A 22-year-old remains in intensive care after choking on an entire burger, as doctors warn his condition is extremely critical and friends dispute claims the act was part of an online challenge.

Greece enjoys mostly clear skies on Friday, November 14, with mild daytime warmth, early frost in the north, and strong northerly winds over the Cyclades and the Dodecanese.

The car was later located nearby in the Dafni district of south-central Athens. At least four suspects were seen inside the fleeing vehicle

During this year’s exercises, personnel and equipment were deployed by the armed forces of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Switzerland, the United States and host country Greece

According to the State Department, the European based cells have carried out bombings, shootings and other politically motivated attacks

Police said the loot from more than 1,000 instances exceeds 7.6 million euros; suspects would pose at power company technicians, accountants and municipal workers

Deutsche Bank research highlights Athens as the third most expensive city globally for basic utilities, which consume nearly 19% of the average wage.

Greece’s largest carrier saw strong passenger demand lift revenue to €1.43 billion, while net profit rose 12%, despite operational challenges from engine inspections and air traffic delays

A violent incident unfolded at Trikala Prison when an Afghan inmate serving a life sentence attacked a fellow Greek prisoner with a homemade knife, stabbing him six times. The victim was hospitalized in serious but stable condition

Greek police have arrested 30 members of a major fraud ring accused of impersonating electricity company employees to scam citizens across Attica and Corinthia, with some suspects allegedly coordinating operations from inside prison cells

The mother of a 27-year-old man who was found burned in his car has died of a heart attack, overwhelmed by grief, as authorities continue investigating the meticulously planned murder that involved abduction, torture, and arson

The Environment Ministry is extending deadlines for property legalization and building permits, while halting new construction in Mykonos, Santorini, and Hymettus until 2026 amid growing scrutiny over illegal developments.

A 49-year-old woman tragically lost her life in her Larissa bakery when her scarf became entangled in a dough machine. She was discovered by a customer, and despite emergency efforts, could not be revived

The unrest began when groups of young migrants staged a protest over asylum procedures and living conditions within the camp.

The funeral of the three-year-old boy who died after falling from a wall in western Achaia takes place Thursday, as investigations continue into the exact circumstances of the accident. His parents have not sought legal action against his uncle.

Greek police have arrested a 23-year-old man, nephew of the late Fanouris Kargakis, accused of planting the bomb that led to a deadly explosion in the Cretan village of Vorizia. He denies involvement, as investigators probe military-grade explosives and hidden weapons

A blaze that began on a wooden sailing boat spread rapidly to three nearby yachts at Marina Zea in Piraeus, destroying all four vessels. Firefighters battled the flames for over five hours as authorities worked to contain potential fuel leaks and sea pollution

The 22-year-old man who choked while attempting to swallow an entire burger during a social media challenge in Koropi remains in critical condition. Doctors warn his brain and vital organs have suffered severe damage after several minutes without oxygen.

Fair weather will prevail across most of Greece on Thursday, November 13, with occasional clouds in the east and south and a chance of brief showers in Crete. Temperatures remain steady, while moderate to strong northerly winds affect the Aegean.

Weekend traffic alert: police will be closing roads starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 to 6a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.