Persistent rainfall will gradually subside across much of Greece on Oct. 29, although showers will linger in eastern and southern areas before becoming increasingly isolated later in the day

The Greek prime minister will lead a high-level UN Security Council debate on emerging technologies and maritime security, the centerpiece of Greece’s October presidency of the body

A new trail in Parnitha National Park near Athens allows wheelchair users and other visitors with mobility challenges to enjoy the forest independently, with accessible routes, rest areas and upgraded facilities at the Bafi mountain refuge.

From stalled EU decisions on energy and long-term spending to delayed farm subsidies and uncertainty over gas transit routes, Greece faces mounting risks as major economic initiatives struggle to deliver on their promises.

The end of Recovery Fund financing has halted the intake of new samples, putting specialized cancer testing, 35 scientific jobs and a network of 10 research institutions at risk

Severe flooding in southern Pelion has inundated homes and businesses, cut off villages and disrupted power supplies. The mayor says rainfall brought water volumes comparable to those seen during Storm Daniel in 2023

A proposal to ban cash payments for orders delivered by courier has been withdrawn following objections from retailers and concerns from consumers who prefer to pay in cash

New Fire Service guidelines require vegetation clearance, safer fuel storage, fire detection systems and round-the-clock emergency planning at telecommunications sites in forested areas. Existing installations will have two years to comply where adjustments are practically feasible

Constant notifications and after-hours emails are blurring the boundary between work and personal life. A new European Parliament report calls for stronger protections against digital overwork, while experts warn that legal rights mean little if workplace culture still expects employees to be constantly available.

Elliniko Metro says groundwater monitoring has shown no rise in water levels near the site of reported basement flooding on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, but acknowledges that none of its engineers has inspected the affected building

Germany, France, Italy and Greece have objected to a proposal to make Canada the European Union’s first “associated member,” citing legal uncertainty and concerns that the undefined status could set a precedent for other non-EU countries.

How mammography became established for early breast cancer detection, from the first scientific reports and safety concerns to the need for regular screening

Greece’s annual commemoration of its 1940 resistance to Italy has evolved through political conflict, competing historical narratives and changing ideas of national identity. Historians Harris Athanasiades and Polymeris Voglis explain how the anniversary took shape—and which parts of the past were left out.

Students from schools across Athens marched through the capital as Greece commemorated the 1940 “Oxi” (“No”) anniversary. The ceremony was attended by political, military, religious and other public officials.

Updated forecasts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail across parts of eastern Greece on Wednesday, with the highest-level red alert in Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and the Dodecanese islands.

Speaking after Greece’s October 28 military parade in Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of peace, national sovereignty and military deterrence, linking the country’s defense spending to economic stability.

Greece’s October 28 military parade featured advanced air defense systems, long-range missile launchers, drones and unmanned naval vessels, highlighting the country’s plans to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic defense technology.

With neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot assured of a parliamentary majority, Israel faces potentially prolonged coalition negotiations. Turnout reached its highest level in more than two decades in the first election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.

Urban planning studies covering hundreds of municipal areas have advanced under an EU-funded program, but none of the resulting plans has received final approval. The next challenge is turning them into legally binding rules governing land use and development