Greek authorities voiced suspicions that at least some of the several dozen fires that broke out on both the mainland and the island of Zakynthos over the weekend were started deliberately, according to CTV News. Over 4,000 firefighters were battling ...
Read More »Strong Earthquake Claims Two Lives in Turkey and Greece
According to Greek media, two male tourists, a 27-year-old from Sweden and a 39-year-old from Turkey, were killed when a roof collapsed at a bar on Kos. At least one hundred people were injured, three of whom severely. The region ...
Read More »Ancient Greek city discovered under a hill near Athens
The discovery was made when a Greek-British-Swedish research team of the Universities of Gothenburg and Bournemouth were examining the remains of the city on the outskirts of the village Vlochos, about five hours drive from Athens, Joinfo.com reports. The researchers ...
Read More »Sun’s rays used to spark Rio Olympic Games flame
An actor performing the role of high priestess lit the torch by using the sun’s rays, BBC reports. The torch will be taken by various runners on an international relay that will culminate at the opening ceremony in Rio de ...
Read More »France and Germany convene meeting due to default in Greece
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel set up a meeting with the leaders of factions of the Bundestag. The French President Francois Hollande called a meeting of ministers in Paris. The leading EU countries think what to do in the event ...
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