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Athens–Lamia Highway Reopens: Improved picture of the fire in Akraifnio – “The village is not in danger,” says the Mayor of Orchomenos
Strong winds are blowing in the area – earlier, a 112 alert was sent for readiness – Fire Service on general alert in Attica and Central Greece – See video
Spata Wildfire recedes, traffic restored as firefighters remain on scene (upd)
The wildfire that broke out earlier on Monday in Spata, eastern Attica, is now reported to be under control and in decline, according to firefighting authorities
Greece plans payments for fishermen to remove toxic pufferfish from its seas, German paper writes lengthy warning report
The Agriculture Ministry says the scheme, now before the European Commission, would target breeding periods and require the catch to be logged, stored and destroyed under special rules.
25,000 Greek pupils suspended for mobile phone use as ADHD cases and digital addiction surge
An average of 120 pupils a day faced disciplinary action during the school year, with suspensions nearly doubling from last year, as Greece prepares to restrict minors’ access to social media
A Day With My Pet returns to Attica with adoption day, pet first aid and family activities in Gerakas
The fifth edition of topetmou.gr’s pet festival will take place on Friday, June 26, at Makedonia Square in Gerakas, in the Municipality of Pallini, with adoption opportunities, grooming advice, children’s activities and information on responsible pet ownership.
Murder suspect says he stabbed 45-year-old woman in Crete before striking her with a log when she screamed for help
The defendant described the killing of Stavroula Leventaki, the alleged attempt to stage a robbery and the disposal of her body, telling investigators: “I smoked a joint and thought about where to take the body without getting caught by police”
4.6-magnitude earthquake recorded off Zakynthos
The tremor struck in the Ionian Sea, west of the Strofades islands, with a shallow focal depth
