A new study finds that 66% of businesses in Greece’s Attica region already operate internationally, but many face high costs, bureaucracy and limited access to market information, financing and export expertise
Greek traffic police recorded 197 alcohol violations, arrested 14 drivers and cited more than 5,000 traffic offenses during a weeklong enforcement operation across the Athens region
Once completed, the seaside park in the Athens suburb of Faliro is expected to welcome over 4 million visitors a year
Seventy percent of Greece’s reported cases are in Attica, while nine deaths have been recorded so far this year. Health officials warn mosquito activity could sustain transmission through October, with older and vulnerable people at greatest risk.
A €1.5 million plan will fund erosion-control and initial flood-prevention measures following the July 31 wildfire, with work targeted for completion by the end of the year.
Aerial and ground spraying is underway across all 66 municipalities in the Attica region as authorities intensify efforts to control mosquito populations and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease.
Three arrested over fires linked to agricultural work, open-flame burning and cutting equipment as five regions face Category 5 wildfire risk on Thursday
Greece has placed six regions under Category 4 fire danger as authorities increase patrols and monitoring and urge residents and visitors to avoid activities that could spark wildfires
More than 170 firefighters, including crews from France and Romania, and a fleet of aircraft are battling the blaze near Kouvaras, as police shut a major artery linking Athens to Lavrio
Civil Protection warns of category 4 fire danger for August 6 in Attica, Boeotia and Evia, urging residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark flames
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced financial assistance, faster compensation procedures, and environmental restoration projects after the devastating wildfire that burned about 111,000 stremmas (27,400 acres) in Western Attica.
Volunteers, animal welfare groups, and local authorities are searching burned communities in western Attica, rescuing surviving pets and wildlife, while appealing for continued public support as recovery efforts continue.
Firefighters remain on high alert as scattered active fire fronts continue burning across western Attica, with authorities warning that even small underground hotspots could trigger dangerous flare-ups.
Firefighters battle new flare-ups for a fifth day as the blaze in Western Attica keeps burning
Police say a 37-year-old and a 64-year-old were arrested on drug trafficking charges after authorities seized cannabis, cocaine, a weapon and other items
Professor warns that hidden heat beneath the ground can sustain hotspots and trigger flare-ups even after flames appear contained.
Satellite monitoring reveals that the wildfire has largely overlapped areas burned in previous years, while experts warn about homes built inside forest zones and the need for a new approach to fire protection.
Copernicus satellite data reveals the scale of destruction in western Attica as firefighters battle persistent flare-ups and authorities warn that the wildfire threat remains extremely high
The figures will be updated once the final extent of the fire in Porto Germeno is confirmed
Rescue teams continue searching burned communities for stranded pets and livestock while temporary shelters and veterinary care remain in place as residents begin returning to fire-ravaged areas