Thirteen of George Zongolopoulos’ iconic umbrellas will be temporarily removed and sent to Athens for restoration due to wear, vandalism, and weather damage
The U.S.-based company estimates that around 0.15% of ChatGPT users send messages suggesting “possible planning or intent to commit suicide.”
A 22-year-old man accused of killing a 52-year-old relative during a village festival in Crete will testify on Saturday. The victim’s wife says she will not bury her husband in his hometown, claiming “the village betrayed him.”
Greece will enjoy bright and pleasant conditions on Wednesday, October 29, with mostly clear skies, light northern winds, and mild daytime temperatures. Morning fog and reduced visibility are expected in inland areas.
According to reports, the alleged perpetrator, 38, is homeless, shows signs of extreme mental disorder and has escaped no less than 18 times from psychiatric wards
The 1,440-square-meter flag, 32 meters by 45 meters, is annually raised via a crane on Oct. 28, an initiative of the local Kalathakis family
The main military parade again took place in Thessaloniki, in the presence of President Konstantinos Tasoulas
The car bore German license plates, and authorities found and confiscated 125 packages of unprocessed cannabis.
Ancient Athens had its own “Halloween”: during the Anthesteria, a festival for Dionysus, Athenians cooked offerings for the dead and sent spirits away.
Greek authorities launch an investigation after a 76-year-old passenger was violently attacked by another driver aboard the ferry “Ariadne” near Chania. The port captain has been temporarily removed pending a formal administrative inquiry
A new bill would divert millions in traffic fine revenues from municipalities to police and military welfare funds, sparking backlash from local officials who accuse the central government of undermining local autonomy
A massive data breach has exposed 183 million Gmail passwords, along with those from other major email providers. Cybersecurity experts urge users to check if their accounts are compromised and to immediately change passwords and enable two-factor authentication
Despite torrential rain, students marched in Thessaloniki to mark Greece’s October 28 national holiday. Local officials and thousands of spectators attended, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will join the military parade later today
Major roads in Athens and Piraeus will close for October 28 national holiday parades. Metro and tram services will operate on altered routes, and temporary bus and trolley diversions will be in effect until the celebrations conclude
Ioannis Kaimakamis has stepped down from his role as vice president of Greece’s OPEKEPE agency. The resignation, effective from October 16, was accepted by the Minister of Rural Development and formally published today in the government transparency portal Diavgeia
TikTokers were celebrating their membership, claiming that even a bad day felt better after joining the “coolest group online.”
Fresh evidence from mobile phone data and witness testimonies has revealed major inconsistencies in the Foinikounda double murder investigation, leading authorities to prepare three new arrest warrants as questions mount over the crime scene itself
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias spoke of a “New Era” in Greece’s Armed Forces grounded in knowledge, technology, and human potential.
The alleged leader of a criminal network accused of defrauding Greece’s agricultural payment agency has been jailed, bringing the total number of pre-trial detentions to ten. The case involves 37 defendants accused of illegally claiming EU farm subsidies
Thick smoke and strong odors from the parking area of the Athens Tower complex led to the evacuation of offices Monday morning as firefighters rushed to the scene