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Greece is in for beach-weather across the country this weekend, so pull out your bathing suits and don't miss the chance to soak-up some vitamin D.

Police dismantled a sex trafficking ring reportedly operating in the areas of Attica and Corinth after a well-coordinated sting. According to the police report, the leader of the ring and two other members were arrested during the law enforcement sting on Wednesday, March 12. The three suspects were subsequently charged with involvement in a criminal organization, […]

Two earthquakes struck off the coast of Crete on Friday, March 14, 2025. The first tremor was recorded at 5:40 pm (local time), registering 4.8 on the Richter scale in magnitude. Its epicenter was located approximately 70 kilometers south-southwest of Chrysi in the Lasithi region, with a focal depth of 24.7 kilometers. The second quake […]

Greece’s consumer watchdog, the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET), released a statement on the occasion of World Consumer Day, celebrated on Saturday, March 15. The statement highlighted the need to address ongoing global conflicts and climate challenges, among other issues. As noted by the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) against the backdrop of a shifting global landscape […]

The young German tourist had been missing for a month, after heading to Greece's well-known hiking trail in Samaria Gorge, Crete.

Meningitis, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other infections have reemerged due to inadequate immunization coverage.

Temperatures will continue to climb in Greece on Friday, reaching 23-25°C in most areas and locally 26-27°C in northern Crete.

Employment prospects for Greeks are dismal, as the country ranks second last in the European Union, ahead of only Romania, for the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report by ManpowerGroup. The multinational leader in workforce solutions and staffing has just published its latest employment outlook data for 41 countries, including Greece. The report […]

Anthimos served as the shepherd of the Thessaloniki bishopric for 19 years after having been elected by the Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Greece in 2004

A video of a member of the Greek Parliament taking down and smashing exhibits in the Athens National Gallery has emerged. In the footage, the right-wing member of the populist party Niki (Victory), Nikolaos Papadopoulos, can be been seen grabbing the two works and throwing them to the floor. The incident, which occurred on Monday, […]

The symposium made one thing clear: Greece possesses the intellectual capital to compete globally, but without decisive policy reforms, its research potential will continue to be squandered.

The prosecutor has recommended the conviction of 12 out of 21 defendants in the case concerning the deadly fire in Mati.

A 54-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife before taking his own life. Investigators probe motive as Greece faces rising domestic violence.

Road closures around the Greek Parliament in Athens will be in effect on Thursday morning, and several metro stations will be closed, due to the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of Greece.

Expect dense clouds will hover over Athens throughout the day, with temperatures ranging between 14-23°C.

More than 70 fires broke out this week in Greece as temperatures rose highlighting the urgent need for prevention.

The eVivlio app offers free access to audiobooks by Greek and international authors, narrated by well-known actors.

As for ferry schedules, no changes have been announced for routes to and from Heraklion Port, according to the local port authority.

Dust storms, humidity and high temperatures are expected to impact air quality across Greece through Sunday.

The prosecutor's closing argument on the guilt or innocence of the 21 defendants in the deadly Mati wildfire case was expected Thursday, but the court was adjourned after raucous reactions in the courtroom.