Bystanders spotted the body and alerted authorities, after which two lifeguards recovered it from the water.
Three helicopters and six firefighting aircraft are also taking part in the operation, supported by volunteers, municipal water tankers, and heavy machinery assisting ground crews.
Embellished bottoms are bringing texture, sparkle and personality back into summer dressing, offering an easy way to elevate even the simplest warm-weather outfits
A centuries-old lace-making tradition crafted from agave fibers has gained official recognition as cultural heritage, highlighting efforts to preserve one of Kefalonia’s most distinctive and endangered folk crafts
The blaze broke out near two settlements, triggering the immediate deployment of ground and aerial firefighting resources.
New Pentelic marble sections restore part of the monument's original profile as Athens advances long-term conservation work and the Parthenon Restoration on the Acropolis
The World Health Organization reports 75 healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have contracted Ebola, with 17 deaths, amid ongoing shortages of protective gear and international support from China and Uganda.
As EU leaders convene in Brussels, Greece is positioned to play a pivotal role on the budget, the Middle East, and EU enlargement
A new online platform allows livestock farmers and approved providers to apply for electronic identification devices, as Greece begins a pilot traceability system for sheep and goats.
A potential super El Niño threatens global crops, but strong inventories, recent harvests and preparations in key producing regions could help limit disruption to food supplies and prices.
Wreckage of the Hofuku Maru, which sank in 1944 with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard, was located off the coast of Luzon
Young golfers from across Greece will compete at Glyfada Golf Course in a new national tournament designed to support every stage of junior golf development, combining competition, family activities and a celebratory awards event
The Kremlin signals willingness for renewed dialogue with European governments while insisting negotiations must be based on “real dialogue” rather than pressure, as EU officials cautiously explore reopening channels and divisions emerge within the bloc
Court rejects mitigating circumstances and imposes maximum sentence in fatal schoolyard shooting that killed 11-year-old Marios Souloukos in the Menidi district
Europe’s refugee and asylum-seeker population has stopped rising after more than a decade of growth, as applications fall for a second year in a row across the EU and Britain, according to a new study.
According to the Reuters Institute survey, in.gr, MEGA, To Vima, and Ta Nea rank highly in credibility scores. One of the report’s key findings is the decline in overall public trust in the media in Greece. However, despite the many challenges, investigative journalism remains resilient.
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said falling oil costs should quickly be reflected at fuel pumps, while outlining measures on consumer protection, inflation and economic policy
The trial over the death of 11-year-old Marios Souloukos, who was killed by a stray bullet during a school celebration in Menidi, continues as prosecutors condemn celebratory gunfire and call for accountability.
A Romanian national was sentenced after being found guilty of secretly taking photos of underage girls on a beach, with the court converting a prison term into a daily fine despite rejecting mitigating circumstances
Greece strengthens its position in long-haul travel markets, ranking among Europe's top destinations despite a global slowdown in demand.