Despite heavy rainfall, Athens’ reservoirs remain critically low, prompting continued water-shortage warnings.
A new report finds Greece’s olive oil sector growing but losing major value as most exports remain unbranded bulk.
An Athens mixed jurist-juror felony court ruled that a 45-year-old defendant gunned down the victim in July 2024 outside his Neo Psychiko office as part of a contract killing linked to real estate deals on the island of Mykonos
A car driver attacked a bus operator in the Athens district of Zografou after a brief traffic disagreement, leaving the victim hospitalized as police search for the suspect
Decades after the Heraklion prefecture fire over currant prices and debts, Cretan farmers face similar struggles today, with roadblocks and demonstrations highlighting unresolved issues in agricultural income, subsidies, and state support
Commuters are encouraged to borrow books and join the weekend events. Organizers hope to expand the pilot program to more Athens metro stations.
A man from Crete has been arrested after Greek authorities found assault rifles, pistols with silencers and other equipment in a stolen car, leading investigators to believe they prevented a contract-style killing
Because the formula is available through international e-commerce platforms, authorities caution that it may also reach consumers in Greece.
Greece launches a new digital traffic safety initiative with cameras in eight high-risk areas of Athens and surrounding Attica, aiming to reduce accidents, automate violation detection, and improve transparency in traffic enforcement
To qualify, beneficiaries must have completed at least five months of insurance either in the previous calendar year or within the 15 months preceding the reported illness.
A 40-year-old nature enthusiast died after becoming injured during a descent in a remote gorge in southern Crete, where rescuers battled extremely difficult terrain for more than 24 hours before reaching him
Advanced technology for wildfire monitoring and detection was unveiled today at a special event at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, attended by Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis. The equipment, donated by the Kaizen Foundation, includes 10 integrated communication and drone-link systems that can be deployed quickly anywhere in the country to support the Fire […]
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed during a planned ambush arranged through TikTok, with the alleged attackers boasting about the assault online as police investigate the circumstances of the violent incident
The government introduces long-awaited relief measures for survivors and families affected by the deadly 2017 floods in Mandra and the 2018 wildfire in Mati, including protected compensation, debt cancellation, a special pension and full medical coverage
A surge in agricultural blockades in Greece threatens transport, retail, and exports, with potential product shortages and price increases of 2–7% just ahead of the Christmas season, raising concerns for businesses and consumers
At Crete's other major airport, Chania Airport, operations continue normally, with the main gate open and passenger movement unobstructed.
65% of nurses report psychological manipulation (gaslighting) by superiors; 66% report burnout; and 50% are considering changing professions
Protesting farmers reject the government’s offer of talks unless roadblocks remain in place, while political tensions rise over how current and past administrations handled similar crises.
Localized showers will develop Tuesday in parts of eastern and southern Greece, while most regions enjoy sunshine and light cloud cover. North winds strengthen over the Aegean, reaching up to 6 Beaufort, with temperatures holding at typical early-December levels.
Over two days, traffic police in Attica conducted nearly 12,000 breathalyzer tests, resulting in 224 drivers exceeding the legal alcohol limit and 14 arrests for driving under the influence, highlighting the region’s ongoing road safety challenges