Fire crews battling the major wildfire in western Attica said some of their vehicles were damaged or broken into while parked in Magoula as they responded to the emergency.
Strong winds with gusts of up to 60 km/h are expected to continue affecting wildfire zones on Monday, while authorities have placed Attica, Boeotia and Evia under a very high wildfire risk warning.
Civil Protection warns of extreme wildfire danger Saturday in Attica and Evia, with high risk across much of Greece
Wildfires in Boeotia, Attica, and Argolida are burning under very unfavorable conditions driven mainly by strong north winds
Strong northeasterly winds are sweeping eastern mainland Greece, the Aegean and Attica, increasing wildfire danger as authorities urge residents to avoid activities that could spark fires
The Greek Health Ministry is calling for increased inspections and pollution monitoring
Authorities traced meat products to 20 food businesses across the Attica region after inspectors uncovered an unlicensed meat processing operation, prompting a wider food safety investigation
Nine people, including two children, sought ER care after eating at the same restaurant
Greek authorities say they uncovered a planned attack after seizing a grenade and firearms during a coordinated operation, with investigators examining the alleged roles of those involved.
The new camera network forms part of a broader €193 million road safety plan aimed at reducing traffic accidents through stricter enforcement and infrastructure upgrades
Widespread blackouts disrupted traffic and trapped residents in elevators across Attica as soaring a/c use put the power grid under pressure
Greece launches Traffic Commander, an AI-powered system designed to monitor Attica’s roads in real time and tackle chronic congestion.
Nearly 40% of the utility's investment plan will modernize wastewater infrastructure in eastern Attica, with recycled water expected to irrigate more than 13,000 hectares by 2030.
Firefighting forces remain on high alert as scorching temperatures and strong winds persist in the area
Traffic restrictions will be in place at the Metamorfosi interchange on July 13 and 14 as construction works modify the junction, affecting vehicles heading toward Lamia during nighttime hours
A gas explosion at a workshop in Aspropyrgos spread rapidly to nearby buildings, leaving two workers hospitalized with severe burns and prompting two arrests
New analysis by the National Observatory of Athens shows that more than 172,973 acres of land have burned in Attica since 2017, with forest losses reaching 38% of the region's total forest area
Dioxins, PM2.5 and carcinogens from the blaze have spread as far as Attica, with potentially hazardous consequences for health, according to experts
More than 150 firefighters, backed by 16 aircraft and six helicopters, are battling a blaze that broke out around midday Sunday near Oinoi in western Attica, as authorities work to keep the flames from reaching homes
Crews brought a wildfire in eastern Attica under control within an hour, while a major firefighting operation is underway in the northeastern Peloponnese amid persistent high wildfire danger