Kastoria

The Municipality of Kastoria in northern Greece was declared in a state of emergency by Civil Protection authorities on Monday due to damage and problems caused by heavy rainfall over the previous three days.

The decision was taken after consultation with local authorities. 

The annual Nestorio River Party's winning blend of camping, swimming and live music has turned it into one of the most popular summer events in Greece.

"There is no such thing as harmonious coexistence between man and bear; that's how nature intended it. However, our coexistence can be made more manageable if we take certain measures so that man does not feel defenseless and bears are not threatened."

Fallout from the marathon deliberations to work out a third bailout deal and avert Grexit continued this week with the annual … River Party in extreme northern Greece postponed for Aug. 18! It was originally set to begin in late July.

The latest internal fuss in ruling SYRIZA party involves a northern Greece deputy who on Monday refused to “toe the line” on accepting a state car, demanding that he be furnished with a car and travel expenses when he tours the provinces in his capacity as a MP.