A 52-year-old Italian woman died in Lefkada after being struck by a swinging sailboat boom while onboard a yacht with friends. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save her

A supervising Greek police officer was arrested after assaulting a detainee at a police station in Attica. A criminal investigation and an internal disciplinary inquiry are now underway

Four central stations on Athens Metro's Blue Line will close early each evening from Sunday through Thursday as major track replacement works begin, with replacement buses and revised airport services introduced to ease disruptions

Authorities warn of elevated wildfire danger across multiple Greek regions including Attica, the Peloponnese, and the North Aegean, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires as emergency services remain on high alert.

Sunshine will dominate across Greece on Monday, with very warm to hot conditions nationwide. Strong northerly winds over the Aegean Sea will provide some relief but may create challenging conditions for ferry travel

Two passersby caught the 75-year-old woman after she became trapped by flames in a first-floor apartment fire in the Kallithea district

Professional fishermen in Crete and the South Aegean will receive 5.33 euros per kilogram of invasive silver-cheeked toadfish landed under a pilot program aimed at limiting the species' spread.

Authorities are examining licensing procedures and forensic evidence after a 43-year-old woman from Thessaloniki died following a gunshot wound at a shooting range

A blaze at a low-budget hotel near Omonia Square was quickly contained after reports that an e-scooter battery exploded during charging, trapping several guests on upper-floor balconies

Floating barriers are introduced at selected beaches on Evia (Euboea), as authorities seek to protect swimmers during the summer season amid renewed purple jellyfish sightings

Crews brought a wildfire in eastern Attica under control within an hour, while a major firefighting operation is underway in the northeastern Peloponnese amid persistent high wildfire danger

Following months of slope stabilization works, Greece's iconic waterway resumes full operations while pursuing an ambitious strategy to expand its role as a maritime corridor and tourism destination

The Maltese-flagged vessel carrying 5,000 metric tons of petroleum products is being towed to a Turkish port after drifting off Psathoura near Alonissos; no injuries or pollution reported

For thousands of Greek students, summer means seasonal jobs and exhaustion, not vacations, as soaring living costs make working through college a necessity rather than a choice

A juvenile court in northern Greece found the teenager guilty of intentional homicide over the death of 17-year-old Angelos, who died after an attack on the eve of Epiphany in 2026.

Vehicle owners now have until January 2027 to comply with updated European safety requirements for car first aid kits, with inspections and fines set to begin after the new deadline.

Thousands of property owners and managers must complete the mandatory elevator registration process before the final deadline, as authorities warn of inspections and fines for non-compliance.

A woman from Thessaloniki died after being shot at a shooting range in Malevizi, Heraklion, with initial information suggesting authorities are investigating a possible suicide.

Passengers using Athens’ Metro Line 3 will face evening service changes from June 28 as stations close earlier for rail replacement works, with alternative bus services introduced to cover affected routes.

A fire burning in low vegetation near Petra in central Greece has triggered a 112 emergency alert, with strong winds and high fire risk conditions complicating firefighting efforts