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Environment
Greece Battles Wildfires Near Athens for a Second Day
Hundreds of firefighters aided by planes and helicopters are tackling three wildfires that broke out on Monday near Athens for a second day.
The first fire broke out at Kouvaras, southeast of Athens, and moved really fast, spanning 12 km...
Animals
The Tragic Story of Greece’s Loutraki Landfill Dogs
Loutraki is the site of a devastating scene, a place that houses more than a hundred landfill dogs who are living in deplorable conditions.
Environment
Major Wildfire Raging West of Athens; Areas Evacuated
Greek firefighters backed by water-dropping aircraft are battling a major wildfire near the town of Loutraki, west of Athens on Thursday.
Greece
Four Men Found Dead Inside Cave in Greece
Four men were found dead by men of the Special Disaster Management Unit (EMAK) inside a cave in the Loutraki area in Peloponnese on Saturday morning.
Authorities were notified when the wife of one of the men reported her husband missing...
Environment
Fire Rages in Loutraki, Monasteries Evacuated
A fire rages near the seaside town of Loutraki on Sunday despite the overnight battle by the firefighting forces; two area monasteries have been evacuated.
At the same time, wildfires broke out in Pyrgos and Pylos in the Peloponnese and...
Archaeology
Man Arrested Trying to Sell Stolen Ancient Greek Statue
Hellenic Police in Loutraki on Wednesday arrested a man who was trying to sell a statue of ancient goddess Aphrodite that was stolen from the Thera Prehistoric Museum in Santorini.
The 46-year-old man was arrested shortly before he sold the...
Greece
3+1 Amazing Day Trips From Athens
Athens is a great base to experience vacations all over Attica region.
Just about an hour away, one will discover great beaches, mountains, ancient monuments, museums, hundreds of outdoor activities, bars, great restaurants and top street food.
Here are four-day trips...
Greece
Two Persons Alleged to Be Greek Terrorist Xeros' Accomplices Arrested
Greek Police arrested two suspects related to convicted terrorist Christodoulos Xeros' case, said police sources on Saturday. The two arrested are alleged to be Xeros' accomplices.
According to Greek media, crime labs were able to match the DNA of one...
Crime
Greek Police: Weapons in Xeros' Hideout Are Unused
The weapons that Greek Police found during the arrest of recaptured convicted terrorist Christodoulos Xeros have not been used before.
According to a police announcement, the pistol that was found on Xeros as well as the three pistols and...
Greece
You Have to Watch This Stunning Aerial Video of Greece!
Aerial photographer Panos Smirniotis of Aerial Photo Video has probably made the best aerial video of Greece capturing the amazing beauties the country has to offer. The photographer captured footage flying over Perachora, Corinth and Loutraki in the Peloponnese.
The video...