Homes, warehouses, cars, olive groves, and stretches of virgin forest were reduced to ashes in Friday’s wildfires southeast of Athens, which also claimed the life of an elderly man found burned in his home.
The mild earthquake had a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale and was recorded just before 21.00 (19.00 GMT) on Friday evening, with an epicenter inland from the coastal town of Eretria
From the glow of ancient temples to the melodies of open-air concerts, the August full moon remains one of Greece’s most atmospheric cultural nights, blending history, art, and the magic of the summer sky
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
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
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
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.
The overall project is budgeted at 7.3 million euros and with a competition timetable until late 2026
The company received a 2,000-euro fine for failing to remove construction materials as required by the city’s cleanliness regulations. Additional fines totaling 4,500 euros were imposed for road safety violations
The 32-year-old Algerian mother of the young girl found dead in the southern Athens suburb of Palaio Faliro has been remanded in custody following a joint decision by a Greek prosecutor and the investigating judge. The mother is accused of causing the death of her young daughter, whom she abandoned on the beach in Edem, […]
Despite a slight recovery in room revenue and occupancy, Athens still trails cities like Madrid, Rome, and Barcelona in tourism performance, with only Istanbul falling behind in key metrics.
The Greek capital ranks 12th globally in a new index of the best cities for remote work and holidays, confirming its growing appeal among digital nomads and hybrid workers.
An Egyptian appeals court decision nearly two months ago threatens the very existence of the history monastery as a Greek Orthodox institution abruptly
A grenade caused a late-night explosion at a hookah café in Athens' Agios Panteleimonas district, injuring two men. Greek authorities are investigating the incident as a possible targeted attack, with forensic tests and witness statements underway
In 1973, two Palestinian gunmen turned a peaceful summer day at Athens' Ellinikon Airport into a bloodbath, targeting innocent travelers in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on Greek soil
With a program that balances spectacle and substance, the Greek Fashion Festival aims to establish itself as a key event on the international fashion calendar—celebrating Greek creativity and positioning Athens as a growing capital of cultural innovation
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas Rejected Israeli Ambassador Noam Katz's Criticism
Spanning an impressive 460 acres, it is Greece’s largest botanical garden and a living, breathing ecosystem where nature thrives.
The woman, an undocumented Algerian national, told police she panicked after her 3-year-old daughter suffered a fatal accident at home and left the child’s body by the sea to avoid arrest
A 24-year-old Australian citizen wanted for murder and arson was arrested at Athens International Airport and faces extradition to stand trial in Australia