A teenage girl was hospitalized as a precaution after fainting in Peristeri, while police arrested her father and a kiosk employee over alleged violations of laws protecting minors.
Northern Greece’s Tzoumerka region faces landslides, power outages, and flooding risks as over 130mm of rain falls in just a few hours, prompting emergency crews to clear roads and restore services
A new unified barcode and digital tracking system aims to protect Greek producers, prevent mislabeling of imports, and allow consumers to verify product origin from farm to shelf
Farmers in Greece argue that government measures fail to address the real problems of the sector including livestock vaccination.
With no alternative sites and stalled recycling projects, authorities approve yet another costly expansion of the Fyli landfill, highlighting years of delays in managing the capital’s waste
New directive calls for immediate enforcement of traffic and criminal laws against those blocking highways, as authorities move to keep major road networks open during ongoing agricultural protests
Greek tax authorities plan a new wave of property auctions, including villas and high-end homes in sought-after areas, as overdue tax debts climb to record levels and enforcement measures intensify.
The government unveils a €160 million aid package, fuel tax refunds, and reforms to insurance and electricity costs to address farmer blockades and strengthen the agricultural sector
Under an EU-wide harmonization plan, Greek drivers with licenses issued before 2013 must gradually switch to the new European-format card by 2033, with earlier deadlines for specific categories.
Classes across Greece resume on January 8 after the Christmas break, though students in one northern city will return later due to a long-standing local festival
Police say the 37-year-old driver struck a pedestrian in northern Greece, fled the scene, and was later arrested; the victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries
Vendors argue that soaring prices, excessive taxation, steadily rising fees and what they consider unfair charges have pushed the sector to breaking point.
Authorities revealed a history of violence, family instability, and prior arrests after a 16-year-old confessed to fatally beating a 17-year-old following a confrontation in the city of Serres
Authorities warn of intense rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and dust transport as a dangerous weather system affects much of the country through Thursday morning.
A 17-year-old boy in Serres passed away following an incident outside a gambling store; a 16-year-old has been arrested while authorities search for another minor involved
Thousands gathered in Piraeus for the traditional Epiphany service and the ceremonial diving of the Holy Cross, a custom observed across Greece since the early 1900s
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said the pool is returning “safe, fully functional, and accessible to everyone,” noting that coordinated efforts and systematic work have restored public access to a key sports facility.
The National Meteorological Service has issued Red Code alerts for five regions as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected through Thursday, prompting authorities to urge caution and preparedness.
Following widespread flight disruptions caused by a communications blackout over Athens airspace, AEGEAN rebooked passengers free of charge, provided hotel accommodation and transport, and issued refunds in line with EU passenger rights rules.
What began as a holiday trip for a couple from a Greek island ended in tragedy, after the woman fell ill and died in Panama, while her husband remains in critical condition following severe symptoms during their return journey.