A documentary in Makistos in the Peloponnese, the hardest-hit area by the deadly wildfires in August 2007. Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the blaze as flames engulfed several villages, and many people are homeless as a result. The BBC spoke to people whose lives are still affected 4 months after the fires.
Tag Archives: Greece
Karamanlis: A window of opportunity about to be missed
No Greek government in the last quarter of a century has had the luxury of such a promising window of opportunity to drive reform and modernisation. But such a juncture calls for Costas Karamanlis to turn to conviction politics.
Greece celebrates Euro 2004 victory [aud]
To Greeks, the miracle their national football side accomplished by upsetting everyone and winning Euro 2004 is a message that the country can succeed given the opportunity.
Greek gaming ban courts legal action
Greece could face legal action before the European Court over a controversial law, for failing to make a distinction between gambling and entertainment gaming; this the Commission considers a ‘disproportionate’ measure.
Greek judiciary under scrutiny
The case against the 12 British and two Dutch plane-spotters has brought the independence of the Greek judicial system under scrutiny.