Storm Byron batters Greece with floods, landslides, and heavy rain; schools in Attica will remain closed on Friday. Authorities warn citizens to stay vigilant.

The federation underscores the sector’s strong opposition to what it views as unfair, presumptive taxation based on non-existent income, as well as the introduction of electronic dispatch notes without meaningful consultation.

The police noted that the failure of motorcycle riders and passengers to wear helmets contributed significantly to the severity of injuries in many cases.

Meteorologists warn of severe storms from Wednesday, with some areas expecting over 150mm of rain in three to four days, affecting western, northern, and Aegean regions, including Attica and the Dodecanese islands

A group of students clashed outside a school in Neo Irakleio, north Attica, on Friday, November 21, prompting police intervention. Three teenagers have been arrested, and authorities have filed charges against five minors in total.

Athens and the wider Attica region face an escalating water crisis as reservoir levels hit historic lows. Officials warn that if current trends continue, the capital could face severe shortages within two years

The government’s broader plan calls for six energy recovery plants nationwide, one of them in Attica, with an estimated cost exceeding 1 billion euros.

Two women who survived Greece’s deadliest wildfire recount the horror of July 23, 2018 — and the ongoing struggle to rebuild their lives amid pain, loss, and a state that, they say, abandoned them

According to the latest reports, the fire spread to an adjacent footwear business. Thick black smoke could be seen rising.

According to official data from the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP), water reserves have plunged to 192.8 million cubic meters — 64% below the average level of 2010–2024.

Two men were captured in western Athens following a dramatic pursuit, bringing authorities closer to dismantling a burglary ring linked to at least 15 break-ins across Greece

The interconnection will remain in continuous operation over the next two months, after which Greece’s largest and most complex electricity transmission project will enter commercial service.

Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend

New deal with Greek Culture Ministry aims to preserve heritage, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen tourism through culture.

Greek authorities set strict timelines for damage repair and compensation payouts after the recent Keratea wildfire, with residents to receive initial aid from August 18

Nearly 4,000 acres burned as investigators examine possible arson in a blaze that destroyed homes and scorched large areas of southeastern Attica prefecture

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

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.

The listed zones include major port areas, stormwater outlets, and spots near wastewater treatment facilities.

Strong winds have caused significant disruptions across Attica, including a fallen tree in central Athens and the temporary closure of the National Garden. Authorities warn of gale-force gusts reaching up to 9 Beaufort, with heightened wildfire risks