Police reported a total of 16 arrests during a protest march of around 5,000 people

The tremor was felt in the greater Athens-Piraeus area’s western districts, east of the quake's epicenter

Two individuals were rescued by the coast guard and Frontex; the 'migrant route' beginning in eastern Libya has ferried thousands of irregular migrants to Crete over recent years, while also resulting in hundreds of fatalities

The tragic incident occurred on the Ionian Island of Zakynthos, with reports saying the animal was the family's pet dog

Mild seismic activity in sea region south of the Peloponnese

The deadly incident, which saw Alexandros Grigoropoulos hit with one bullet directly in the chest fired by a special police guard, caused massive rioting in Athens and other cities in December 2008

Conversely, the Penepistimio and Syntagma metro stations in central Athens will be closed for most of the day on Saturday

The Greek food safety authority (EFET) has ordered the recall of Kinder Mix 3D Pop-Up chocolates sold by Lidl Hellas due to unclear labeling of wheat flour, posing a gluten allergy risk for consumers with intolerance

Small and medium retailers report disappointing Black Friday results, with nearly half seeing lower sales than last year and widespread concern over rising costs and limited traffic, leaving hopes pinned on the holiday season to recover revenue

A truck travelling against oncoming traffic on the Athens–Thessaloniki motorway was stopped by police early Friday, with authorities arresting the Bulgarian driver on dangerous driving charges. No collisions or injuries were reported

Western Attica towns, including Mandra, face heavy flooding again from Storm Byron. Experts point to extreme rainfall, sudden water surges, and debris-filled streams as key factors, highlighting the limits of existing flood protection efforts

Greece reports 80 new goatpox cases in 17 regions, with strict biosecurity and controlled slaughter measures in place to contain the disease ahead of the holiday season, while authorities reassure consumers that goat and sheep meat remains safe

Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs

On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Ministry of Labor issued a broad advisory outlining mandatory protective measures for employees in regions expected to be hit hard by the storm.

Authorities remain on high alert nationwide as severe flooding, landslides, and vehicles swept away by fast-moving waters have been recorded in several regions.

Protesting farmers intensified blockades on major highways and border crossings, causing severe traffic disruption and leaving hundreds of trucks stranded as demonstrations spread across multiple regions

Severe flooding from Storm Byron has hindered travel across Greece, prompting public-sector absences, telework recommendations and strict safety rules for private employers, especially for outdoor and delivery workers

Taxis in Athens will be available from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 5, to facilitate transport access.

An EU-backed project to link Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania by road and rail advances with new MoU and scheduled 2026 master plan.

The 29-year-old driver who killed a 24-year-old in front of his family, tested positive for both cocaine and alcohol, and has requested a supplementary forensic examination