A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site
Greece’s prime minister will travel to Germany on January 9 to speak at the ruling Christian Democratic Union’s annual gathering, following an invitation from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
A teenage boy was hospitalized in northwestern Greece after drug use allegedly encouraged by his father, prompting police to arrest the 36-year-old on charges of endangering a minor and violating narcotics laws
Russia, Iran, and international organisations condemn U.S. strike as countries monitor civilian safety, call for de-escalation, and urge dialogue to avoid further escalation in Venezuela
After the holiday pause, Greek farmers return to roadblocks, with nationwide meetings planned to discuss fuel prices, compensation, and livestock losses from recent outbreaks
Fresh volcanic activity began on January 1, with lava flowing from a high-altitude fissure and moving safely through a natural basin, creating dramatic scenes but posing no threat to nearby communities so far
A young boy in northern Greece lost a finger and faces possible vision loss after a firework exploded during New Year celebrations, prompting an ongoing police investigation
A 52-year-old man was arrested in the Athens area after testing at seven times the legal alcohol limit, following a dangerous late-night drive that damaged multiple vehicles before police stopped him
Strong winds in the central Aegean have led to a sailing ban from major ports near Athens on Saturday, disrupting ferry services to popular island destinations, with normal operations expected to resume on Sunday
Venezuela condemns what it calls U.S. “military aggression” as explosions, smoke and power outages are reported in Caracas and nearby states
Badly burned teenagers are sent to hospitals across Europe for treatment; blaze likely caused by sparklers, officials say
Aliki Kallergis' brother posted a dramatic update on his FB on Friday, denying speculation that his sister's body has been found and identified
One-fifth will not face fines, however, as owners registered the vehicles as inactive
In one case a 73-year-old woman from Kozani is shown receiving 1.5 million euros in subsidies despite her tax code number having been blocked due to a previous irregularity
Deposits of the general government were up by €485 million in November 2025, compared with a €448 million drop in the previous month
Owners who lease properties previously closed or converted from short-term leases to long-term leases by December 31, 2026, will be fully exempt from taxes on the income they earn, and for three years
Five mayors from Greece’s largest cities urge the government to reverse plans to abolish local school committees, warning that centralization is already causing delays, bureaucracy and serious operational problems in public schools
After thousands rang in the new year outdoors, city services launched an overnight operation to clear the mountains of waste left behind
Turkey’s president says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday about peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia and the war in Gaza, days after Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In an interview, the president says he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging