A 19-year-old and a friend were detained in Nea Erythraia after attempting to flee a police check, abandoning their vehicle and trying to escape on foot. The driver reportedly refused orders and invoked his family name before being restrained
Severe weather system “Adel” is sweeping across Greece, flooding streets in Athens and placing several regions under a red alert as authorities warn of intense storms, hail and dangerous conditions through Saturday
This recommendation follows similar decisions for the small islands of Leros and Patmos, in a bid to combat and reverse serious water shortages
According to reports, Greece's independent authority against money laundering has reportedly frozen all assets owned by the pair in the country, while conveying to Swiss authorities a request that banks accounts they maintain in that country also be frozen
Officers of the region’s Anti-Trafficking and Crime Investigation Unit also identified and are seeking a second foreign national as an accomplice.
A nationwide investigation reveals a vast black market in firearms, explosive regional disparities, and a surge in illegal weapons—from Balkan smugglers to 3D-printed guns—prompting the Greek government to introduce far tougher penalties
Netflix experienced widespread outages in the U.S. as the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things launched, forcing the streaming platform to increase bandwidth to meet soaring demand
Government, employers, and unions reach a landmark agreement ending austerity-era restrictions, boosting worker protection, fair pay, and stability in the Greek labor market
Based on reports from Veterinary Services,1,754 confirmed cases were recorded from Aug. 2024 to Nov. 23, 2025, affecting 2,192 farms nationwide.
Two men arrested for possessing hundreds of forged artworks, including counterfeits of a famed Greek painter whose originals are national cultural treasures. Weapons were also confiscated
Current scenarios point to a possible rise of 2–3 euros per month, translating to 6–9 euros on a quarterly bill.
The woman accused of killing her mother-in-law, due to testify on Friday, says she is “crushed” and promises to tell the full truth as she prepares to face charges for intentional homicide and illegal weapons use
Approximately 3,600 parents are expected to benefit from the program, receiving vouchers that will allow them to select accredited caregivers from the official registry.
Farmers and livestock breeders in two major regions plan coordinated road blockades and demonstrations, demanding overdue payments, lower production costs and stronger state support for the agricultural sector
Severe flooding, landslides and power outages hit Corfu and Aetolia-Acarnania as Storm Adel intensifies, prompting emergency alerts, travel disruption and widespread school closures
Consumer advocates warn shoppers to stay alert this Black Friday, urging careful research, clear budgeting and close scrutiny of discount claims to avoid misleading deals and unnecessary spending.
A 47-year-old priest near Thessaloniki is under investigation after five boys, ages 12 to 15, reported him to police for sexual harassment—allegations he denies, claiming the minors are retaliating for being reprimanded.
The body of the 19-year-old soldier who died during a grenade inspection in Rhodes was flown back to Crete on Thursday, as Greece’s Armed Forces observe three days of mourning and investigators work to determine the cause of the fatal explosion.
Athens launches its holiday season on November 27 with the lighting of its 19-meter Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, a large open celebration featuring live performances and the unveiling of the city’s festive decorations.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and widespread dust transport from Africa will affect most of Greece, with the strongest weather in western regions.