Tag: Greece
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New 5.9 magnitude quake near Greek city of Larissa: Athens observatory
Athens, March 4 (AFP/APP):A new 5.9 magnitude quake hit central Greece near the city of Larissa on Thursday, the same region where an even stronger tremor left 11 people injured the day before, the Athens seismological observatory said. The authorities registered no injuries yet from the new quake, which was felt 20 kilometres (12 miles)…
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Earthquake in Central Greece
Greece, March 3 (AFP/APP): A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on Wednesday, damaging several buildings and prompting crowds to rush into the streets, though no injuries or deaths were immediately reported. Several aftershocks were reported after the main quake hit midday near the central city of Larissa, sparking panic in the area rarely hit by…
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Greece
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Central Greece.
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The families of several people killed by a far-left hitman in Greece
Athens, March 1 (AFP/APP): The families of several people killed by a far-left hitman in Greece urged him Monday to end his 52-day hunger strike, as the government accused him of “blackmail”. Dimitris Koufodinas, formerly the top assassin for the defunct November 17 extremist group, is seeking a transfer from a high-security prison in central Greece to Korydallos prison in…
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EU summit confronts vaccine rollout woes
EU leaders meet under pressure to speed up Europe’s coronavirus vaccine rollout
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EU Calls for Regular Virus Tests on Mink Farms
EU has called for regular virus tests on Mink farms.
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Greek PM Calls on Skeptical Citizens to get Vaccinated
The Greek PM has called on skeptical citizens to get vaccinated.
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Athens Urged to Act Quickly on Lead Risk at Migrant Camp
Athens has been urged to act quickly on the lead risk at the migrant camp.
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Greek Police Crack Top Tobacco Smuggling Network
Greek police have cracked a top tobacco smuggling network.
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One Dead in Migrant Boat Incident Near Greek Island
One is dead in a migrant boat incident near a Greek island.