Greece launches a new digital traffic safety initiative with cameras in eight high-risk areas of Athens and surrounding Attica, aiming to reduce accidents, automate violation detection, and improve transparency in traffic enforcement
Experts in the restaurant industry note that the average spending per traveler arriving in Greece has consistently declined over the past years
To qualify, beneficiaries must have completed at least five months of insurance either in the previous calendar year or within the 15 months preceding the reported illness.
As Alexis Tsipras calls for a “new Metapolitefsi,” old allies reunite and rivals take aim. But can a fractured left—and a returning former prime minister—forge a new political era, or is Greece simply reliving the same drama under a new name?
A 40-year-old nature enthusiast died after becoming injured during a descent in a remote gorge in southern Crete, where rescuers battled extremely difficult terrain for more than 24 hours before reaching him
Using technologies such as artificial intelligence, optical and thermal cameras and satellite connectivity, the new systems enable early detection of smoke and fire, along with precise real-time geolocation of ignition points
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed during a planned ambush arranged through TikTok, with the alleged attackers boasting about the assault online as police investigate the circumstances of the violent incident
Undoubtedly, Greece’s strategic position as an energy conduit shields it both diplomatically and defensively and can enhance its bargaining power
The government introduces long-awaited relief measures for survivors and families affected by the deadly 2017 floods in Mandra and the 2018 wildfire in Mati, including protected compensation, debt cancellation, a special pension and full medical coverage
A surge in agricultural blockades in Greece threatens transport, retail, and exports, with potential product shortages and price increases of 2–7% just ahead of the Christmas season, raising concerns for businesses and consumers
A new climate study ranks Greece among Europe’s most heat-vulnerable countries, forecasting longer and more frequent heatwaves as global warming accelerates across the continent.
At Crete's other major airport, Chania Airport, operations continue normally, with the main gate open and passenger movement unobstructed.
65% of nurses report psychological manipulation (gaslighting) by superiors; 66% report burnout; and 50% are considering changing professions
Dating to the late 7th century BCE, the burial stands out for its rich grave goods and the elaborate adornment of the deceased, the Ministry of Culture reports.
Protesting farmers reject the government’s offer of talks unless roadblocks remain in place, while political tensions rise over how current and past administrations handled similar crises.
Localized showers will develop Tuesday in parts of eastern and southern Greece, while most regions enjoy sunshine and light cloud cover. North winds strengthen over the Aegean, reaching up to 6 Beaufort, with temperatures holding at typical early-December levels.
Uganda had been a notable exception to a worldwide pull-up-the-drawbridge trend—until now
Record company announces a cancellation of her upcoming appearances
Following a €120 million fine on his X platform, Elon Musk accused the European Union of being a tyrannical, unelected bureaucracy, sparking controversy over his criticism of Brussels and Strasbourg officials
Crete is in third place, after two regions in Italy: Campania and Emilia-Romagna