The 43-year-old man who confessed to the murder of 45-year-old Stavroula Leventaki has been placed in pre-trial detention after apologizing to her family, as investigators highlight contradictions in his statements.
Greek maritime unions stage a three-hour work stoppage on June 26 from 19.00 till 22.00 after a surge in summer ferry routes left the Athens-area port unable to dock all its vessels, forcing some crews to spend nights anchored offshore.
Authorities have charged seven people over a deadly confrontation in Kallithea that left a 15-year-old boy dead, with investigations continuing into the circumstances of the incident.
Drug trafficking networks are constantly changing their structure and methods, adapting to law enforcement pressure and new technologies, says Deputy Police Director Giannis Karydakos
As Greece’s wildfire season intensifies, concerns grow over dry grass and uncleared vegetation on Mount Hymettus, with local authorities and municipalities exchanging responsibility over delayed clearance work
Authorities say a criminal organization linked to large-scale drug trafficking in Mykonos and the wider Athens area was dismantled, with arrests made and drugs, vehicles and cash seized.
A technical issue affecting an approach radar system led to temporary restrictions in air traffic operations at Athens International Airport, causing delays to arrivals and departures.
Seven people have been arrested and 17 identified in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old in Kallithea, Athens, after a violent clash between groups of teenagers escalated in a park and spilled into nearby streets
Weather conditions in Greece will become more stable over the weekend, with mostly sunny skies, stronger Aegean winds and temperatures rising without reaching heatwave levels.
In an effort to curb crime and improve safety in the Greek capital, 80 new foot patrol officers will go on duty this fall
The Greek Shipping Ministry said the application procedure for 2023 island transport costs is set to open on July 7
The project will modernize the 80.4-kilometre Palaiofarsalos–Kalambaka railway route with new electrification, signaling and safety systems to improve the performance of Greece’s rail network
A new legal framework for taxis and chauffeur-driven vehicles has triggered disputes, with industry groups taking cases to Greece’s top administrative court over restrictions and market rules
The EKO Acropolis Rally gives the public its first look at a major new sports complex rising from the former Athens airport
Fuel subsidies and EU-backed compensation scheme aim to offset losses from invasive toxic species spreading through southern Greek waters
With 50 targeted measures, a unified housing agency, and digital platforms for students and public servants on the islands, the government aims to curb the property crisis and expand the housing supply
A 26-year-old man was arrested after police linked him to four robberies inside apartment buildings, where elderly women were attacked and valuables worth more than €7,000 were taken.
A fast-moving fire at a lumber yard near Ai Giannis Chostos sparked a massive emergency response, with authorities issuing a 112 evacuation alert as the flames spread to nearby residences
Pandemics are not just about viruses. As humans push deeper into nature, the barriers protecting us from emerging diseases continue to erode.
A prostate cancer patient in Athens underwent surgery while the Greek surgeon operated from Wuhan, marking a milestone for telemedicine and robotic-assisted procedures in Greece