Feast day of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is commemorated on Aug. 15 by the Orthodox Church, signaling an exodus towards the islands, seaside, provinces

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Instead, authorities approved a divine liturgy 9 days after the major feast day of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the Panaghia Sumela monastery

According to reports, one passenger's remark to others about noise led to a brawl in the vessel's lounge area

One of the 34 fires in northern Greece has been burning for almost a month, as explosions from discarded war-time ordnance, mines hamper ground units

Vacation period peaks on Aug. 15 which marks the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a national holiday for the Greek Orthodox.

Meteorologists are forecasting warmer temperatures in September after Greece reported hottest July on record.

Home and business owners impacted by the destructive Attica fires will soon be able to file damages and apply for state aid online.

This team includes experts in crisis healthcare management, such as internists, cardiologists, and mental health professionals.

Three Turkish water-dropping planes, helicopter the latest units dispatched to Athens area

Central Greece, Western Greece, and the Peloponnese are particularly susceptible to forest fires, while Eastern Macedonia and Thrace are vulnerable due to disparities in per capita GDP. Attica stands out for its extreme vulnerability due to high population density.

Following the incident, the head of the summer camp, a 34-year-old, was also arrested in the early on Wednesday and brought to the Kassandra Police Department

Reports from the Copernicus Rapid Mapping Service and the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), analyzed by Meteo.gr, show that 13 major wildfires since 2017 have ravaged more than 700,000 acres of forest

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More than 1,000 personnel - fire-fighters, forest fire units, municipal crews and volunteers - battled the blazes northeast of Athens, with a total of 199 vehicles deployed in the operation

More Greeks who left the country during the 2010 economic crisis seeking better conditions are thinking of coming back

Dozens of animals strays or lost have been saved by volunteers in the massive Attica fire. This is how you can help.

Two minors were imposed a 4,640-euro fine for setting a fire in Glyfada ‘for fun’. They're due to appear before a juvenile court with their guardians

The urgent measures come in the wake of a huge conflagration that erupted early Sunday afternoon from the Varnavas township and affected much of northeast Attica prefecture

The fiery inferno has caused immeasurable damage to the natural environment, while the loss of animal life has been equally tragic