A 4.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded last night in the Mount Athos region of northern Greece.…
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A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos, 8 kilometers west of Karyes, at 22:52 on Monday, with a focal depth of 11.5 kilometers, according to the Geodynamic Institute.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Mount Athos, announcing a €100 million economic support plan until 2030 to maintain monasteries, restore post-earthquake damage, preserve relics, and enhance pilgrim facilities. Welcomed by the Double Holy Assembly in Karyes, he emphasized Mount Athos’ role as a spiritual and historical beacon, pledging government support amid global challenges.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived by helicopter in Karyes, Mount Athos, for a two-day visit. Welcomed by monastic leaders, he reaffirmed the government’s support for the spiritual mission of the Athonite State, a symbol of Orthodox tradition and national identity.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ planned visit to the Mount Athos monastic community is in question…
Wildfires have turned Chios into a battleground, with flames threatening homes across multiple fronts. Residents and over 100 firefighters fought through the night as strong winds fueled the blaze, prompting 16 settlements to evacuate. Aerial support resumed at dawn, but power outages and suspicions of arson, following the discovery of a gasoline canister, complicate the island’s desperate fight for survival.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos near Karyes, prompting concern among monks and authorities. Civil engineers are dispatched to assess minor damages to monasteries, while seismologists monitor ongoing seismic activity for potential aftershocks.
A violent incident at Mount Athos has reignited tensions between the Esfigmenos Monastery and individuals occupying part of its premises. A monk was injured in an alleged attack, prompting the monastery to accuse the Greek government of neglecting its duty to uphold law and order on the sacred peninsula.
A double earthquake measuring 3.2 and 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Mount Athos on the afternoon of February 15, 2025. The epicenter was near Karyes, with the initial tremor occurring at 5:13 PM.
An earthquake occurred Tuesday evening in the Mount Athos region of Chalkidiki, Greece. According to…
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at noon on Sunday in Mount Athos. According to the…
Two earthquakes were recorded on Sunday in the area of Mount Athos, in northern Greece.…
Mount Athos opened its gates on Monday for the first time after the outbreak of…
In a statement released on Wednesday, the authorities of the monastic community of Mount Athos…
Mount Athos has extended its ban for visitors and pilgrims to May 17, as part of…
