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Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

Heated Debate Over Forest Fires as Greek PM Announces More Measures

Greece’s PM announced fire prevention measures in a heated debate in parliament as blazes continue to burn Evros for weeks.

Greece Announces Immediate Measures After Fires

Greece has announced immediate measures including antiflooding works to address the aftermath of the fires in Parnitha and Evros.

Probe Underway in Greece as Fires Continue to Burn in Evros

Hundreds of fire fighters are still battling blazes across Greece with probes into suspected arson underway.

Copernicus: Fires Burning in Evros Largest Ever Recorded in the EU

The massive fire burning woodland for days in Northeastern Greece is the largest ever recorded in the EU, said Copernicus.

Smoke Fills Athens as Fires Continue to Burn Mt Parnitha  

Fires continue to burn across Greece, as firefighters and volunteers battle flames in the Evros region and near Athens.

Greek Civil Protection Ministry Announces Emergency Fire Measures

Greek authorities have announced emergency measures including banning access to wooded areas as fires rage across Greece.

Greece Issues Warnings for High Risk of Fires, Dadia Forest Under Threat

Greek authorities are warning of high risk of fires as one of Greece’s largest nature preserves, the Dadia Forest, is under threat.

Some Greek Archaeological Sites, Museums to Close Early on Election Day, May 21

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on election day, Sunday, May 21.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11.

Mycenaean Acropolis of Gla Produces Impressive New Finds

The archaeological site of Gla, a fortified Mycenaean-era site in Viotia, Central Greece, produced impressive new finds during recent excavation works.

Russia’s Helikon-Opera Performs at Halkidiki’s Miraggio Resort

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki recently hosted an opera gala for its guests with the participation of artists from Russia's Helikon Opera Music Theater.

Thebes Archaeological Museum Nominated for ‘EMYA 2018’ Award

The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, located in Greece, has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2018.

Getting to Know the Region of Central Greece: Viotia & Evrytania

This week we explore Viotia and Evrytania, two regional units of Central Greece, a destination of rich contradictions and unexpected experiences.

Five Major Tourism Projects in the Pipeline, Awaiting Go-ahead

Five major tourism projects in Ithaki, Viotia, Chios, central Greece and Crete, are awaiting the green light under the country’s “Fast Track” law, which accelerates the licensing procedures for private-public investments.