The tremor was pinpointed at 24 kilometers southwest of the Paleochora site on the southwest coast of Crete

The six arrests on Wednesday in and around the greater Athens area were for drug and weapons offenses

While the government highlights improvements in healthcare, collapsing hospital infrastructure and staff shortages fuel public anger and fierce opposition criticism

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore

Over 11,000 complaints were filed this summer on Greece’s MyCoast platform, highlighting illegal sunbeds, blocked access to beaches, and safety gaps. Halkidiki and Eastern Attica ranked highest among reported violations

A 78-year-old man faces legal action after fatally kicking a stray cat in the Agia municipality, highlighting Greece’s strict animal welfare laws

Emergency services respond as sections of the Athens suburban railway are temporarily closed following a serious incident near Nea Ionia and Iraklio stations

Two fatal motorcycle crashes occurred within an hour in Athens on Wednesday, leaving two riders dead and another critically injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of both accidents

A group of locals in Veria have raised concerns over a firefighting drone, citing privacy and noise issues, while officials argue it poses no data protection risk

Police in Katerini uncovered a case where a 50-year-old prisoner allegedly extorted €300,000 from a man by phone, linking the threats to grenade and Molotov attacks on relatives’ homes earlier this year

Authorities are examining whether human error, distraction, or mechanical failure caused the truck collision that left three people dead and several others injured.

Greek authorities have issued a high wildfire alert for parts of the Aegean and Crete on Wednesday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires. Fire services are on heightened standby

Police issued thousands of fines across Greece in a nationwide crackdown on helmet use, as new traffic laws impose stricter penalties to improve road safety and prevent deadly accidents

Wednesday brings mostly clear skies across Greece with seasonal temperatures, though isolated afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms may affect northern and central mainland areas

Compensation for livestock and crop losses from Greece’s 2025 summer fires will be fully paid by September 30. Producers are exempt from assessment fees, and digital records will support the expedited claims process

The storm ended a nearly seven month dry spell in the Greek capital, catching residents and tourists off guard.

The pair were jailed, following a decision by a relevant prosecutor and investigating magistrate, pending a further investigation and the possible filing of charges for a wildfire that erupted on Aug. 13

Wildfires scorched over 32,000 acres of land in two weeks, as Greece faces its most dangerous fire weeks ahead.

Authorities are reportedly ready to freeze some 70 bank accounts and safe deposit boxes of 10 suspects, who, in total, received roughly three million euros in fraudulently approved subsidies

Greek authorities suspect a drug-related score-settling after a 47-year-old Albanian man with a criminal record was shot dead in the Agios Panteleimonas district of Athens