The wildfire raging in Keratea, eastern Attica prefecture, spiraled out of control in the afternoon, claiming the life of an elderly man and burned several homes, amid gale force winds
Inflation in Greece accelerated in July, driven by surging rents, higher energy bills, and rising prices in clothing, food, and hospitality, despite a sharp drop in olive oil prices
Turkey, the UN, and the UK warn that the move will escalate violence and cause widespread suffering rather than end the conflict
Several passengers are now seeking compensation for damages, lost income, and emotional distress. Concerns remain over personal belongings and vehicles left onboard since Tuesday night
From Athens to the islands, Nationwide protests across Greece on August 10, 2025, will demand an end to Israel’s military actions and Greece-Israel cooperation
Wildfires have erupted in Drosia, Keratea, and Megara near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts via Greece’s 112 system. Strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts involving dozens of firefighters, ground teams, vehicles, and aerial support
The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70
Due to adverse weather conditions and stormy seas caused by strong winds, the authorities faced significant difficulties during the recovery operation. While the woman’s body has already been retrieved, the search for the man’s body continues
Strong northerly winds of up to 9 Beaufort keep ferry bans in place at Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina ports. Blue Star Ferries announced multiple cancellations and delays. Travelers should check with operators for updates amid rough sea conditions
Family members alerted authorities after they failed to reach him, prompting a search that has now entered its third day. Divers, helicopters, and Coast Guard vessels are scouring the area, but so far, no further signs of the missing businessman have been found
A shocking attack in central Athens left two French tourists robbed and one injured after a taxi driver allegedly stabbed them in Omonia on Thursday night, before fleeing with their money
The child’s mother was briefly detained by police on charges of endangering a minor but was released shortly after to accompany her child to the hospital in Heraklion
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation
A single father from Norfolk, England, who beat bowel cancer, has won the UK EuroMillions lottery. His first plan? Taking his two teenage children on their first holiday abroad — to Greece
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The captain of the Panagia Paravouniotissa faces lawsuits from passengers and remains in custody after the vessel ran aground off Evia, with claims for damages and official reports disputing his account of a steering failure.
Authorities have ordered urgent evacuations on the Greek island of Kefalonia after a forest fire broke out in the Karavados area
The founder of luxury boatmaker Mazu Yachts vanished en route to Mykonos, with his vessel found wrecked and half-sunken off the Turkish coast, sparking an international search effort.
Euronext’s takeover bid for the Athens bourse operator has fueled a surge in trading activity and pushed the market to the world’s second-best performance this year.
For over 1,500 years, the Lighthouse of Alexandria lit the Mediterranean and stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—until nature and time reduced it to rubble, leaving only legends and a fortress in its place