A 38-year-old suspect remains in custody after prosecutors filed charges in connection with the death of a 67-year-old man, while additional drug-related charges have also been brought.
Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.
Police say a 24-year-old woman, a minor and an alleged accomplice were involved in a series of thefts from the same store over the past two months, with stolen goods valued at around €12,000.
Low wages, soaring housing costs and perceived wealth inequality are driving growing dissatisfaction, while strong majorities call for greater tax fairness and a stronger public role in the economy.
Employees in Greece are entitled to both paid leave and a vacation allowance, calculated under specific legal rules and paid in advance when annual leave begins, with strict limits depending on salary type and employment terms.
A pilot program using smart cameras and digital enforcement tools has already issued thousands of traffic violation notices, as authorities aim to improve road safety and streamline traffic policing
A new labor ministry provision grants equal insurance and pension rights to specific public healthcare and ambulance service employees, correcting a long-standing disparity affecting workers hired before 2011.
Passengers traveling without a valid ticket in Athens and Thessaloniki now face significantly higher penalties, while a new provision offers reduced fines for those who purchase a monthly travel pass.
The sudden weather phenomenon triggered panic among visitors as strong winds lifted tents and equipment, though no injuries or serious damage were reported.
Ports, airports and intercity transport hubs are experiencing heavy traffic as travelers head away for the long weekend, with passenger numbers and booking rates reaching exceptionally high levels
Emergency services responded to a fire on one of Athens’ most prominent hills, prompting traffic restrictions as firefighters worked at the scene.
Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blast as fire crews searched the facility for possible additional victims
Relatives accused the justice system of undermining accountability after supreme court judges ordered a review of sentence reductions for officials convicted in the 2018 disaster, which killed more than 100 people
Greek officials warn that stronger biosecurity measures are urgently needed to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, amid fears an outbreak could devastate the country’s livestock sector
Ferries, buses and highways out of the Greek capital are running at capacity as residents head to the islands and mainland for the long weekend Whit Monday holiday.
Three in four young people in Greece experience doomscrolling, with many reporting anxiety, poor sleep and loss of concentration.
Greek employment agency DYPA says fraudsters are exploiting its Social Tourism Program by offering paid booking and mediation services without authorization.
Greek police say they have solved the 2022 murder of a foreign national whose dismembered body was discovered in the sea near Thessaloniki, with four suspects identified and one arrest made
A 30-year-old woman who recently gave birth has been placed in isolation in a hospital in Volos after being diagnosed with meningitis, with doctors awaiting lab results to determine whether the infection is viral or bacterial
Greek authorities say a 27-year-old suspect used fake job ads and fraudulent Airbnb-style rentals to scam dozens of victims, with at least 94 cases already identified.