The government introduces long-awaited relief measures for survivors and families affected by the deadly 2017 floods in Mandra and the 2018 wildfire in Mati, including protected compensation, debt cancellation, a special pension and full medical coverage
Localized showers will develop Tuesday in parts of eastern and southern Greece, while most regions enjoy sunshine and light cloud cover. North winds strengthen over the Aegean, reaching up to 6 Beaufort, with temperatures holding at typical early-December levels.
Despite intense storms and frequent flood alerts, Attica now faces an officially declared drought emergency. Years of prolonged dryness have drained reservoirs, forcing authorities to confront a water crisis reminiscent of the severe shortages of 1988–1994
TO VIMA reports from London as Keir Starmer convenes Zelensky and European leaders at Downing Street for critical Ukraine discussions
A hiker injured in a remote gorge on Crete remains stranded as rescue crews await a Super Puma helicopter, after rough terrain prevented emergency teams from reaching him by ambulance
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The city’s main metro line is back in operation three days early after completing a major round of system tests, with full holiday service restored as trials on the network’s new extension continue.
The deadly incident, which saw Alexandros Grigoropoulos hit with one bullet directly in the chest fired by a special police guard, caused massive rioting in Athens and other cities in December 2008
Conversely, the Penepistimio and Syntagma metro stations in central Athens will be closed for most of the day on Saturday
A truck travelling against oncoming traffic on the Athens–Thessaloniki motorway was stopped by police early Friday, with authorities arresting the Bulgarian driver on dangerous driving charges. No collisions or injuries were reported
At the start of the summit, Modi emphasized that India maintains a clear position favoring diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Western Attica towns, including Mandra, face heavy flooding again from Storm Byron. Experts point to extreme rainfall, sudden water surges, and debris-filled streams as key factors, highlighting the limits of existing flood protection efforts
Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs
Greek Foreign Minister emphasizes principled diplomacy and respect for international law at the Vima Conference, highlighting Greece’s role in Eastern Mediterranean stability and structured dialogue with neighboring countries, including Turkey and Libya
The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators
Speaking at Athens Policy Dialogues, former President Prokopios Pavlopoulos warned that “Turkey wants to swallow Cyprus” and urged Athens and the West to seize what he described as a historic moment to advance a just settlement
The Greek President went on to make a brief historical review of the region up to the present day. “Greece, due to its position on the front line of developments.
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The very high-profile Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump's choice for ambassador to Greece, was given a tour of the Parliament building by Nikitas Kaklamanis, with talks following
Several streets in central Athens will be temporarily closed on Sunday morning for the “43rd Athens Health Run.” Drivers are advised to avoid affected routes between 08:00 and 10:30 and follow traffic police instructions to prevent congestion