A major sewage leak caused by a power outage and treatment plant malfunction polluted the sea at Nikiti in northern Greece, forcing authorities to close the beach while water quality tests are carried out

A Romanian national was sentenced after being found guilty of secretly taking photos of underage girls on a beach, with the court converting a prison term into a daily fine despite rejecting mitigating circumstances

A 19-year-old in Ano Liosia was detained after police found his small car fitted with a powerful custom audio setup featuring 14 speakers and two amplifiers, allegedly disturbing residents with excessive noise.

Laboratory examinations found no decisive DNA or fingerprint evidence linking the main suspect to the killings, while authorities continue investigating the deaths of a 54-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son in Aigio

A crash in Ilion left two young motorcyclists fighting for their lives, while a separate accident in Egaleo claimed the life of a 46-year-old rider as authorities investigate both incidents

As temperatures climb, passengers on parts of Athens’ public transport network face stifling conditions, with aging metro trains and overcrowded vehicles turning daily commutes into an ordeal

Authorities are expanding the investigation into the killing of a police officer in Drama, Greece, seeking testimony from mental health professionals and police officials over the circumstances leading up to the tragedy

Operations to start up after a month-long suspension for testing, with the long-awaited extension expected to enter full commercial service by the end of July

Official 2025 data shows births falling below 66,000 nationally, with Greek mothers having children later than ever and only Crete bucking the trend

Cashless free-flow tolling will allow drivers in Greece to travel uninterrupted and be charged based on distance traveled

Greece's Migration Ministry has greenlit a temporary migrant shelter at the former Skouloudi warehouses near Heraklion, with operations expected to begin within about 20 days

Greece's anti-money laundering authority is launching sweeping audits of planning office staff nationwide, targeting undeclared assets, suspicious deposits, and relatives

The new Athens judicial and correctional complex in Aspropyrgos will replace Korydallos Prison and create a modern high-security facility expected to host around 2,000 inmates.

The facility, scheduled to open in 2027 at the agency's Athens headquarters, will feature espionage equipment, declassified archives and interactive exhibits

Once unknown in Greece, invasive pufferfish have become a growing concern as warmer waters help their expansion, with scientists warning over toxic species, fishing damage and possible effects on marine ecosystems

Greek fire service deployed 20 firefighters and 6 vehicles Thursday after a blaze ignited in low vegetation close to the Kitsi settlement, with no immediate threat reported

U.S. diplomatic missions and government offices across Greece will close June 19 in observance of a federal holiday.

A group of around 20 dogs has raised concerns in several areas of Thessaloniki, with residents calling for faster action after reports of attacks and repeated returns

A dispute over a parking space in Piraeus reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, with a 77-year-old man threatening two brothers with a 1.3-meter trident.

Cyprus had the cleanest bathing waters in 2025, followed by Greece and Bulgaria, say the EEA