Untreated wastewater leaks near a popular bay have led to sanctions against the island’s municipality, highlighting wider environmental lapses and EU pressure on Greece’s sewage management
Greek police dismantled a local drug network in Ano Liosia, arresting six people accused of turning their homes into makeshift drug shops. The suspects had fortified their houses with metal doors and security cameras to avoid detection
Citizens who had not applied by November 5 now receive a Personal Number automatically, streamlining identification for public services. Corrections are underway to reconcile discrepancies across government records
This is the second incident in a week, after Greek authorities rescued 34 irregular migrants who were aboard a boat.
Two nine-year-old students were hurt when a section of ceiling fell at Porto Rafti’s 1st Elementary School, prompting its temporary closure and renewed safety concerns about school buildings in Greece
Greece plans to curb gun violence in Crete with permanent 'Greek FBI-style units', stricter firearm laws, and tracking of family feuds, following deadly shootings in Vorizia and rising concerns over local organized crime
Despite back-to-back storms forecast for Greece this weekend, the weather during Sunday’s Athens Marathon is expected to remain dry and mild, offering favorable running conditions for participants in the city’s iconic annual race
Different—and largely contrasting—modern Greek images: prosperity, revival, and decline succeed one another in a land so beautiful and verdant, despite the many summer wildfires
Greek police have identified two young men seen speeding at over 250 km/h on the Attiki Odos motorway in Athens. Both face dangerous driving charges after repeatedly performing stunts and endangering public safety
The event will take place on Nov. 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the historic Zappeion Hall in Athens.
Following a deadly feud in Crete, the government is set to announce stricter gun ownership and licensing measures. A new division of the Organized Crime Directorate—described as a “Greek FBI”—will also be permanently based on the island
A month after the shocking double murder at a Peloponnese campsite, investigators continue to probe the case, re-examining crucial testimony and evidence as questions remain over how the killers acted with such precision.
Two injured suspects from the fatal shootout in the Cretan village of Vorizia have been taken into custody, while a new video reportedly shows weapons being removed from the scene. Investigators are still searching for the firearms used.
Friday, November 7, will bring scattered showers across Greece, with a chance of local thunderstorms in the southeast. Temperatures will rise slightly in eastern and northern regions, while winds remain generally light over the seas.
The genetic lineage of Greeks and the specific diseases that appear in particular regions have led many scientists to search for connections and common patterns
Israeli Energy & Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen was quoted by the Jerusalem Post in Athens on the sidelines of the 6th meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC), and after a meeting with his US, Greek and Cypriot counterparts
Visit vineyards and wineries across Greece this Sunday to experience the wonderful world of Greek wine.
At a mayors’ conference in Alexandroupolis, Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios announced new funding, birth and housing benefits, and upcoming voting reforms, while sharply criticizing local leaders for poor financial management and slow project delivery
A series of severe weather fronts are expected to sweep across Greece in mid to late November, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and a sharp turn to winter conditions, according to meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis
A renowned opera singer has been arrested in Greece after allegedly assaulting his 15-year-old son. The incident was reported by his ex-wife, and an investigation is underway. The singer denies the allegations, and a forensic examination is pending