Transport officials also announced stricter rules for electric scooters and new traffic measures aimed at easing congestion across the wider Athens region.
A woman’s partner intervened after an alleged sexual assault inside a home, leading to a violent confrontation that left the suspect injured and under police guard in hospital
A former reality TV contestant has been arrested following allegations that he violently assaulted a 14-year-old boy after a reported theft incident, while the suspect denies any wrongdoing and claims the teenager was injured during an attempted escape.
Emergency crews recovered the child from a canal near a settlement in northern Greece, while authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy
A teachers’ federation has filed a criminal complaint alleging widespread use of fraudulent degrees and certifications in public sector recruitment and career advancement, raising concerns over oversight and accountability
A 53-year-old woman told police she feared for her life moments before being shot by her husband, who later died by suicide. Investigators are examining reports of threats and extreme jealousy as they seek answers.
Dozens of suspects from Crete and Thessaloniki appeared before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office as Greek authorities continue to investigate an alleged multi-million euro farm subsidy fraud scheme tied to the ongoing OPEKEPE saga.
A major operation across northern Greece and Athens led to 17 arrests and the seizure of cash, gold coins, vehicles and documents as authorities investigated an alleged scheme involving false agricultural subsidy claims
A new digital system will allow citizens to report tax evasion, smuggling, corruption and financial crimes, with authorities using risk analysis and data cross-checking to prioritize investigations
A 25-year-old mother has been remanded in custody in Crete for giving false statements over the severe injuries of her three-year-old daughter, while investigators probe attempted homicide charges and the mysterious disappearance of two other children
A new labor bill presented by the Greek government aims to tackle unjustified wage disparities between men and women, introducing stricter pay transparency rules, mandatory audits for large employers, and new legal protections for workers
Hellenic Train will restore direct daily passenger services between northern Greece’s second-largest city and Florina, ending the temporary bus replacement on the route.
Greek authorities launched a coordinated rescue operation south of Crete after a migrant boat was spotted by a Frontex aircraft, safely recovering around 50 people at sea
A Lancet report warns that heat-related deaths in Greece could reach 2,000 per summer by 2040, as the country faces rising temperatures, drought, and disease
Planned measures include higher pension increases, a larger annual allowance and legislative changes aimed at protecting thousands of widow’s pension recipients.
Beachgoers in the coastal area of Kechries watched as the marine animal swam close to shore in shallow waters
Authorities say the outbreak remains a serious threat to livestock farming, with nearly half a million animals culled and new cases continuing to emerge across the country
Police recovered more than €37,000 in cash and jewelry after tracking down suspects within hours of a fraud case in central Greece, where a woman was tricked into handing over valuables by a caller posing as a tax official
Police in northern Greece opened a case against two 15-year-olds after a teenage girl alleged that an AI-generated fake nude image of her was created and shared among minors.
Forty suspects accused of using stolen tax bureau credentials and fake child registrations at activity centers to siphon off state benefits and subsidies