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The Tiny Islet in Greece That Has Its Own Natural Pool
A tiny islet off the coast of Attica near the Kaki Thalassa area has such a shape that it gives the impression it features a swimming pool.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Treasure of the Amphiareion of Oropos
The Amphiareion of Oropos in East Attica with its temple and theater, is one of the lesser-known treasures of Greek antiquity.
Greece
Extreme Weather to Hit Greece This Weekend
Greece is expected to face severe weather over the weekend, with heavy rains and strong winds that will reach their peak on Saturday, December 11.
The country's National Meteorological Service upgraded a weather warning issued on Thursday to an "alarm"...
Greek News
Moderate Earthquake Jolts Athens
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Athens at 3:53 PM local time on Monday. The quake was felt throughout the region of Attica.
According to the National Observatory of Athens, the epicenter was around 10 km (6 miles) northeast of the Greek...
Ancient Greece
Five Lesser-Known Archaeological Sites in Attica, Greece
Greece is full of some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, such as the Acropolis, Mycenae, and Knossos. There are so very many around the nation that there are many amazing sites in Attica, home to...
Environment
Nightmare Returns as Two Fires Burn Near Athens
Firefighters continue to battle two separate wildfires near Athens on Monday in a situation reminiscent of the catastrophic fires earlier in the month in Attica, Evia and the Peloponnese.
Near the town of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, dozens of firefighters...
Environment
Huge Fire Breaks Out Near Lavrio, South of Athens
A wildfire broke out on Monday near the town of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, forcing the Fire Service to order the evacuation of a nearby village.
The fire is burning vegetation and is threatening the village of Markati. Residents are...
Environment
Evia Fires: The Largest Environmental Catastrophe of Greece
The environmental devastation from the fires in northern Evia is huge, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
Greece
Videographer Vasilis Filoras Dies While Assisting in Attica Fires
The funeral of Vasilis Filoras, the videographer who died while volunteering in the wildfires of Attica on Friday will take place on Tuesday.