A confrontation unfolded near the island of Aghathonisi after Turkish fishing vessels refused repeated instructions to leave Greek territorial waters, prompting the Greek Coast Guard to fire warning shots
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and African dust are expected across western and northern Greece, with temperatures dropping and snow possible in mountainous regions over the weekend
A young man from Koropi passed away after a severe choking incident while attempting to eat an entire burger in one bite, leaving him without oxygen for over three minutes
A serious breach of protocol has emerged at Greece’s largest prison, where an inmate serving a heavy sentence was taken outside by a prison officer to fix the officer’s car, without any official permission
A 29-year-old man violently attacked a 58-year-old driver in broad daylight after a traffic dispute, with surveillance footage capturing the entire 11-second assault
Rivers swell, roads flood, and landslides block key routes in northwestern Greece as authorities warn of continued severe weather through the weekend.
Athens will impose extensive traffic restrictions on Friday as part of Armed Forces Day celebrations, with key streets closed to vehicles and parking bans in effect throughout the day.
Western and northern regions face the heaviest rainfall, while much of the country remains cloudy with scattered light showers, warm temperatures and strengthening southerly winds.
Greek hospitals face mounting pressure as more abused children are hospitalized by court order due to severe welfare shortages.
Nearly half of the vehicles, in fact, were located in Greece, while 84 irregular migrants of various nationalities were also arrested, along with 21 individuals charged as migrant traffickers
The overuse of antibiotics in Greece, often without a prescription, has increased drug resistance that could trigger a public health crisis if action isn’t taken.
Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.
A 27-year-old man who reported being robbed in Thessaloniki is now facing charges after authorities discovered he had arranged a sexual encounter with a minor
A security camera in the mountain village of Palaios Agios Athanasios captured a striking six-second meteor trail lighting up the night sky above Pella
More than 1,000 Greeks have already used the new diathikes.gr platform to securely register their wills with notaries, dramatically reducing delays and disputes while streamlining inheritance procedures across the country
The Athens Traders Association has announced its proposed schedule for store hours during the 2025 holiday season, including which Sundays shops may open and how Sunday wages are regulated under Greek law
Under the initiative, participating universities will implement a series of measures designed to promote equality and support student wellbeing.
A sharp rise in Influenza A cases, including the emerging subclade K, has prompted Greek health experts to issue guidance on symptoms, testing and vaccination, alongside updates on Covid and seasonal gastroenteritis
New data highlight Greece’s accelerating demographic shift, with experts stressing that most years after age 65 are lived with chronic illness and that healthy ageing must become a national priority
The legendary British rock band will perform in Athens in October 2026, with ticket presales beginning soon for what is expected to be a major stop on their new tour.