The teenager, accused of killing a 17-year-old boy in the northern city of Serres, was attacked by fellow inmates during a violent incident that included the setting of a fire in a cell at the Kassaveteia rural detention facility for juvenile offenders

The bonus was enacted by the Mitsotakis government in April 2024 and billed as one of a handful of measures to deal with the demographic crisis faced by the country

Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort have caused major damage to agricultural areas in Crete, forcing school closures in affected towns due to power outages and low temperatures

Strong winds and heavy seas have created dangerous conditions on Gavdos, overturning boats, damaging vehicles, and threatening residents and migrants living on the small Greek island

The traffic police have imposed a ban on the circulation of motorcycles, caravans, and empty high-sided trucks on the Rio–Antirrio Bridge due to hazardous wind conditions.

The Ministry of Labor has also announced a package of extraordinary measures for the private sector, effective Wednesday, January 21, aimed at safeguarding employees in regions expected to experience extreme conditions.

Strong winds reaching up to gale force have triggered a nationwide sailing ban, grounding ferries at major ports, suspending key sea routes and forcing traffic restrictions on the Rio–Antirrio bridge

Police arrested a 15-year-old student after extensive damage and arson at two schools in the town of Itea, while authorities also detained his father on charges related to failure to supervise a minor

Greek authorities extended the Amber Alert for 16-year-old Laura after new witness accounts, including a reported sighting in Berlin, failed to lead to her recovery, as investigators continue to examine family and school-related testimony.

Heavy rain, snow, and gale-force winds swept across Greece on Wednesday, triggering widespread school closures, emergency alerts, and special measures for workers as authorities warned of flooding and dangerous travel conditions.

The minor was later released, while his father was arrested on charges of neglecting the supervision of a minor.

Addressing the committee, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos said the new authority would serve as the country’s “single and exclusive supervisory mechanism” for consumer protection and market regulation

Boats from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio to the Aegean, Cyclades, Crete and the Saronic Gulf are canceled as severe weather is forecast through Thursday

While the official objective is to enhance road safety, the discussion unfolding around the initiative suggests that this model will not remain confined to urban buses.

Civil Protection is advising residents and visitors in the Greek capital to stay indoors on Wednesday.

From 2000 to 2025, high-impact weather events caused growing social, economic, and human losses, highlighting the urgent need for resilience and improved urban planning against future climate risks

Authorities in Greece have activated emergency measures expecting heavy snow, flooding and strong winds on Wednesday.

A 63-year-old driver was attacked by two men early Sunday, stabbed and left injured as they stole his vehicle, prompting ongoing police investigations in the Athens suburb

As the search for Laura enters its twelfth day, her parents reject claims of violence, appeal for her safe return, and authorities expand investigations amid new questions about her last known movements and outside influences

Gale-force winds, heavy rain and snowfall are disrupting transport across Greece, while authorities warn of a heightened flood risk in the Athens region as severe winter weather intensifies