On World Asthma Day 2026, experts highlight the urgent need for better disease control, wider access to treatment and stronger prevention measures to address a condition affecting millions globally

A new study finds that accelerating solar and battery storage deployment could sharply reduce electricity costs and significantly cut Europe’s dependence on imported natural gas by 2030

Concerns about climate change are increasingly affecting mental wellbeing, but psychologists say this response is natural. Understanding how eco-anxiety works and adopting coping strategies can help people manage stress and maintain balance in daily life.

Previously submerged, abandoned village disappears again under the waters

Two suspects, aged 28 and 24, were arrested following a coordinated effort that combined intelligence analysis with targeted police actions.

A small group of students gathered outside Greece’s government headquarters to oppose proposed higher education changes, with brief tensions reported between protesters and police during the demonstration

Parents raise safety concerns after two snake incidents in a schoolyard within days, urging local authorities to take immediate action to protect children

Police arrest seven suspects linked to over 100 fraud cases targeting mostly elderly victims, with total illegal profits exceeding €3 million

Applications are now in their final stage for Greece’s Youth Pass 2026, a €150 digital voucher for 18- and 19-year-olds, aimed at supporting cultural and travel-related spending through a prepaid card valid across a wide range of services

A police officer has been arrested and an internal investigation launched after a patrol car struck a young student outside a primary school, leaving her seriously injured but out of immediate danger

New AI-powered traffic cameras in Attica have detected thousands of violations in just one month, highlighting widespread road rule breaches as Greece expands its digital enforcement system across the region

A state inspection has uncovered serious misconduct in a care facility in western Greece, including alleged neglect of residents, financial irregularities involving pensions, and failures in medical supervision. The findings have been referred to prosecutors.

A young rider was detained after police found him travelling at extreme speed on an electric scooter along a major Athens avenue. Officers say the vehicle’s speed limiter had been altered, allowing dangerous levels of performance on a busy urban road

A dispute has erupted over the reopening of Greece’s Samaria Gorge, as local communities push for extended access while scientists and authorities insist that recent extreme weather damage requires strict safety assessments before visitors return.

Authorities carried out a search at a detention facility on the Greek island of Kos, uncovering five improvised knives. Two inmates have been arrested and face weapons-related charges as an investigation continues

Nearly one in three residents spends over 40% of income on housing, as rents surge faster than wages and affordability continues to deteriorate across major cities and tourist hotspots

Repair works have started on a key road tunnel in Nea Ionia, northern Athens, prompting temporary traffic diversions. The project aims to address structural wear and improve safety along a heavily used route near a major hospital

A 28-year-old delivery driver is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking multiple pedestrians with stones in northern Athens suburbs, leaving several injured, including a woman who suffered severe facial injuries and lost five teeth

Police detained the wife of a 54-year-old accused of killing a young man in Crete, as details emerge of a revenge-driven attack linked to a fatal road accident three years earlier.

Nine crew members were on board—eight Turkish nationals and one Azerbaijani. All were successfully rescued in a coordinated operation by the Hellenic Coast Guard.