Wildfires have erupted in Drosia, Keratea, and Megara near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts via Greece’s 112 system. Strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts involving dozens of firefighters, ground teams, vehicles, and aerial support

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Due to adverse weather conditions and stormy seas caused by strong winds, the authorities faced significant difficulties during the recovery operation. While the woman’s body has already been retrieved, the search for the man’s body continues

Strong northerly winds of up to 9 Beaufort keep ferry bans in place at Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina ports. Blue Star Ferries announced multiple cancellations and delays. Travelers should check with operators for updates amid rough sea conditions

Family members alerted authorities after they failed to reach him, prompting a search that has now entered its third day. Divers, helicopters, and Coast Guard vessels are scouring the area, but so far, no further signs of the missing businessman have been found

A shocking attack in central Athens left two French tourists robbed and one injured after a taxi driver allegedly stabbed them in Omonia on Thursday night, before fleeing with their money

The child’s mother was briefly detained by police on charges of endangering a minor but was released shortly after to accompany her child to the hospital in Heraklion

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation

A single father from Norfolk, England, who beat bowel cancer, has won the UK EuroMillions lottery. His first plan? Taking his two teenage children on their first holiday abroad — to Greece

The captain of the Panagia Paravouniotissa faces lawsuits from passengers and remains in custody after the vessel ran aground off Evia, with claims for damages and official reports disputing his account of a steering failure.

Authorities have ordered urgent evacuations on the Greek island of Kefalonia after a forest fire broke out in the Karavados area

The founder of luxury boatmaker Mazu Yachts vanished en route to Mykonos, with his vessel found wrecked and half-sunken off the Turkish coast, sparking an international search effort.

rom August 21 to 26, the Xlsior Festival offers beach parties lasting until dawn, while on September 20, the 3rd Pan-European Festival of Traditional Dances “Ta Paraportiána” will bring folk music and dance to the island

Sailings from Piraeus, Lavrio and Rafina to the Cyclades and other islands have been halted until at least midday due to severe winds, with authorities also on high alert for wildfires across much of the country

Warm, mostly clear conditions will prevail across Greece on Friday, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C in parts of the Aegean and strong northerly winds creating choppy seas, especially in the central and southern Aegean.

A day earlier salvage divers had detected multiple tears in the hull along a length of 10 to 15 meters

The listed zones include major port areas, stormwater outlets, and spots near wastewater treatment facilities.

The overall project is budgeted at 7.3 million euros and with a competition timetable until late 2026

New recognition program marks FAO’s 80th anniversary by spotlighting youth leadership in sustainable agriculture.

A 41-year-old tourist suffered serious burns while four others sustained glass-related injuries after a gas canister exploded in a rented room in Asprovalta.