The electricity network operator (DEDDIE) cut electricity to the area for safety after the blaze broke out

The Ancient Agora of Athens has unveiled restored historic routes and improved accessibility, offering visitors a clearer view of its monuments and urban history.

Budget data for the first half of 2026 show inflation has become one of Athens's most reliable revenue streams, leaving Greek households to foot a bill the state has no plan to lower before the Thessaloniki fair in September

Greek police arrested a taxi driver and two passengers after a months-long investigation into drug trafficking in the Lamia area, authorities said

Police investigating the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase are examining text messages sent from her phone after her death and retracing her final movements in Greece

Athens is moving ahead with major defense procurement plans, including additional F-16 Viper upgrades, Italian FREMM frigates, and new helicopter deliveries as part of a broader military modernization strategy.

Visitors evacuated from the resort village of Agia Galini are returning to their accommodations as authorities restore electricity, repair roads and continue firefighting operations following the devastating wildfire in southern Crete.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is reportedly trying to balance party discipline with a growing political clash involving opposition leader Zoe Konstantopoulou, as internal criticism emerges within the ruling New Democracy party

Athens says the UN secretary-general's commitment to a UN-led peace process and plans for an informal expanded meeting offer momentum toward restarting negotiations on the Cyprus issue.

Police have identified the woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in central Athens as investigators await toxicology results to determine the cause of her death

Tributes are pouring in for a 27-year-old fire officer found dead near a wildfire in Gythio, while funerals are being held today for two firefighters who died battling a blaze on the island of Crete

Greece has placed its Civil Protection Mechanism on heightened alert after authorities forecast a very high wildfire risk across seven regions, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Witness testimony describing the victim's behavior before the fatal stabbing has prompted a judge to order toxicology tests as investigators seek to determine where the fatal wound was inflicted

Patient advocates warn that poor adherence to prescribed treatments is contributing to preventable deaths, hospitalizations and rising healthcare costs, while a new digital reminder tool aims to help patients stay on track with their medication.

Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.

Greek authorities have detained four people, including the mayor of Paros, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the wildfire that broke out on the island while firefighters continue monitoring scattered hotspots

Three firefighters died and three others were injured as major wildfires continued to burn across Greece, with authorities warning that extreme fire danger will persist into Thursday.

Crete's popular national park will be closed from both entrances on July 30 as authorities cite strong winds and a very high wildfire risk exceeding operational safety limits.