Juan José Mutilba Obregón disappeared after apparently falling from his boat while sailing from Sicily to Greece. His wife spent three days alone at sea before she was rescued and brought to Pylos
Attica and 11 regional units have been placed on Red Code alert as authorities warn of very high wildfire danger and increase patrols and emergency readiness
A 45-year-old woman had reportedly changed the locks of her home after repeated threats from the 48-year-old man, who was waiting outside with a revolver before killing her and taking his own life
Temperatures are expected to reach 42°C in parts of Greece on Monday, while authorities remain on high alert for wildfires across 11 regions
Sightings of the stinging Pelagia noctiluca have been reported in several parts of Greece, including Evia, Fthiotida and the Pagasetic Gulf, with an interactive map tracking observations.
Studies have challenged common mosquito-repellent myths while identifying practical steps that can reduce bites, from covering exposed skin to using fans and avoiding stagnant water.
Ferries are arriving packed with passengers and vehicles at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio as August vacationers begin returning to the Athens area
A 63-year-old woman was arrested after the cat’s owner reported that the animal had been tied to a wall, leading to its death. Authorities imposed a €30,000 administrative fine
The striking pink-fuchsia color was observed in a small lagoon at Makrygiali Beach, raising questions about its cause and water quality. Possible explanations include salt-loving microorganisms or microalgae, but testing is needed
A 48-year-old officer was arrested after a 51-year-old former partner accused him of repeatedly forcing her into sexual acts, threatening and insulting her, and recording intimate moments without her consent
Police officers in western Achaia reportedly talked a 75-year-old man out of harming himself after he entered the station carrying a gasoline container and threatened to pour it over himself.
Eurostat data show the South Aegean recorded 127.2 tourist overnight stays per resident in 2024, followed by the Ionian Islands with 102.6, highlighting the intense pressure tourism places on Greece’s island destinations
Five people were injured and extensive damage was reported at the Sintiki migrant facility in northern Greece after a group attacked police with stones and other objects and broke through sections of the fencing
The two German pilots said they were forced to land on the beach because the island's official helipad was blocked. The 39-year-old passenger was released by prosecutors after police found cocaine and hashish in a bag thrown into the sea
The rare palm forest in Crete suffered its worst destruction since 2010 in a July wildfire, but experts say its resilience and the survival of part of the ecosystem offer hope for recovery
Police are investigating the relationship between the 48-year-old man and the 45-year-old woman, while security footage and his social media posts showing him posing with guns are being examined
The driver was identified and arrested after footage circulated on social media showing his car running over a stray dog in the village of Avliotes. She faces felony charges and potentially severe criminal and administrative penalties
The Hellenic Red Cross will hold free demonstrations in Syntagma Square on Aug. 26, teaching pet owners basic first-aid measures and what to include in a portable first-aid kit for dogs
Consumers still have a few days left to shop during the summer discount period
The Cycladic island leads a 10-destination selection by French travel platform Liligo.fr, which highlights places beyond Greece’s most crowded and heavily promoted tourist spots.