Greek firefighting crews were battling two separate wildfires on Tuesday, one near Epidaurus in the Peloponnese and the other in Crete

Authorities have shut forests, a national gorge and the Palace of Knossos as extreme heat, wildfire danger and temperatures above 40°C prompt emergency measures across Greece.

Known locally as the “Italian,” the invasive blue crab damages fishing nets but has also become a popular summer delicacy for residents of the Pineios River delta.

A 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after her leg became trapped in a manhole in Nafpaktos, before being taken to hospital for precautionary checks.

Greece faces its first major heatwave of the year, with temperatures nearing 43°C. Authorities urge caution as extreme heat grips the country.

The European Commission penalized Alibaba’s marketplace for failing to prevent counterfeit goods, unsafe items and other illegal products from remaining available to millions of European users.

A 16-year-old girl was found intoxicated after allegedly entering a bar with a forged identity card, while her 19-year-old companion also faces charges related to alcohol supplied to a minor

The seasonal suspension of Athens' odd-even driving system will take effect on July 24, allowing unrestricted vehicle access to the city center until the measure returns in the autumn.

Investigators allege the suspects set fires to pressure farmers, extorted money for irrigation access and may also be linked to an alleged agricultural subsidy fraud.

A 30-year-old man died after losing control of his car on a road near Thessaloniki, with the vehicle catching fire after crashing into a light pole. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Emergency crews broke into a locked apartment in Chalkida after finding a resident unconscious, with authorities suspecting severe heatstroke caused by prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures

An intense heatwave will continue across Greece through midweek, with temperatures climbing as high as 43°C before gradually easing from Thursday. Only isolated showers are expected in northern mountainous areas

Mitsotakis highlights Greece’s road projects, occupational insurance reforms and expanded debt repayment schemes in his weekly review.

After Kasselakis split from SYRIZA, New Left and his own party emerged, echoing a long history of splinter parties in Greek politics

Police found a gun, 89 rounds, a knife, and fireworks at his home and car in Plomari

Record arrests over the past two days underscore a crackdown on negligence, as authorities battle successive wildfires during the peak of the 2026 fire season

A Thessaloniki–Serres train broke down at Mouries station with 61 people aboard; the operator is running replacement buses for both directions

At the same time, the Commission acknowledged incremental reform in Greece, while continuing to pressure on Rule of Law foundations such as media freedom and transparency

Police believe a single ringleader coordinated the attacks on New Democracy officials' homes as counterterrorism officers continue searching for three additional suspects