In Thessaloniki, one of the new metro carriages malfunctioned and came to a halt inside the underground, midway between stations

Media reports later cited five fatalities, dozens missing; 124 people rescued in 3 separate incidents involving migrant boats in the same sea region over recent period

The Greek government has declared the demographic issue as a top national priority and has called for cooperation from opposition parties

The report concludes Greece is subjecting third country nationals in detention to conditions “which could amount to torture or inhuman and degrading treatment.”

Over 15 EU countries have implemented similar "freezes," citing the claim that the Assad regime, which many were fleeing, has fallen

Smaller aftershocks followed in the same region, measuring 2.4, 1.8, 3.1, and 1.6 on the Richter scale.

Lines 2 and 3 of the Metro will be affected by the work stoppage.

In Athens, expect alternating periods of clear skies and cloudiness throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 16°C, with northerly winds at 3–4 Beaufort, briefly reaching 5 Beaufort in the afternoon.

The tragic incident highlights the extremely dangerous conditions prevalent in the facilities of Greek refugee camps and the authorities' failure to ensure safety for the vulnerable refugees

Greece's systemic leniency toward underage drinking is once again underscored by a court decision allowing a nightclub, accused of selling alcohol to minors, to reopen, citing "financial damage."

Prompted by a 17-year-old's tragic death in a motorcycle accident on Crete, a gas station on the island is taking a stand on road safety rules and refuses to fuel helmetless motorcyclists.

Today's weather in Greece is characterized by lower temperatures, rain and clouds, along with fog during the morning and evening hours in the Ionian and mainland regions.

Issued building permits will remain valid, and ongoing or paused construction projects can proceed as planned until the decision is published in Jan. 2025.

The epicenters of the twin quakes were reported at the Agia Paraskevi district early Wednesday evening, northeast of downtown Athens

During the crackdown, law enforcement agents of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOE) in Thessaloniki and Attica also confiscated 49 weapons and drugs

Recently, the Australian parliament passed a law banning teenagers under 16 from using social media.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis meets pharmaceutical leaders Monday to tackle impasse over budget challenges, clawbacks, and strained healthcare system issues.

The report on sexual harassment at work in Greece, conducted by the Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), reveals that 75% of victims are women.

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: 21 Arrests in Corruption Case Involving 2 Planning/Building Offices Nearly two dozen individuals, including a former mayor, civil engineers and surveyors, were arrested in a massive anti-corruption operation this week centered on two building permit/ planning offices in northern Greece. Annual global corruption and transparency surveys – World Bank, OECD etc. – have […]

In Athens, the weather will be mostly sunny with occasional, insignificant clouds. Temperatures will range between 12°C and 19°C, with winds from the west-northwest at 2–4 Beaufort