Greece's delegation reached Ankara for the NATO summit as Rutte unveiled a 40 billion dollar defense package involving several allied nations

As peak tourist season begins, Greek island communities face a water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, and rising demand. From Meganisi to Kythnos, island mayors describe key issues faced including emergency measures taken

A 75-year-old American tourist was struck by a car while attempting to cross the road to visit the Leonidas monument near Thermopylae. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Chalkida has installed Greece's first floating barrier to protect swimmers from invasive pufferfish and jellyfish as warming seas reshape the Mediterranean

A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment after relatives raised the alarm. Authorities say there are no visible signs of foul play, while an autopsy is expected to determine the exact cause of death

A rare coincidence unfolded in the Greek city of Patras, where two sisters welcomed healthy baby boys on the same day, with both newborns weighing exactly 2,810 grams.

A prosecutor has recommended felony charges against a 55-year-old woman accused of abusing twin siblings, while a separate misdemeanor trial linked to the same case is scheduled later this month.

A toxic smoke plume from the Oraiokastro fire near Thessaloniki has spread across southern Greece, prompting health warnings and precautionary measures.

Two journalists, a former senior police officer and two intelligence officers are among eight Predator targets now pursuing civil claims in Athens against the businessmen and technicians behind the hacking. The case will be heard in 2027

Applying sunscreen at the wrong time or using too little can significantly reduce its effectiveness, experts warn. Here are the most common mistakes that leave skin exposed to harmful UV rays

Greece's national disability confederation has urged the government to make accessibility a core pillar of its housing strategy, proposing financial incentives, inclusive building standards and targeted support for people with disabilities.

Explosions near the hotel where the French president was staying highlighted Syria's ongoing security challenges, but Emmanuel Macron continued his visit and met President Ahmed al-Sharaa as scheduled.

Fidan called for European defense initiatives to stay fully open to all NATO allies and branded restrictions on defense-industrial cooperation "strategic liabilities," in a message widely read as aimed at Athens and Nicosia

Nearly 400 AI-powered traffic cameras will begin operating in phases across the Athens metropolitan area, automatically detecting red-light violations while fines will only be issued after police review each case.

Androulakis is expected to press the prime minister on the cost of living crisis, but Samaras's Supreme Court motion over his own surveillance and a committee vote on summoning key witnesses could steer the session toward the Predator scandal.

Climatebook's analysis of Copernicus data shows June 2026 was the hottest in decades across much of Western Europe, while Greece remained near average

Authorities have placed Crete and the North Aegean on high alert as extreme wildfire conditions persist, urging the public to avoid fire hazards and remain vigilant.

The Hellenic Fiscal Council's spring report trims 2026 growth to 1.9% and raises its inflation forecast to 3.2%, citing energy costs, weaker exports and the winding down of EU recovery money as drags on household spending power

Security footage captured the dramatic confrontation at a local pastry shop in Athens, after the employee realized the weapon used in the robbery attempt was fake, prompting her to resist as the suspect fled with cash from the register