The father of a 14-year-old who brought a handgun to school on the Greek island has been released pending trial under strict conditions, while police continue investigating how the minor accessed the weapon
Unprecedented rainfall transformed streets into torrents, sweeping away debris from the mountains and claiming the life of a 56-year-old woman, while authorities work to clear the city
Experts say heavy rainfall combined with long-standing urban planning failures and vulnerable geology turned parts of Upper Glyfada into flood zones, leaving streets buried in debris and dozens of vehicles damaged.
In some regions, schools will open later than usual. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Lamia, Kastoria, Argos Orestiko, Agrafa and the Municipality of Prespes, while in Florina the school bell will ring at 9:15 a.m.
A 44-year-old suspect was ordered into pretrial detention after claiming self-defense in the fatal shooting of a local community leader last week, a version of events rejected by judicial authorities.
Greek authorities dismantled an organized crime ring accused of cheating consumers by manipulating fuel pump software, delivering less gasoline than paid for and causing estimated losses of more than €25 million over five years.
Severe storms triggered deadly flooding, transport disruptions, and power outages across Greece, killing two people as authorities warn that dangerous weather conditions, though easing, are expected to persist in parts of the country through Thursday.
Local authorities warn residents to avoid unnecessary travel as snow depth surpasses 30 centimetres in mountainous areas, with road crews working continuously to keep key routes open and safe
Twenty arrests were made and another five suspects are wanted, following a months-long investigation around Greece
Two storm-related fatalities were reported, including a pedestrian in the Ano Glyfada district of SE Athens and a coast guard officer at an eastern Peloponnese port town
A 53-year-old officer was swept away by massive waves while on duty at the marina; his funeral is scheduled for Friday morning
Housing costs absorb 35.5% of Greeks’ disposable income, the highest percentage in the EU.
The teenager, accused of killing a 17-year-old boy in the northern city of Serres, was attacked by fellow inmates during a violent incident that included the setting of a fire in a cell at the Kassaveteia rural detention facility for juvenile offenders
The bonus was enacted by the Mitsotakis government in April 2024 and billed as one of a handful of measures to deal with the demographic crisis faced by the country
Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort have caused major damage to agricultural areas in Crete, forcing school closures in affected towns due to power outages and low temperatures
Strong winds and heavy seas have created dangerous conditions on Gavdos, overturning boats, damaging vehicles, and threatening residents and migrants living on the small Greek island
The traffic police have imposed a ban on the circulation of motorcycles, caravans, and empty high-sided trucks on the Rio–Antirrio Bridge due to hazardous wind conditions.
The Ministry of Labor has also announced a package of extraordinary measures for the private sector, effective Wednesday, January 21, aimed at safeguarding employees in regions expected to experience extreme conditions.
Strong winds reaching up to gale force have triggered a nationwide sailing ban, grounding ferries at major ports, suspending key sea routes and forcing traffic restrictions on the Rio–Antirrio bridge
Police arrested a 15-year-old student after extensive damage and arson at two schools in the town of Itea, while authorities also detained his father on charges related to failure to supervise a minor