike as early in the day as possible; that way I avoid the midday heat, especially during Greek summers. I think some of the people ...
St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
The event features Greek food and pastries, dancing and performances. The Worcester festival was the first in New England and has been around for ...
How the Ancient Greeks Celebrated the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice, or the longest day of the year, was celebrated by ancient cultures across the world, including the Ancient Greeks. In fact, celebrations of the longest day of the year go all the way back to the Stone Age, and human beings have been organizing parties, dances, and festivals in honor of the […]
Greek Kosher Fine Dining Experience Coming to NYC: OPA
New York is about to get a taste of the Greek islands with the opening of OPA, a to-be-opening restaurant being billed as an upscale fun vibe ...
Mother of man killed at USC Greek Row speaks out
The mother of the man who was killed on USC's Greek Row spoke exclusively with NBC4, saying she feels broken after her son's death.
Greek Festival begins in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Greek Festival in Portland is up and running for its 40th year.The Holy Trinity Church is putting on the festival on ...
USC student not charged in Greek Row stabbing
Ivan Gallegos was released from prison after several days, and will not face charges for the fatal stabbing of Xavier Cerf on USC's Greek Row.
LOOK: Learn all about Greece at Greek Fest
LOOK: Learn all about Greece at Greek Fest ... FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Downtown Fort Wayne is yelling Opa as Greek Fest has returned to Headwaters ...
Masdar to pick up 67% stake in Greece’s Terna Energy
Masdar has signed a definitive agreement with Greek conglomerate GEK Terna and other shareholders to buy the 67 per cent stake in Terna Energy at EUR20 ($21.45) per share. The acquisition price gives the Greek renewables company an equity valuation of EUR2.4bn and an enterprise value of EUR3.2bn, the two companies said.
Greece restaurant owner shocked by $9,000 RG&E bill
Lisa Seifert, owner of the Lamplighter Restaurant in Greece, is facing a $9,174 RG&E bill, a far cry from her normal monthly bill of $1,100.