Angeliki Koutantou

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Angeliki Koutantou |Daria Sito-Sucic

24 June 2025 - 07:45 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire, fanned by strong winds, which led to evacuation messages near the village of Karyes on Chios island on June 22 2025.

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Angeliki Koutantou |Renee Maltezou

22 May 2025 - 08:36 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete. All Greek fire brigade forces were on high alert across Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea. The service has not received any calls for assistance so far, the fire brigade said.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Angeliki Koutantou |Renee Maltezou

Tourists and locals on high alert on Greek islands after 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off CreteSouda Bay on Crete Island. Photo: Getty. Angeliki Koutantou and Renee Maltezou©ReutersToday at 07:55Emergency services were on high alert in Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island, causing tremors felt across Turkey and Israel. The fire brigade said it has not yet received any calls for assistance so far nor reports of any serious property damage.

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Angeliki Koutantou

Greece has filed a lawsuit against Adidas for an advertising campaign featuring a drone show near the Acropolis. According to images posted online, the show depicted drones forming the Adidas logo and a shoe with the Acropolis as a backdrop. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni stated the campaign exploited the Acropolis for commercial gain, violating national law and bypassing mandatory approvals. The lawsuit targets all those responsible for the campaign, she said. Adidas declined to comment.

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Angeliki Koutantou

The campaign could breach the country’s antiquities law, culture minister saysAthens has launched legal action against Adidas for what appeared to be a drone show promoting the sports brand near the Acropolis. The Greek culture minister said the show could constitute a breach of antiquities law. Images circulating on social media depicted illuminated drones forming the Adidas logo and a shoe, with the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing the backdrop.