The illegal gambling ring operated as a pyramid structure from 2018, running unlicensed gambling platforms across 37 storefronts.
Authorities in Greece have declared a state of emergency in several municipalities following a strong earthquake that struck the wider region early on Sunday, March 8. The municipalities of Ioannina and Dodoni in the regional unit of Ioannina, as well as the municipal unit of Paramythia in the municipality of Souli in the regional unit […]
August blaze that devastated northwest Chios originated from an electrical fault, with extreme weather accelerating its spread and no evidence of human intervention
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo honoured with European Order of Merit for promoting European values and unity beyond sport.
A 48-year-old man was detained after threatening to detonate explosives outside the Attica General Police Headquarters, with police safely disarming two grenades before transferring him for questioning
Greece’s National Intelligence Service has activated the “Desert Scorpion” security plan, increasing surveillance, inspections and undercover monitoring around key sites as regional tensions raise security concerns.
Traffic restrictions will affect drivers heading to Athens Airport and Markopoulo, with temporary detours in place on the Fyli Bridge section of Attiki Odos during night hours on March 9–11 for essential maintenance work
Over 7 million Greek property owners will receive the 2026 ENFIA tax bills this week, with most seeing no change, while low-income families, large households, and insured homes benefit from discounts, and new property owners face higher charges
Authorities keep several facilities closed as safety inspections continue following a 5.3-magnitude quake that damaged more than 140 buildings
Cloudy skies bring light showers to parts of central and southern Greece, Evia, and Crete, while cool temperatures persist and moderate northerly winds affect the Aegean.
A video posted on the Instagram page of the Athens daily “Ta Nea” shows a group of wild boars roaming through a street of the Thrakomakedones district, in the forested foothills beneath imposing Mt. Parnitha, overlooking the greater Athens area from the northwest
Many people associate Mondays with anxiety and exhaustion, but experts suggest that understanding the purpose of your work, adding variety to daily tasks, and taking control of your schedule can transform the start of the week into a productive and positive experience
A Thessaloniki citizen was fined for tossing an uncompressed cardboard box into a recycling bin, highlighting stricter local recycling rules aimed at encouraging responsible waste management and penalizing improper disposal practices
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be — often all at once
A new national system will distribute €400 million in food vouchers directly to households, giving recipients freedom to choose essentials while excluding alcohol, tobacco, and gambling, with eligibility linked to ongoing financial need
The retired physician was arrested at his residence in the western port city of Patras in relation with an online investigation into child pornography, following a tip-off from the US
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
Returning for a second year, this festival is a celebration of wild fermentation and discovering Greece through independent agricultural production.
Greek authorities confiscate digital evidence from forensic experts in ongoing Tempi train disaster trial, amid disputes over missing videos and allegations of false testimony by a key expert witness
Fuel prices in Greece soar past €2 per litre in many areas, while heating oil costs jump sharply, prompting the government to consider interventions including Fuel Pass, profit caps, and energy bill subsidies for households and businesses