Half a century after Jaws vilified sharks, scientists warn that these vital predators are far more threatened by humans than the other way around. In Greece, many species are at risk of extinction despite legal protections and monitoring efforts
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Athens will not deploy troops to Ukraine, stressing Greece’s firm support for Kyiv while rejecting domestic criticism of its position on the war
A group of locals in Veria have raised concerns over a firefighting drone, citing privacy and noise issues, while officials argue it poses no data protection risk
Police in Katerini uncovered a case where a 50-year-old prisoner allegedly extorted €300,000 from a man by phone, linking the threats to grenade and Molotov attacks on relatives’ homes earlier this year
UBS lowered Greece’s 2025 growth forecast to 2.3% but sees recovery driven by consumption, investment, and tourism, with banks still outperforming the European average.
Athens must meet strict milestones by August 2026 to avoid losing EU Recovery Fund money, with billions still to be absorbed despite steady progress so far
Police issued thousands of fines across Greece in a nationwide crackdown on helmet use, as new traffic laws impose stricter penalties to improve road safety and prevent deadly accidents
Wednesday brings mostly clear skies across Greece with seasonal temperatures, though isolated afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms may affect northern and central mainland areas
Compensation for livestock and crop losses from Greece’s 2025 summer fires will be fully paid by September 30. Producers are exempt from assessment fees, and digital records will support the expedited claims process
The pair were jailed, following a decision by a relevant prosecutor and investigating magistrate, pending a further investigation and the possible filing of charges for a wildfire that erupted on Aug. 13
Wildfires scorched over 32,000 acres of land in two weeks, as Greece faces its most dangerous fire weeks ahead.
Over 3.7 million stremmas of land have been scorched in Spain this year, with fires in Zamora, Castile and León, Ourense and Cáceres forcing mass evacuations, though cooler weather offers hope
New deal with Greek Culture Ministry aims to preserve heritage, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen tourism through culture.
Greek authorities suspect a drug-related score-settling after a 47-year-old Albanian man with a criminal record was shot dead in the Agios Panteleimonas district of Athens
Authorities identified uninsured cars, unpaid road taxes, and missed inspections, with drivers now facing fines of up to €1,000 if they fail to comply within three months
Greece signals it will not become an open-border country as migration arrivals drop. Minister Thanos Plevris outlines stricter asylum rules, upcoming legislation, and policies to integrate recognized refugees while reducing dependency on state aid
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A truck collided with two cars near the Iasmos tolls, leaving three people dead and two seriously injured, while witnesses described hearing victims plead for help
Consumers face higher costs as fruits, meat, fish, coffee, and sweets see price hikes, with further increases expected due to rising production and labor costs.
A new labor bill set for Parliament will expand flexible work hours, strengthen collective agreements, and modernize employment rules across Greece