International Desk (EFE).- The devastation caused by forest fires in Europe has been significant, with thousands of hectares burning since Aug. 11. Spain According to estimates collected by the European Forest Fire Information System of the Copernicus program for Earth observation and monitoring of the European Union (EFFIS), almost 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain … Read more
Athens, July 3 (EFE).- Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 1,200 people after a major forest fire broke out Thursday on the outskirts of Athens. Hundreds of firefighters fight to contain the flames before nightfall forces them to stop water drops from the air. “The fire is in remission, although efforts continue … Read more
Athens, Dec. 19 (EFE) – The Greek Parliament on Tuesday approved an amendment proposed by the conservative government that would grant residency and work permits to some 30,000 undocumented immigrants in order to address a labor shortage. The amendment was approved by a large majority (262 out of 300 deputies), as all parties in parliament … Read more
Brussels, Dec 13 (EFE). – The General Court of the European Union on Wednesday dismissed a civil claim for compensation brought by a Syrian migrant against the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for allegedly being returned to sea by Greece, considering that he did not prove that the facts happened as he said. … Read more
Athens, Mar 16 (EFE).- Greece’s train operator has announced a 42,000 euros compensation plan for each family affected by February’s deadly train collision as anger continues to mount in the country amid a second general strike planned on Thursday. The families of deceased passengers will receive an advance payment of 42,000 euros ($44,623), injured passengers … Read more
Athens, Mar 8 (EFE).- Public sector workers in Greece went on strike on Wednesday in response to the deadly train collision that killed 57 people last week. The strike was called by the Greek civil servants’ confederation (ADEDY) and has been backed by maritime and public transport workers, doctors, teachers and actors. Railway workers were … Read more
Athens, Mar 3 (EFE).- Forensic experts on Friday were scouring for biological samples in the mangled wreckage of two trains that collided head-on in central Greece this week killing at least 57 people. Officials are now working on identifying passengers who remain unaccounted for or those confirmed to have died in what was Greece’s deadliest … Read more
Athens, Mar 2 (EFE).- The Greek government was facing protests and strikes on Thursday amid allegations of negligence after at least 57 people were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train near the town of Tempi earlier this week. Rescuers worked through the night in search of traces of … Read more