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Wild Boars Spotted Roaming Around the Streets of Rafina, Attica (video)
A bizarre, and unnerving, spectacle has been appearing in front of people who live in Rafina, Attica for the last several days.
A herd of wild boars has often been spotted wandering around the streets of the town, especially during...
Environment
Greek Firefighters Bring Wildfire at Rafina, East of Athens Under Control
Firefighters say that they have brought under control a wildfire that broke out early afternoon on Tuesday near the resort town of Rafina, east of Athens.
No injuries or damage to property has been reported.
Earlier, dozens of firefighters, joined by...
Celebrities
Giannis Antetokounmpo Offers to Build Basketball Court in Wildfire-Hit Rafina, Greece
NBA phenomenon Giannis Antetokounmpo offered to finance the creation of a basketball arena in Rafina, Attica, Mayor Evangelos Bournus revealed recently.
The revelation was made by journalist Dimitris Kottaridis, who posted on his Facebook profile on Sunday that during a...
Greece
Rafina Mayor: There was No Time or Order to Evacuate as Fire Approached
There was no order from the competent authorities, nor time, to evacuate when the fire front turned towards Mati, said Rafina Mayor Vangelis Bournous.
Speaking to the Greek Reporter, the mayor of the East Attica municipality said that the firefighting...
Greece
Greek Ferry Crashes into Rafina Port
A ferry carrying 255 passengers crashed into the port of Rafina, east of Athens, on Monday morning as it was setting sail towards the Cyclades.
The "Flyingcat 4" was grounded in shallow waters.
Passengers were evacuated by small boats to the...
Education
First Day of School For 30 Refugee Children in Rafina
The government initiative to integrate refugee children into Greece's public school started at the beginning of the year's school season has been met with some protests from parents but overall has been successful and the children have been welcomed...
Crime
Grandson Behind Brutal Murder in Rafina
Police investigation has concluded that a 35-year-old man is the perpetrator of the hideous crime that was committed in Rafina, Attica, three weeks ago.
An elderly woman, aged between 60-70, was murdered with a kitchen knife and then cup up...
Greece
This Private Island for Rent in Greece is Heaven on Earth
A private island available to rent in Greece, named Pegassus Island, is one of the most luxurious holiday getaways in the world.
Greece
The First Smoke-Free Beach in Attica
Marikes Beach, which is located outside of Athens in Attica, will be the region's first smoke-free beach.
In a country known for its large number of smokers, it is not surprising that cigarette butts make up an estimated 40 to...
Archaeology
The Ancient Greek “Dragon Houses” Still Standing Today
There is a group of ancient homes in Greece called "drakospita," or dragon houses, even though they have nothing to do with dragons.
Environment
Operation Olive Tree: Greece Saves Centuries-Old Trees from Destruction
More than 500 olive trees, some of which are centuries-old, have been saved so far by the almost unknown efforts of ERGOSE.
ERGOSE is a subsidiary company of TRAINOSE, the Greek Railway Operator, and its role is to construct and...
Greece
Young Greeks Rush to Get Coronavirus Vaccinations
Currently, Greeks aged 30-44 are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, and starting Saturday, so will those in the age group of 45-49.
Greece
Wildfire Rages in East Attica Town of Artemida, Evacuations Ordered
On Wednesday, a series of wildfires broke out around east Attica, forcing the evacuation of many towns in the region.
And yet another new wildfire is threatening east Attica's seaside, including the town of Artemida. The fire is thought to...
Greece
Earthquake Rattles Athens
A 4.3 earthquake hit near the resort town of Rafina, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) east of Athens, on Thursday afternoon.
The focal depth was at 6.8 kilometers (4.22 miles) down into the earth.
The tremor was felt throughout Attica.
There have been...
Greece
Athenians Begin Mass August Exodus Despite Covid-19 Fears
Thousands of Athenians are deserting the Greek capital for their annual August holidays this weekend, despite fears of a new coronavirus wave, while temperatures soared in many parts of the country.
The mass exodus is expected to culminate on Saturday,...