A 57-year-old local man was apprehended on Monday on charges of intentionally setting seven rural fires in the western part of the large eastern Aegean Island of Lesbos
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), as it's officially known, also placed 237th on the global list Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
Insurance companies have started paying rapid compensation to policyholders hit by recent wildfires, while also providing equipment, community aid and animal welfare support in affected regions
A recent survey by Creta24 across online food delivery platforms shows that the price of a beloved pita gyro in Heraklion has now surpassed the 6 euros mark.
Authorities are exploring the possibility that the Turkish businessman's vessel might have collided with a cargo ship.
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou urges Athens and the EU to formally recognize the State of Palestine, arguing it is the only realistic path to peace and a step that could empower moderates on both sides of the conflict
A new licensing framework requires crypto exchanges and wallet providers to meet EU MiCA standards, while tighter checks aim to curb money laundering and tax evasion
The Greek Ministry of Labour has challenged Eurostat figures showing the country leading the EU in long working hours, arguing that employees work fewer extra hours than reported
Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.
Rental costs in Greece have surged far beyond family budgets, with student apartments in cities like Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras now averaging €500–€800 per month, creating mounting pressure for government intervention
Air travel data shows a sharp rise in autumn arrivals, with destinations like Crete, Rhodes, and Athens staying busy well into November thanks to strong demand from the US, UK, Germany, and Israel
Dozens of passengers were stranded for hours on a historic railway line in the Peloponnese after a train broke down in a remote mountain area. Fire services and Hellenic Train organized a rescue operation
Athens told the United Nations that Libya’s objections to Greek offshore exploration south of Crete are legally baseless, stressing its rights under international law
GATCA will stop work for 4 hours as part of a 24-hour strike declared on that day by the largest civil servants’ union, the Supreme Administration of Greek Civil Servants Trade Unions ADEDY.
Monday will bring sunshine across most of Greece, with afternoon showers limited to the mainland mountains. Temperatures remain near seasonal averages, while northerly winds in the Aegean may reach up to 6 Beaufort.
A new study warns of decades of demographic decline, with shrinking birth rates, an aging society, youth emigration, and housing pressures driving the trend
Once reliant on imports, China is rapidly expanding olive cultivation and brands, raising concerns that Greek olive oil could lose ground in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets
Temperatures will dip slightly this weekend with scattered showers and storms in the north, before a new heatwave is expected to hit in early September
A 40-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife in front of their children remains missing, with police investigating whether he may have taken his own life
Once seen as an affordable daily treat, coffee has become a rising expense for Greek households, with forecasts warning of further price hikes in cafés, supermarkets, and even at home