Greece News 2024

NEWS ARCHIVE - August 2024

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August 11, 2024 Sunday

Varnavas fire fight to continue overnight

Story at Skai [Greek] [Map of Varnavas]

PM Mitsotakis hurried to Athens because of fires

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

Fire risk on Monday is ranked high

Story at Athina984 [Greek]

Judging this tourist season

Story at To Vima [Greek]

The major business tax changes in 2025

Story at Powergame [Greek]

Fire in Varnavas

Story at Protothema [Greek] [Map of Varnavas]

Fire in Magara

Story at Naftemporiki [Greek] [Map of Magara]

Closing ceremony tonight at Paris Olympics

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Fire in forest area of Kranea

Story at Athina984 [Greek] [Map of Kranea]

Arrests made for the near-collision of ships in Kefalonia

Story at Ta Nea [Greek]

The next International Olympic Committee leader will come from Greece

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Monday's market sell-off ended on Friday back where it started

Story at Forbes Greece [English]

What is the situation with the 5-star tourist developments happening in the islands?

Story at Powergame [Greek]

The Rio Antirrio aka Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge connecting the Penolopennese with the mainland over the Corinthian Gulf. Panochaiko Mountain in the distance, elevation of 6,319 feet (1,926 meters).

NEWS ARCHIVE - August 2024

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