Police say narcotics were discovered during a search of the property of a man already being held in custody over the killing of a 54-year-old whose body was allegedly dumped in a river.

Torrential rain, strong winds and intense hail battered rural communities, leaving thousands of acres of agricultural land flooded or heavily damaged as authorities assess the extent of the losses.

Greece’s new tourism spatial-planning framework introduces the possibility of suspending the use of newly built homes on islands for short-term rentals.

A new €3.42 million EU-backed project will support the rollout of 106 fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points across strategic locations in Greece and Romania, strengthening sustainable transport corridors in Eastern Europe

Unstable weather is set to grip much of Greece in the coming days, with thunderstorms, sudden downpours and strong winds expected across mainland regions, the islands and Athens.

Retailers are preparing for the seasonal discount period, which will run through the end of August, while shops will also have the option to open on the first Sunday of the sales season

A dispute over a last-minute judicial amendment has highlighted growing tensions between Athens and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, prompting concerns over the scope of investigations involving political figures

The planned strike is expected to impact restaurants, hotels, and catering services across Greece, particularly in high-traffic tourist destinations.

Greece and France reaffirm their commitment to deeper cooperation and continued exchange of expertise in environmental protection and climate action.

Strong demand and rising prices position Greece among Europe’s top-performing short-term rental markets despite spring slowdown and geopolitical uncertainty

Canadairs, drones, forest commando units, and tracked vehicles all deployed in Mandra for the "DIA PYROS 2026" exercise

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will travel to Tirana next week as Athens and Tirana look to revive efforts to resolve a long-standing maritime delimitation dispute through international legal channels

Health authorities are monitoring the situation after a special education student was admitted to intensive care, while parents seek more information as classes continue

A court sentenced the 27-year-old to more than seven years in prison after finding he monitored military installations in Crete and collected sensitive information, allegations he denies and has appealed.

A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals deep transport inequality across Europe, with Greece topping the continent in forced car ownership

The proposed legislation aims to clarify responsibilities between municipalities and regional authorities, while introducing electoral changes, digital voting options and new mechanisms for transparency and oversight

A report considers the potential link with pesticide use and exposure, although experts say more research is needed to assess the claims

Mitsotakis highlighted the significance of Article 42(7) of the European Union treaty, which concerns mutual defense assistance among member states, referring to the recent crisis involving Cyprus.

New wind farms would be barred from islands smaller than 300 square kilometres, limiting future projects to just 15 larger islands, including Crete, Rhodes, Lesvos and Evia.

Fuel costs across Greece are soaring ahead of peak tourist season, with island prices nearing record highs and drivers in major cities already cutting back on travel