The tremor was pinpointed at 24 kilometers southwest of the Paleochora site on the southwest coast of Crete

Austria’s capital will welcome the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle, following singer JJ’s 2025 victory, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14 and the grand final on May 16

The six arrests on Wednesday in and around the greater Athens area were for drug and weapons offenses

While the government highlights improvements in healthcare, collapsing hospital infrastructure and staff shortages fuel public anger and fierce opposition criticism

The US State Department’s annual human rights report highlights improvements in media freedom in Greece in 2024, while noting ongoing concerns over pressure on journalists and isolated cases of harassment

Tender squid stuffed with a flavorful mixture and baked to perfection, served on a vibrant pomegranate-tomato sauce. A light, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for any occasion

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore

Over 11,000 complaints were filed this summer on Greece’s MyCoast platform, highlighting illegal sunbeds, blocked access to beaches, and safety gaps. Halkidiki and Eastern Attica ranked highest among reported violations

The White House has joined TikTok with a new @whitehouse account, featuring Donald Trump’s first post declaring “I am your voice.” While Trump embraces the platform’s reach, Congress remains wary of Chinese control over user data

A 78-year-old man faces legal action after fatally kicking a stray cat in the Agia municipality, highlighting Greece’s strict animal welfare laws

Emergency services respond as sections of the Athens suburban railway are temporarily closed following a serious incident near Nea Ionia and Iraklio stations

Half a century after Jaws vilified sharks, scientists warn that these vital predators are far more threatened by humans than the other way around. In Greece, many species are at risk of extinction despite legal protections and monitoring efforts

Two fatal motorcycle crashes occurred within an hour in Athens on Wednesday, leaving two riders dead and another critically injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of both accidents

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Athens will not deploy troops to Ukraine, stressing Greece’s firm support for Kyiv while rejecting domestic criticism of its position on the war

Despite the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and the push for a digital euro, cash remains resilient in Europe. Recent data shows it continues to dominate in daily transactions and as a safe store of value across all generations

Israel’s defense minister approved a military plan to seize Gaza City, ordering the mobilization of 60,000 reservists. The move comes as Israel signals preparations for a new phase of operations aimed at defeating Hamas and freeing hostages

A group of locals in Veria have raised concerns over a firefighting drone, citing privacy and noise issues, while officials argue it poses no data protection risk

Police in Katerini uncovered a case where a 50-year-old prisoner allegedly extorted €300,000 from a man by phone, linking the threats to grenade and Molotov attacks on relatives’ homes earlier this year

UBS lowered Greece’s 2025 growth forecast to 2.3% but sees recovery driven by consumption, investment, and tourism, with banks still outperforming the European average.