Six Turkish nationals, all asylum seekers, were arrested this week after months of surveillance by Greek and Spanish authorities
Jobs that required putting in the longest hours in 2024 were skilled workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and managers.
Athens on Thursday announced that it will provide both aerial and ground support to Spain and Portugal in combating the large wildfires currently raging in the Iberian Peninsula
Two groundbreaking projects place Greece at the forefront of the EU’s quantum communications infrastructure drive.
The fintech leader and founder of Volt was seriously injured in a quad bike accident on the Greek island and later suffered a heart attack. He remains in intensive care after emergency surgery in Athens
This summer, Greece experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades, with major damage in Chios, Preveza, Attica, and Corinth and rising alerts for high-risk regions
Greek health authorities report two deaths linked to West Nile virus as 47 domestic cases have been confirmed since January, most involving the nervous system. Infections continue to spread across multiple regions, with new cases reported last week
Doctors report a surge in gastroenteritis cases on Kea island, with around 80 patients daily and one fatality among visitors, prompting emergency measures and warnings for residents and tourists
A group of minors hurled stones at a bus carrying Serbian tourists in Thessaloniki, leaving three people injured. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident
The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship “MN Kostas,” stranded since July near Sitia, Crete, has been declared a wreck and will be removed.
Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend
Inspectors found more than 100 violations in restaurants, leisure services, and beauty and beach rental businesses across popular Greek islands, resulting in fines, temporary closures, and ongoing investigations
Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system
Hotels worldwide are introducing smaller portions, pre-plated dishes, and gentle reminders to reduce food waste caused by oversized breakfast buffets, balancing guest satisfaction with sustainability.
Thursday will bring mostly clear skies across Greece, with a slight rise in temperatures. Light clouds may appear in the Ionian and northern mainland, while evening and early morning hours could see limited visibility in parts of the west and north.
Health leaders emphasize the need for rapid recruitment of doctors and nurses, while highlighting ongoing improvements and the importance of patient dignity in public healthcare
Dropping numbers have also drastically affected the number of pupils attending primary schools, as well as tertiary education, with the specter of empty classes and auditoriums now on the horizon
Residents and visitors report free access to public Agiofyli beach on Lefkada is impossible, claiming the entrance has been fenced off.
Authorities on the iconic Greek island stress that the phenomenon is common due to Santorini's volcanic geology.
Court rejects the mayor’s complaint, citing the need to safeguard the ancient Portara monument until permanent fencing is installed.