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‘Crossing of Death’: Shocking Video Highlights Lack of Rail Safety in Greece
The lack of rail safety in Greece is demonstrated in a shocking video shot in the town of Amyntaio, near Florina in northern Greece.
The footage uploaded on social media after the train disaster at Tempi, shows the level crossing...
Environment
Winter Wonderland Along a Road in Greece Captured on Video
This stunning view of a winter wonderland along a road near Florina in northern Greece has recently gone viral thanks to a photographer who posted the video.
Stefanos Addimando uploaded the short video on Instagram and called it "the magic...
Greek News
Court in Greece Approves Macedonian Language Classes
A court in the city of Florina in northern Greece approved the opening of a Macedonian language center in a controversial move that several Greek experts say contravenes the spirit of the Prespa Agreement signed between Greece and North...
Greece
Florina: The Winter Fairyland in Northern Greece
Florina, Greece's northwesternmost city, is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views that make it the perfect destination for winter vacations.
The city has a population of approximately twenty thousand people who live in the town itself with fifteen...
Greece
Nymphaio, the Fairy-Tale Village of Northern Greece
Nymphaio is a stunning village, often ranked amongst the most beautiful, located just outside Florina in West Macedonia, Greece.
Environment
Lake Prespa: A Greek Eco Park Steeped in History
The Lake Prespa National Park is a place where nature, culture and history mix in creating a fascinating landmark for visitors of all ages
Environment
5.3 Earthquake Hits Florina, Northern Greece
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 was registered near Florina, in northwestern Greece late on Sunday, the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens said.
There were no reports of injuries, although some older buildings suffered damage.
The German...
Animals
Court Orders Construction of Wind Farm in Northern Greece to Stop
Works on a wind farm which was under construction in Nymfaio village, northern Greece, will need to cease temporarily.
Animals
Bear Cub Found Dead Near Florina, Greece
A male bear cub weighing 40 kilograms (88 pounds) was found dead by passing drivers at the 29th kilometer of the Amynteo-Florina road in West Macedonia, northern Greece on Friday.
Florina's Emergency Response Team, responsible for the management of wildlife...
Greece
Greek Volunteers Rescue Trapped Wolf in Dramatic Operation
Volunteers from Greece's animal welfare organization ''ARCTUROS'' launched an operation recently to save a trapped female wolf from a house's iron fence in a village near Thessaloniki.
The unfortunate, petrified animal had most likely been chased by dogs and became...