Firefighters continue to fight an active wildfire on the Greek island of Chios, while a blaze in Halkidiki has been brought under control. Authorities remain on high alert as strong winds and hot weather keep the risk of new fires high nationwide

Beneath Greece’s postcard-perfect coastline lies a deadly risk. Hundreds drown each year—often quietly, within minutes, and in seemingly safe waters—turning moments of joy into tragedy

Friday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine across Greece, with mild winds in most areas but stronger gusts up to 6 Beaufort in the northern Aegean. Temperatures will be near seasonal averages, reaching 36°C in parts of western mainland Greece

Today's August 15 holiday marks the peak of the annual summer season in Greece, with a major religious festival combining with the exodus of hundreds of thousands of urban dwellers and the arrival of millions of visitors from abroad.

Antetokounmpo watched the Greek side emerge victorious 69-61 in a friendly against Montenegro in Thessaloniki, part of preparations for the Eurobasket 2025 tournament

The two suspects follow the arrest of a 25-year-old a day earlier, also on arson charges, with police saying the latter confessed to intentionally starting a fire in a semi-rural area

The quest for ethical governance and rule-based decision-making, including peace-making, has always been marred by inconsistencies, if not plain hypocrisy and self-serving-ness

An 86-year-old man was found unresponsive in the sea near a popular Halkidiki beach and later pronounced dead at a local health center

Ahead of a high-stakes Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump vows tough measures if Moscow blocks peace, while Kyiv and European leaders set firm red lines

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