In terms of Achaia prefecture and the greater Patras region, which bore the brunt of several wildfire fronts this week, the fire brigade chief said six blazes alone erupted on Tuesday within a few hours
Thousands of travelers head to the Greek islands for Assumption Day, causing heavy traffic at ports and on highways. Authorities implement special road safety measures, while metro, bus, tram, and suburban train schedules are adjusted to meet summer holiday demand
As Israel prepares a renewed push to seize Gaza City, heavy air and ground assaults leave over a hundred dead, while Hamas negotiates in Egypt and global calls for a ceasefire grow
Authorities probe the killing of 39-year-old pregnant woman and her partner in Melbourne, amid reports a dispute over dogs may have triggered the violent attack
Complaint led to police stake out; charges of pollution, environmental damage filed, while municipal government refers to 'petty political' angle paralyzing rubbish collection amid peak holiday season
Metlen has completed and handed over the Athens-3 (ATH3) facility to Digital Realty. Located near Athens, it offers cutting-edge data storage, management, and cloud connectivity, strengthening Greece’s role as a data hub in Southeast Europe
The German bank sees strong loan growth and capital performance driving further upside for Greek lenders, despite recent stock market gains
Greece will see a slight drop in temperatures over the August 15 holiday weekend, with strong northerly winds in the Aegean and the possibility of local showers and storms in some regions, according to forecasts
Authorities plan extensive audits and temporary closures during the August holiday weekend, targeting businesses with past violations and signs of tax irregularities across popular tourist destinations
Hundreds rallied at the Greek port to denounce the arrival of an Israeli cruise liner, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the country’s alleged role in war crimes
Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey face devastating wildfires during an intense heatwave. Dozens dead and thousands affected, as authorities struggle to contain fires under extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C
Authorities identify a 26-year-old Albanian with a criminal record after fingerprints were found on a makeshift incendiary device discovered by a local resident
Fire crews are close to fully containing the large blaze in western Greece, as aerial and ground forces work to extinguish the final hotspots
In London, Ukraine’s president seeks to strengthen allied unity before the Alaska summit, warning Trump not to let Putin dictate terms on Ukraine’s territory
Greek Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and insists borders cannot be changed by force during a leaders’ video conference on Ukraine
A new study reveals that eating just three servings of fried potatoes per week can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%, while boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes show no such effect.
A leading surgeons’ association warns that some doctors in Greece are luring patients with unproven “painless” treatments promoted on social media and TV, fueling dangerous misinformation and undermining trust in the country’s healthcare system
Twenty years ago, a Helios Airways Boeing 737 vanished from radio contact, triggering a tense military response before crashing near Athens—killing all 121 on board. The investigation uncovered a chain of human errors and systemic failures.
Authorities in western Greece have arrested three men, aged 19 to 27, in connection with separate attempted and suspected arson incidents as wildfires continue to burn in the Achaia region
From August 24 to September 6, the Peloponnesian city transforms into a hub for world-class performances, masterclasses, and cross-cultural collaborations, uniting ancient settings and modern stages in a celebration of music without borders