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Athens Hotels Open their Doors to Attica’s Wildfire Victims

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association has announced that it is offering shelter to people displaced by the wildfires that broke out in Attica.

What to Do in Case of Fire

As fires across Greece and other European countries continue, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection is providing residents and travelers with advice.

Seajets to Support Attica Fire Victims with Funds

Ferry operator Seajets has decided to offer a portion of each "Tera Jet" fare to the victims of the recent fire along the Northeastern coast of Attica in Greece.

Avis Stands Next to Greece Wildfire Victims

Avis, a leading car rental company in Greece, is offering its support to the victims of the devastating wildfires in Attica.

EU Aid Boosts Firefighting Efforts in Greece

In view of the severity of the forest fires in Greece, the European Commission pledged through its Civil Protection Mechanism to extend aid to the country.

Airbnb Response Tool Offers Free Housing to Greek Fire Victims

Airbnb is making housing available to displaced individuals from this week’s wildfires in Greece, as well as to relief workers via its Open Homes project.

‘Rent Control’ Off Broadway Hit Comes to Athens

Rent Control, a one-man show written and performed by Greek American Evan Zes, is has come to the EllinikoTheatro in the Gazi district in Athens until June 30.

Spain’s Nautal Acquires Greek Yachting Startup ‘incrediblue’

Spanish intermediate charter agency Nautal has taken over Greek online yachting rental platform incrediblue, for an unrevealed sum.

Qatar’s Al Rayyan Canceling Plans to Invest in Greece

Qatari state company Al Rayyan has said that it will cancel investment activities in Greece because the country's "attitude towards investors is negative".

High Fire Risk in Greece for Wednesday, August 16

The risk of wildfires in the regions of Attica, Central Greece, Peloponnese, Crete, North Aegean and South Aegean will be very high (category 4 for fire risk) on Wednesday, August 16.

Ministry Warns of High Fire Risk in Greece for Tuesday, August 15

The Greek Ministry of Interior has warned that the risk of wildfires in the regions of Attica, Central Greece, Crete, North Aegean and South Aegean is very high (category 4 for fire risk).

Kythira Wildfire Contained, No Danger to Tourists

The wildfire that ravaged the Greek island of Kythira over the weekend has been partially contained, a spokesman for the Greek Fire Brigade has informed.

Halkidiki Tourism Pros Call on Gov’t to Clamp Down on Illegal Campers

Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, northern Greece, are calling on the government to take measures and as of 2018 effectively deal with illegal campers.

Creta Maris Beach Resort Holds Emergency Evacuation Drill

Staff members and guests recently took part in an evacuation drill at the Creta Maris Beach Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete.

Crete Rescue Team Dives for a Cleaner Seabed @ Ecoweek 2016

A team of divers from the Crete Rescue Team based in Agios Nikolaos took to the sea on Tuesday, during an underwater cleanup of the seabed on the sidelines of Ecoweek Crete 2016.

Ioannina’s Epirus Palace Stands Out for Carnival Revelry

True to the traditions of the region, the 5-star Epirus Palace Hotel in northern Greece, celebrated Carnival weekend and Clean Monday with a series of events that highlighted the age-old customs of Epirus.

incrediblue Sails Away With $1.8M in Funding, Sets New Yacht Rental Project in Action

incrediblue, the online platform for fully customisable yachting holidays, announced on Tuesday, the launch of incrediblue.com, after raising 1.8 million dollars in financial backing.

The New York Times Presents The Acropolis Maidens – The Caryatid Statues

The renowned Caryatid statues that stood atop the Acropolis for 2,500 years and are now the "star attractions" of the Acropolis Museum are presented in an article in The New York Times.

Greece Offers Extended Visas To Russian Tourists

The Foreign Ministry last month announced a visa extension to Russian citizens that were on holiday in Greece and hesitant to return to their fire-stricken homeland.

Hunting Ban Dropped To Support Small Hotels

The government's excuse for lifting the hunting ban in favor of protecting small hotels and related businesses is worthy of mockery, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature recently said in an announcement.