Greek health authorities report two deaths linked to West Nile virus as 47 domestic cases have been confirmed since January, most involving the nervous system. Infections continue to spread across multiple regions, with new cases reported last week

Doctors report a surge in gastroenteritis cases on Kea island, with around 80 patients daily and one fatality among visitors, prompting emergency measures and warnings for residents and tourists

A group of minors hurled stones at a bus carrying Serbian tourists in Thessaloniki, leaving three people injured. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident

The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship “MN Kostas,” stranded since July near Sitia, Crete, has been declared a wreck and will be removed.

Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend

Inspectors found more than 100 violations in restaurants, leisure services, and beauty and beach rental businesses across popular Greek islands, resulting in fines, temporary closures, and ongoing investigations

Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system

Hotels worldwide are introducing smaller portions, pre-plated dishes, and gentle reminders to reduce food waste caused by oversized breakfast buffets, balancing guest satisfaction with sustainability.

Thursday will bring mostly clear skies across Greece, with a slight rise in temperatures. Light clouds may appear in the Ionian and northern mainland, while evening and early morning hours could see limited visibility in parts of the west and north.

Health leaders emphasize the need for rapid recruitment of doctors and nurses, while highlighting ongoing improvements and the importance of patient dignity in public healthcare

Dropping numbers have also drastically affected the number of pupils attending primary schools, as well as tertiary education, with the specter of empty classes and auditoriums now on the horizon

Residents and visitors report free access to public Agiofyli beach on Lefkada is impossible, claiming the entrance has been fenced off.

Authorities on the iconic Greek island stress that the phenomenon is common due to Santorini's volcanic geology.

Court rejects the mayor’s complaint, citing the need to safeguard the ancient Portara monument until permanent fencing is installed.

The tremor was pinpointed at 24 kilometers southwest of the Paleochora site on the southwest coast of Crete

The six arrests on Wednesday in and around the greater Athens area were for drug and weapons offenses

While the government highlights improvements in healthcare, collapsing hospital infrastructure and staff shortages fuel public anger and fierce opposition criticism

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore

Over 11,000 complaints were filed this summer on Greece’s MyCoast platform, highlighting illegal sunbeds, blocked access to beaches, and safety gaps. Halkidiki and Eastern Attica ranked highest among reported violations

A 78-year-old man faces legal action after fatally kicking a stray cat in the Agia municipality, highlighting Greece’s strict animal welfare laws