Lycabettus Hill, Pedion tou Areos and Finopoulou Hill are closed to visitors, while patrols and drones with thermal cameras will monitor fire-prone areas across Athens.

About 87 migrants were rescued south of Crete overnight, hours after 240 people were found in five separate operations in the same area.

Aerial and ground spraying is underway across all 66 municipalities in the Attica region as authorities intensify efforts to control mosquito populations and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease.

“The Eastern Mediterranean will play a vitally important role as a gateway to IMEC,” the lawmakers wrote, describing the interconnector as a key piece of infrastructure for the corridor

Northern Spain became a prime viewing spot as the Moon briefly blocked the Sun shortly before sunset, with millions traveling into the path of totality to witness the rare astronomical event.

Authorities place Attica and four other regions on the highest fire-risk alert, with firefighters on full standby and emergency measures in effect

The global unemployment rate for people ages 15 to 24 reached 12.4% last year, while more than 257 million young people were not employed, in education or training, according to the International Labour Organization.

Three arrested over fires linked to agricultural work, open-flame burning and cutting equipment as five regions face Category 5 wildfire risk on Thursday

Apostolos Siskos sets new Greek national record of 1:53.81 to win silver in Paris, finishing behind Olympic champion Hubert Kos

Research finds limited presence of non-native rainbow trout in Aoos basin, while climate change and human pressures threaten native wild trout

Visiting Athens in August? Find out why shops close, what stays open, and what you need to know about the August 15 holiday

A day trip from Athens combines swimming at a saltwater lagoon with a visit to the ancient Sanctuary of Hera and Melagavi Lighthouse for World Lighthouse Day

The phone call reportedly touched on strategic ties, a forthcoming sixth round of strategic dialogue and developments in Middle East, Iran and Ukraine

PM adviser Michael Arghyrou tells Reuters that fire and heat damage now rank as a lasting fiscal risk, as Athens funnels new investment into water and energy systems in tourist regions

The issue at hand is whether the aircraft landing at complied with aviation rules and safety requirements

A guided 90-minute experience in Kapandriti combines four wines from Costa Lazaridi with Greek cheeses and handmade breadsticks.

The weever fish can deliver an intensely painful sting when stepped on in shallow water. Experts recommend simple precautions for swimmers, divers and anglers.

The superyacht encountered difficulties while sailing through the 19th-century-built Corinth Canal, repeatedly striking sides during the passage

The vast majority of countries are not on course to meet international food-system targets, with food insecurity, environmental pressures and affordability among the biggest challenges.