Greece plans extension of territorial waters despite Turkish warning

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Greece plans to ‌extend its territorial waters further, including potentially in the Aegean Sea, Foreign ‌Minister George Gerapetritis said on Friday, despite Turkey's long-standing threat of ‌war should Athens take such a step. The NATO allies, but historic rivals, have eased tensions in recent years but remain at odds over where their...

Greece warns shipping fleet of risks after Black Sea drone attacks

ATHENS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Greece has ‌warned its shipping fleet to review their security measures when sailing ‌to Russian Black Sea ports after drone attacks on two ‌Greek-operated tankers this week, according to shipping ministry advisories. Drones struck two oil tankers on Tuesday, including one chartered by U.S. oil major Chevron, as they sailed toward...

Greece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages

DROSOPIGI, Greece (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling wildfires near Athens and across Greece on Saturday as the Mediterranean country sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer, with some villages and settlements being evacuated. Explosions could be heard as huge clouds of smoke covered Drosopigi village 25 km north of Athens, where factories with flammable material are...

Vietnamese woman wanted for gold smuggling arrested in Greece

ATHENS: Greek police have arrested a Vietnamese woman wanted for smuggling nearly 300kg (660 pounds) of gold bars by hiding them under vehicles used to shuttle ice across the Vietnam-Cambodia border, police officials said on Wednesday (Oct 30). An Interpol Red Notice was issued on behalf of Vietnam last year for the 64-year-old woman, who had...

15 Of The Healthiest Places To Live On The Planet!

It seems there are many factors that contribute to health. Some places just have all of them! If you like good food, fresh air, beautiful scenic views and supportive and friendly people, then you like healthy living. Which is why we have compiled our list of the top 15 healthiest places to live in the...

Greece to reopen tourism services on May 15

A man wearing a protective face mask walks with is dog in Alimos, a seaside suburb of Athens, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Greece’s prime minister says the country’s tourism industry will open on May 15 when a ban on travel between different regions in the country will also be lifted. Prime Minister Kyriakos...