A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete early this morning, with tremors felt as far away as Athens.

Journalist Jo Pierri of TO BHMA International Edition brings you the day's top headlines from Greece in a short and sharp English-language news bulletin on MEGA News

A warm and bright day overall with some clouds playing peekaboo—and a few spots of rain for the lucky (or unlucky) highlands. Keep your sunglasses handy, but don’t be surprised if the skies look a little dusty.

Taxpayers now submit all property transfer declarations digitally via the myPROPERTY platform, eliminating the need to visit tax offices.

The union is demanding more hirings and condemning what it claims are unfulfilled commitments by coastal shipping owners and the state

The Greek government outlined progress on strategic transport and energy projects, key among them the Thessaloniki flyover.

On the islands, where transportation and supply costs further inflate expenses, a single gyro can cost as much as 7 euros—placing it firmly out of reach for many locals.

Despite legislative protections, the past year has seen a stark rise in anti-LGBTI violence and rhetoric.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the woman remains hospitalized under police guard.

Journalist Jo Pierri of TO BHMA International Edition brings you the day's top headlines from Greece in a short and sharp English-language news bulletin on MEGA News

Wednesday serves up a blend of sunshine and springtime surprises. Whether you're heading to the beach or the mountains, pack for warmth but prepare for a quick shower if you're north of the isthmus.

The Spanish government blocked 66,000 short term rental listings on Airbnb as protests against soaring rents and overcrowding intensify.

Minister of Maritime Affairs Vassilis Kikilias emphasized that the government’s strategy is focused on supporting the country’s productive 'backbone', namely, SMEs and the many

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET), Greece’s food watchdog, has recalled a batch of a favorite sweetbread called tsoureki – a Greek-style brioche bread with hazelnut praline filling—after it was deemed “unsafe” and “harmful for consumption.” After testing, EFET concluded the product was found to contain the chemical “coumarin” at levels exceeding the legal maximum for […]

Applications may be submitted online via gov.gr from Tuesday, May 20 at 18:00 until Thursday, June 19 at 23:59.

The bear, protected under Greek and EU law, was found dead near a village in Kastoria. Killing or injuring animals is a criminal offense under Greek law.

The average number of transactions per card rose from 107 in 2023 to 122 in 2024. This was largely due to the surge in debit card use, which saw an average of 134 transactions per card, up from 115

The letter, which made explicit reference to a specific case and insinuated a monetary reward, was hand-delivered to the judge.

A fire broke out at the Corfu prison on Tuesday, after inmates reportedly set fire to mattresses and plastic in protest against intensive cell checks.

The siblings, a 6-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother, are now being treated at the hospital’s pediatric unit.