The latest ATV accident on Zakynthos comes as a 20-year-old British tourist remains in critical condition after a separate crash involving a bus on the island.

A rare blanket octopus, a deep-sea species seldom seen near shore, was spotted just off a beach on the Greek island of Evia, giving swimmers a remarkable glimpse of one of the Mediterranean's most unusual marine creatures.

Walkers discovered a British hand grenade dating back to World War II near a river, prompting a controlled disposal operation by military bomb disposal experts.

A major fire at a recycling facility near Athens prompted a large emergency response, while authorities ordered nearby residents to leave the area and raised concerns over a propane truck at the site.

A 74-year-old former patient is being questioned as investigators probe the cause of the blaze, which destroyed a hospital ward and forced the evacuation of around 70 patients.

Family, political figures and friends will gather in Kozani to bid farewell to Vagia Nestora, who died after an arson attack at her family home in Thessaloniki last week

The 20-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot in the head by police following a high-speed chase in Argos

Rain and scattered thunderstorms are expected across northern and eastern Greece on Thursday before conditions improve, with warmer and mostly sunny weather returning on Friday

A fire triggered a major emergency response at Sismanogleio Hospital in northern Athens early Thursday, forcing the precautionary evacuation of parts of the facility as smoke spread through the building. The fire was quickly brought under control

Police rushed to the scene as the group dispersed at their arrival, and two women were arrested after doctors were assaulted and property damaged

A meeting was held under the Athens First Instance Prosecutor's Office to resolve who should clear the debris

Greece is installing floating barriers and nets at beaches to protect swimmers from the venomous pufferfish, or lagokefalos

Coast Guard vessels and private boats are searching for a 70-year-old foreign national after he failed to return while windsurfing in the eastern Aegean

Fraudsters are posing as electricity network representatives to demand money or valuables, prompting officials to remind consumers that no payments or debt arrangements are handled by phone or at home

Tax authorities found that dozens of Instagram posts with commercial content were not properly invoiced, leading to additional taxes and penalties for the influencer’s company.

New police data show a decline in overall juvenile arrests during the first five months of 2026, but authorities and experts warn that violent crimes involving minors are becoming more severe

The national social security authority has confirmed the payment schedule for August and September 2026 pensions, with disbursements continuing to follow separate dates for former self-employed and salaried workers.

Three officers standing trial over the alleged assault on a 19-year-old woman inside a central Athens station in 2022. The prosecutor said the sexual act was proven but consent could not be ruled out, while calling the men's conduct disgraceful.

A new study suggests that adults over 50 who closely follow the Mediterranean diet experience better psychological well-being, with benefits remaining evident even during periods of heightened stress such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Western Greece is planning smart water networks to cut waste, boost security, and adapt to climate change