While no homes are currently at risk, the fire continues to burn through forestland, threatening the environment and tourism.

The weakening of winds has been a key factor in the improved conditions, contributing significantly to the fire’s partial containment.

Funding covers home accessibility improvements for 2,500 eligible applicants and includes installation of ramps and special equipment.

Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.

Last month, Greek authorities arrested a man from Azerbaijan for photographing military facilities at the Souda Bay base in Crete.

The first five months of 2025 alone saw 28 homicides—roughly one every five days—and over 20,000 burglaries and thefts, with 62% occurring in Attica

Greek police uncover 74 theft and fraud cases linked to a group of women who targeted elderly women outside banks across Athens, stealing over €120,000

Starting July 14, public hospital patients in Greece will be invited to rate their treatment experience through a short digital survey, aiming to boost transparency, accountability, and service quality across the national healthcare system.

While the kidney transplants have been canceled, further tests are being conducted on the woman’s corneas to determine whether they can still be used

The bulk of the fake declarations appear to have been filed by livestock farmers from the island of Crete between 2019 and 2022.

Mourtzoukou reportedly told authorities that she killed her 18-month-old sister in February 2014, when she herself was just 14 years old.

Over 1,500 migrants have arrived in Crete in recent days, overwhelming local infrastructure and prompting emergency transfers to mainland Greece amid a dramatic rise in migration

The measure applies to specific regions experiencing extreme temperatures, including Attica, Thessaloniki, Serres, Halkidiki, and Magnesia, among others.

A serious bus crash in Voula, a southern suburb of Athens, has reignited concerns about dangerous working conditions for bus drivers and systemic issues with the privatization of parts of the capital's public transport network

As irregular migrant flows from Libya surge toward Greek shores—especially Crete—the Greek government is preparing to adopt severe deterrent measures to manage what officials describe as an escalating crisis

Amid strong winds and overcrowded local facilities, Greek authorities coordinated a large-scale rescue of over 500 migrants from a fishing vessel near Gavdos, as migrant arrivals from Libya continue to surge

In an effort to prevent potential wildfire incidents, preventative movement bans have been issued in multiple regions

While the western part of the country begins to cool, much of eastern and southern Greece, including the Aegean Islands, Crete, and coastal mainland regions, will still face intense heat, with maximum temperatures near or exceeding 40°C

The Athens municipality has activated an emergency plan with air-conditioned shelters, street patrols, and relief for homeless and strays.

The 43-year-old victim had arrived in Greece for a custody hearing, as his ex-wife refused to allow the couple's twins to travel with him abroad