As climate change reshapes disease patterns, the once “exotic” mosquito-borne virus is emerging as a growing threat to southern Europe, including Greece. Here’s what you need to know about transmission, symptoms, vaccines and prevention

More than 2,600 livestock farms across Greece have been affected, with nearly 480,000 animals culled as authorities urge strict biosecurity measures to contain the outbreak

Widespread unsettled weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and locally gusty winds, while northern Greece experiences warmer temperatures and low-lying frost in the morning

The highly destructive ordnance was discovered on Saturday by a fishing boat skipper, who immediately notified the authorities; a bomb disposal unit neutralized the mine with a controlled explosion after it was carefully moved closer to shore

The case was solved as part of special operational actions carried out by police services in the South Aegean aimed at combating the spread of narcotics.

The Internal Affairs Service of the Hellenic Security Forces has dismantled an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking on the island of Rhodes, following a coordinated police operation in the morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The operation resulted in the arrest of five members of the organization, while 20 more individuals have […]

The Larissa first instance prosecutor’s office has previously approved the exhumations as part of the ongoing investigation into the causes of the deadly rail accident

Greece’s newest and most advanced warship has completed its first month under Hellenic Navy command and is now undergoing a six-month operational evaluation, as officials consider a request for a ceremonial visit to Rhodes in 2026

The owner of the Violanta biscuit factory, where five female workers were killed in a Jan. 26 explosion, plans to appeal his pretrial detention as prosecutors cite “aggravating evidence” in the case

However, results from the international PISA competition recorded a gradual decline in literacy

The body of a man, 26, who had gone missing, was identified on Thursday, February 19, after it had been discovered at the Isthmus of Corinth. A missing alert notice had been issued on Wednesday by “The smile of the child” (Hamolgelo tou Paidiou), the country’s largest NGO focusing on child care support and protection. […]

Air traffic controllers say a data link failure at the Merenda Hill radar station, first reported Thursday morning, is still unresolved, forcing Athens International Airport to operate with a single radar system and no backup frequencies

A farmers’ union leader affiliated with New Democracy is accused of concealing more than €8 million in assets in a widening illegal subsidy investigation in Crete

Greek authorities approved a three-month emergency status after storms and powerful winds caused widespread road damage, soil erosion and dangerous rockfalls across the island.

Protesting health workers confronted police as Greece’s health minister arrived to inaugurate a new emergency department, leaving two doctors injured and one arrested amid escalating tensions.

The founder of the Greek charity “Ark of the World” was found guilty of multiple abusive acts against children in the organization and faces a €60,000 fine to avoid imprisonment

A 24-hour nationwide walkout on February 28 will halt all vessels in tribute to the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train disaster and to highlight the importance of transport safety.

“If our demands are not satisfied, we will intensify our mobilizations across the country,” said Paris Orfanos, Secretary General of the Syndicate of Attica Taxi Drivers (SATA).

The perpetrators fled immediately after the attack and remain at large.

Toxic hairs from pine caterpillars can cause swelling, breathing issues, and even tissue death in dogs, prompting urgent veterinary care