The Greek environment ministry has put forward sweeping planning reforms that would allow construction in protected natural areas, while also extending deadlines for legalizing unauthorized structures across forests, parks and ski resorts.
Wildfires burned more than 2.2 million hectares across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, with the EU recording its worst fire year on record. Greece avoided historic wildfire losses, but nearly 49,000 hectares still burned- including in protected areas.
Around 200 children with disabilities living within the Municipality of Athens are effectively “schoolless,” while families are forced to send their children to overcrowded special schools in neighboring areas.
Foreign ministers meet to expand cooperation in trade, investment and technology, while addressing global developments and maritime security
Closures extend across entire regions, with all schools in the Dodecanese, Cyclades, and Crete remaining shut on April 2.
Severe flooding, strong winds and widespread damage strike the Greek capital, as authorities warn the worst may not be over and urge residents to limit movement
Report: Flammable gas had been leaking for a long time from two holes in pipelines
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The two European electronic artists will perform in Thessaloniki and Athens this April, blending experimental sounds with club energy in a rare live collaboration.
A five-year international underwater expedition brings to light submerged port infrastructure at Asini near the resort town of Tolo, Peloponnese.
The Doha visit forms part of Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias’ wider tour of the Persian Gulf, following a stop in the United Arab Emirates.
Emergency measures in force Wednesday suspend outdoor labor for several hours and encourage remote work across affected regions
President Trump told Britain's Daily Telegraph that the U.S. is considering leaving NATO after allies refused his demand to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The move comes on the heels of similar upgrades by FTSE Russell and S&P Global Ratings last year, and is expected to expand funding opportunities for Greek companies
Board games and LEGO are once again becoming part of our daily lives. How financial hardship, excessive screen time, and a longing to return to simpler times are keeping Greeks indoors
Regional disparities persist, with the Cyclades once again recording the highest prices in the country, where regular unleaded reached 2.173 euros per liter.
With rainfall potentially exceeding 80 millimeters in red-alert zones, authorities are warning of floods, evacuations and disruption to transport and utilities through Thursday
As April Fools’ Day lives on in collective memory and is examined by folklorists, it emerges as playful, cunning, inventive, and imaginative—imbued with touches of superstition, magic, and social satire.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has escalated its investigation into alleged manipulation of EU agricultural subsidies in Greece, targeting sitting lawmakers and referring information on two former government ministers to the Hellenic Parliament
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with the UAE's top leadership in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming bilateral ties and discussing regional security amid rising tensions across the Middle East.