Hymettus
Charity
The Hellenic Initiative Launches “Plant A Tree In Greece”
The Hellenic Initiative has launched a campaign entitled “Plant a Tree In Greece,” which aims to have a measurable positive impact on Greece by reforesting the land and restoring the livelihoods destroyed in the wildfires of 2021.
In response to...
Environment
Greece to Create Massive ”Ministry Park” in Athens
Greece will create a massive new administrative park near mount Hymettus, it was made public on Saturday.
Greece
Massive Greek Flag Overlooks Athens For OXI Day
The mayor of the southern Athenian suburb of Glyfada installed a huge Greek flag on the slopes of Mount Hymettus, overlooking the capital city, for the celebration of the Greek national holiday of OXI Day.
The 800-sqaure meter (8,611 square...
Environment
Fire Breaks Out in the Athens Suburb of Vyronas (video)
Dozens of fire fighters are battling a blaze on the slopes of Mount Hymettus near the Athens suburb of Vyronas on Wednesday.
The fire broke out at around 11 AM local time and spread quickly, aided by strong winds.
A force...
Greece
Blaze Near Athens Under Control; Homes Damaged
Greek firefighters on Monday brought under control the big fire that broke out in the Athens suburb of Peania in the early hours.
At least two homes were badly damaged from the blaze, but there are no reports of injuries.
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