A 23-year-old man has been arrested on the island of Skiathos after a 17-year-old tourist accused him of raping her. According to the teenager’s statement to police, she met the man through mutual friends while on holiday in the Sporades. They were out socializing on Thursday night when, she claims, he managed to isolate her […]

Ferries returned to their normal operating schedule on Saturday, but gale-force winds continue in the Aegean

Starting next academic year, Greece will host four licensed private universities offering new law, medicine, psychology, business, and technology programs, marking a major change in the country’s higher education landscape.

A major blaze near Athens has subsided after an overnight battle by firefighters, though scattered hotspots persist. Hundreds have been evacuated and air support is underway as extreme fire danger continues across Greece.

The mild earthquake had a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale and was recorded just before 21.00 (19.00 GMT) on Friday evening, with an epicenter inland from the coastal town of Eretria

Worst blaze in extreme southeast Attica prefecture, southeast of Athens proper, in the Keratea district, which claimed the life of one elderly man

The wildfire raging in Keratea, eastern Attica prefecture, spiraled out of control in the afternoon, claiming the life of an elderly man and burned several homes, amid gale force winds

Several passengers are now seeking compensation for damages, lost income, and emotional distress. Concerns remain over personal belongings and vehicles left onboard since Tuesday night

From Athens to the islands, Nationwide protests across Greece on August 10, 2025, will demand an end to Israel’s military actions and Greece-Israel cooperation

Wildfires have erupted in Drosia, Keratea, and Megara near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts via Greece’s 112 system. Strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts involving dozens of firefighters, ground teams, vehicles, and aerial support

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Due to adverse weather conditions and stormy seas caused by strong winds, the authorities faced significant difficulties during the recovery operation. While the woman’s body has already been retrieved, the search for the man’s body continues

Strong northerly winds of up to 9 Beaufort keep ferry bans in place at Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina ports. Blue Star Ferries announced multiple cancellations and delays. Travelers should check with operators for updates amid rough sea conditions

Family members alerted authorities after they failed to reach him, prompting a search that has now entered its third day. Divers, helicopters, and Coast Guard vessels are scouring the area, but so far, no further signs of the missing businessman have been found

A shocking attack in central Athens left two French tourists robbed and one injured after a taxi driver allegedly stabbed them in Omonia on Thursday night, before fleeing with their money

The child’s mother was briefly detained by police on charges of endangering a minor but was released shortly after to accompany her child to the hospital in Heraklion

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation

A single father from Norfolk, England, who beat bowel cancer, has won the UK EuroMillions lottery. His first plan? Taking his two teenage children on their first holiday abroad — to Greece

The captain of the Panagia Paravouniotissa faces lawsuits from passengers and remains in custody after the vessel ran aground off Evia, with claims for damages and official reports disputing his account of a steering failure.

Authorities have ordered urgent evacuations on the Greek island of Kefalonia after a forest fire broke out in the Karavados area