A new five-zone seismic map based on updated European building standards introduces stricter earthquake-resistant design rules, aiming to improve structural safety and better reflect modern scientific data across Greece

A 41-year-old monk survived three days trapped in a steep ravine near Volos, enduring injuries and harsh conditions until hikers alerted authorities and a coordinated rescue operation brought him to safety.

New allegations emerge involving a 66-year-old man linked to a wider criminal case in Kefalonia, with claims of financial fraud and misuse of personal tax credentials now under investigation by authorities.

New national housing strategy consolidates more than 45 support schemes worth €7 billion, while introducing a social housing model and a digital platform to expand affordable rental supply and address demographic pressures.

Authorities have filed lawsuits after tons of debris were dumped into a protected coastal area, forming an illegal 60-meter road and causing significant environmental damage.

A total of 143 third country nationals were located in four instances, as migrant smugglers renewed activity amid improved weather conditions

A second moderate quake measuring 5.0 was recorded at 11:58 a.m. (09.58 GMT), pinpointed 10 km south of Goudouras

A 74-year-old man has died after being hospitalized at the main public hospital on the Ionian island of Zakynthos with a severe infection of leptospirosis. Another two recent cases involve men, aged 21 and 34. The younger man has recovered, while the other remains hospitalized but out of danger. The announcement by the National Public […]

Two sanitation workers in Thessaloniki stopped a garbage compactor just in time after discovering a homeless man inside a bin. The injured 46-year-old was rescued and taken to hospital, while city officials praised their quick reaction

Shock grips Heraklion as new details emerge about the premeditated killing of a 43-year-old mother of three. Investigators trace the suspect’s movements after the crime, while fears of retaliation deepen tensions in the local community

Three defendants cleared after 17 months in custody, while two women are convicted over a deadly blast in an Athens apartment in October 2024

Violent clash over a boy escalates into a storefront crash, leaving one girl hospitalized with multiple injuries

The 16-year-old victim has shown considerable signs of improvement and is breathing on her own

Limited charging infrastructure and slow expansion are holding back electric vehicle growth, as drivers and industry experts warn that gaps in fast-charging networks remain a major obstacle.

Early morning tremor felt across the island, with experts monitoring activity in a highly seismic offshore zone.

Thousands of cases have been recorded since 2024, with new infections still emerging as authorities intensify inspections and urge strict biosecurity measures to contain the spread.

The move marks a positive step after a full lockdown was imposed on the island’s livestock product market due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Media reports state that the prime suspect is the current partner of the victim’s former girlfriend

The funeral of a 43-year-old mother of three found dead in her car will take place on Friday, as authorities link her death to her former partner, who died by suicide amid evidence of a violent and controlling relationship

A new nationwide childcare support scheme will provide monthly subsidies for families and allow vetted carers—including relatives and retirees—to care for infants and toddlers under a regulated framework starting next week.