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Two men killed in Greece wildfire

Two firefighters were injured. Two men lost their lives while helping to extinguish a wildfire in central Greece, local authorities confirmed on Monday, according to reports from Reuters. The fire broke out on Sunday near the coastal town of Xylokastro on the Peloponnese peninsula, about 120 kilometers west of Athens. Strong winds caused the fire […]

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Greece plans measures that will impact tourists

Now, Athens is signaling to foreign tourists that they may need to pay extra on certain islands. Greece is planning to introduce a 20$ tax for tourists visiting popular islands like Santorini & Mykonos. This was announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who explained that the tax is aimed at curbing the excessive tourism […]

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Greece raises the price of golden visas for non-eu citizens

To address housing shortages and rising property prices, Greece has significantly increased the cost of its “golden visa” program for non-EU citizens. Starting from September 1, individuals from outside the European Union who wish to purchase property in Greece must pay considerably more for a residence permit. The price for buyers in major cities such […]

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Dead fish in Greece cause unbearable smell, tourists complain

Tons of dead fish have washed ashore in the coastal town of Volos Greek authorities have started collecting hundreds of thousands of dead fish that washed up this week in the harbor waters of Volos, a city in the Thessaly region. The fish died as a result of last year’s floods, which displaced them from […]

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Wildfires: Europe extends a helping hand to Greece and the western Balkans

Severe wildfires have been devastating the Western Balkans since July, and the European Commission assures that aid is on its way to those in need. On Friday, the European Commission (EC) announced that the EU is continuing its support for countries in the Western Balkans and Greece, both of which are struggling to combat destructive […]

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Greece receives assistance from 240 foreign firefighters to combat wildfires

Firefighters will remain in the country until mid-September, when the wildfire season is at its peak. Greek fire brigades will be reinforced this year by 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova, and Romania, according to Greek authorities. The first team from Bulgaria has already arrived in the northern city of Thessaloniki. Another 15 firefighters from […]

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Wildfires Spread in Greece, Forcing Firefighters to Evacuate Threatened Villages

Wind speeds in some areas have exceeded 95 kilometers per hour. Firefighters on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece battled wildfires on Friday, which continue to spread due to strong winds. As a result, local authorities had to evacuate several threatened villages, according to a report from AFP, as relayed by TASR. In the southern part […]