Joint exercise between US and Greek Special Forces units
A joint exercise of Special Forces Units of Greece and the United States took place from 10 to 31 July 2018.
Confusion over remains from Mati fire
According to the latest (31 July) briefing of the Greek Police’s Criminal Investigation Directorate, the number of identified bodies from the Attica fires stands at 76, while another 4 people who passed away after being hospitalised in Attica hospitals bring to total deaths to 80.
Greek diaspora in Germany rushes to help fire victims
A great wave of solidarity for the victims of the deadly fires in Attica is coming from the Church, groups and associations in the Hellenic community in Germany, as well as political parties.
Santorini to improve treatment of donkeys used in tourism
Santorini officials announced on Saturday that they were preparing to take action to protect the popular island’s donkeys which are used to transport tourists up the steep incline to Fira after being slammed by animal welfare groups for the decades-long practice.