Kamena Vourla

Firefighters rush to battle wildfire near Central Greece village

Firefighters are on their way to battle a wildfire near the Central Greece village of Kamena Vourla.

Local mayor Ilias Kyrmanidis said the fire broke out in two places in farmland at an altitude of 800 meters amid moderate winds.

"The fire is dangerously close to a nearby forest; swift action is imperative," he underlined.

Greece to feature in French, Estonian TV shows

Greece and its attractions will feature in two popular television shows in France and Estonia this year with the backing of the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT).

More specifically, France 5's highly rated travel show "Echappees Belles" will start shooting in the northern region of Macedonia and central Greece in June and is expected to air on September 14.