Copernicus satellite data shows 1,581 hectares scorched in Eastern Attica wildfire that killed one man, forced hundreds to evacuate, and destroyed homes and land; two power company officials arrested over suspected cause

Authorities warn of “extreme fire risk” on Sunday, with winds up to 90 km/h and temperatures near 40°C in parts of the country. Cooler conditions expected by mid-August holiday.

In a joint EU–Middle East mission, Greece delivered food supplies to Gaza by air, aiming to ease shortages and support civilians in the conflict-hit region

Zelensky made the statement ahead of meeting planned between Putin and Trump in Alaska on August 15

Ferries returned to their normal operating schedule on Saturday, but gale-force winds continue in the Aegean

A major blaze near Athens has subsided after an overnight battle by firefighters, though scattered hotspots persist. Hundreds have been evacuated and air support is underway as extreme fire danger continues across Greece.

Beyond criminal charges, the Trump administration is exerting economic pressure on Venezuela. Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has tightened an oil embargo and imposed additional tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan crude

Short-term rentals in Greece have reached unprecedented levels this year, surpassing one million available beds months earlier than in 2024, as demand remains well above the European average during the summer peak.

Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Cairo with talks focusing on Gaza, Libya, regional cooperation, and boosting bilateral trade and investment

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

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.

Cambodia and Thailand’s defence chiefs met in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to finalise a permanent ceasefire following deadly border clashes in July that killed 43 and displaced over 300,000

A preliminary investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is underway into €2.5 million in subsidies allegedly received by Greek politician Kalliopi Semertzidou and her family, with anti-money laundering authorities also involved in the probe

A true phenomenon of post-classical music, Ludovico Einaudi will grace for the first time the Panathenaic Stadium, known as Kallimarmaro, on September 26. Tickets are already available.

The captain of the ship that ran aground off the coast of Nea Styra appeared before a prosecutor on Wednesday. Tugboats are working to dislodge the vessel.

The helicopter, carrying a total of eight people — three crew members and five passengers — had departed from the capital, Accra, at 09:12 local time. It was en route to Obuasi, a major gold-mining town, where a national event was scheduled to take place.

Italy has approved the long-delayed Messina Strait Bridge project, framing it as vital for national security and NATO mobility. Though presented as strategic infrastructure, experts question its military value, calling it a political move to revive a historic ambition

Greek FM George Gerapetritis said both sides are interested in St. Catherine’s Monastery continuing its uninterrupted course within the status quo in place for the past 15 centuries