Attica
Diplomacy
Turkey Offers Help to Flood-hit Greece
Turkey is ready to help Greece following deadly floods in Athens, according to a Turkish foreign ministry statement released early Thursday.
"Turkey, in solidarity with Greece, is ready to provide any kind of assistance,” the statement reads.
The floods killed at...
Greece
Greece in Mourning Day after Flooding Disaster
At least 15 people died, six are missing and 23 are injured following the disaster caused by extensive flooding in western Attica on Wednesday.
Firemen and other emergency services worked non-stop throughout the night to clear the water and the...
Greece
Fears of Looting Keep Police on Alert in Western Attica
Greek police is on alert to deal with cases of possible looting and unruly behavior following the chaos caused by the floods in western Attica.
According to reports, extra police units will be monitoring the situation in the worst-hit towns...
Greece
Harrowing Videos of Western Attica Disaster Emerge
A number of amateur videos filmed by local residents show how the catastrophe unfolded in Mandra, west of Athens, on Wednesday.
At least 15 people were killed, dozens are injured and many are missing following the flooding that was caused...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras Declares Three-Day National Mourning
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras declared three days of National Mourning following the flooding tragedy in western Attica that claimed the lives of at least 14 people.
"We are currently mourning the deaths of 14 people and we hope that the...
Greece
Rescue Οperations in Flooded Attica to Continue Throughout the Night
An extraordinary meeting was held by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximos Mansion on Wednesday to assess the situation of the severe flooding in West Attica, which claimed the lives of at least 14 people.
Ministers from the Interior, Citizen...
Greece
Greek Prosecutor Orders Investigation into Deadly Attica Floods
The head of the First-Instance Court Prosecutor's Office Ilias Zagoreos on Wednesday ordered an urgent investigation into the lethal flooding in the west Attica towns of Nea Peramos and Mandra, following heavy rainfall in the area, to determine the...
Greece
Happy Ending for Pensioner’s Nightmare in Mandra, Attica (photos)
The rescue of an elderly Greek woman from her flooded home in Mandra, Attica was captured on camera.
The woman was entrapped by the water and unable to move. She lied on her sofa bed waiting for help.
Fortunately, helped arrived...
Greece
Drone Captures Devastation in Attica Following Deadly Floods (video)
Dramatic footage from a drone shows the devastation caused by flooding in many parts of Attica, west of Athens.
Roads and apartment buildings are seen sinking into the mud and cars have been swept away.
At least seven people were killed...
Culture
Attica Wine and Food Experience is Launched
Unity is an absolute necessity in Greece in times of crisis, especially when there is a shared interest and Attica-Wine And Food Experience, has proven just that.
After many years of trying, wine makers and gastronomy professionals have finally formed...