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

A 51-year-old man was shot three times in the chest during a village chestnut festival in western Crete. The suspect, a relative of the victim, fled the scene but surrendered on Monday to the authorities

Electricity prices in Greece have jumped sharply for a third consecutive month, with average wholesale costs rising more than 50% since August due to calm weather, reduced wind power, and increased reliance on costly natural gas units.

Authorities sealed a nightclub in Gazi for 60 days after a 16-year-old girl, who reportedly consumed alcohol there, was found dead outside. Similar inspections across Greece led to arrests in Patras and Thessaloniki for serving alcohol to minors.

Panos Ruci, father of a Tempi train disaster victim, returned to Syntagma Square on Sunday after the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier amendment passed, fearing that the names of the 57 victims could soon be erased.

An 18-year-old from Rhodes was fatally shot when armed robbers stormed the restaurant where he worked weekends in Brazil. His family, who had moved there for work, is devastated as authorities continue to investigate the attack.

Rain and isolated thunderstorms will affect parts of northern and western Greece on Monday, October 27, while much of the country enjoys warm weather and southern winds reaching up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean.

The child is in critical condition after suffering extensive burns from hot oil at home in central Greece, as doctors in Larissa fight to stabilize the toddler’s condition

At rush hour, crowds spill across platforms and tempers flare. Delayed trains, crumbling tracks, and driver shortages have turned Athens’ public transit into a daily ordeal, exposing years of neglect and underinvestment beneath the city’s streets

The city honors its patron saint and 113 years since liberation from Ottoman rule with flag-raising ceremonies, cannon salutes, as crowds gathered at the White Tower

The number of suspects held in pre-trial detention has risen to eight as judicial questioning continues in Greece’s OPEKEPE subsidy fraud case involving an alleged network accused of defrauding millions in EU farm subsidies through Greece’s OPEKEPE agency

New decrees and legislative changes clarify which construction permits tied to building bonuses” provisions can remain valid after court rulings, bringing much-needed clarity to owners and investors

The deadline for submitting annual "Pothen Esches" declarations has been extended to November 15, 2025. Taxpayers must review automatically imported bank and investment data carefully, as errors or omissions remain their responsibility

Daylight saving time ends in Greece and across the EU on Sunday, October 26. At 4:00 a.m., clocks will move one hour back to 3:00 a.m., marking the start of winter time — a practice still in effect across Europe despite talks of abolishing it

A new study reveals worrying rates of underage drinking in Greece, with 92% of minors saying alcohol is easy to buy and one in three 16-year-olds consuming five or more drinks in one sitting. Experts warn that unchecked access fuels rising alcohol and nicotine use

Eleven defendants in a Greek agricultural subsidy investigation were released with restrictions after denying wrongdoing. Authorities continue hearings, with remaining accused scheduled to testify over the weekend

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos, calling his musical legacy a vital part of Greece’s collective memory and praising his role as a chronicler of the nation’s social and cultural journey over five decades

A 50-year-old man in Koropi, Greece, is charged with attempted murder after violently attacking his wife and injuring one of their children. The woman remains in critical condition, while authorities prepare for the suspect’s formal questioning

Authorities are moving to shut down a nightclub in Gazi, Athens, where a 16-year-old collapsed and later died. The venue had reportedly served alcohol to minors before, with ambulance calls made for similar incidents in the past