A man from Crete has been arrested after Greek authorities found assault rifles, pistols with silencers and other equipment in a stolen car, leading investigators to believe they prevented a contract-style killing
Advanced technology for wildfire monitoring and detection was unveiled today at a special event at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, attended by Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis. The equipment, donated by the Kaizen Foundation, includes 10 integrated communication and drone-link systems that can be deployed quickly anywhere in the country to support the Fire […]
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
Dating to the late 7th century BCE, the burial stands out for its rich grave goods and the elaborate adornment of the deceased, the Ministry of Culture reports.
Uganda had been a notable exception to a worldwide pull-up-the-drawbridge trend—until now
Over two days, traffic police in Attica conducted nearly 12,000 breathalyzer tests, resulting in 224 drivers exceeding the legal alcohol limit and 14 arrests for driving under the influence, highlighting the region’s ongoing road safety challenges
A 36-year-old driver without a license caused two fatal accidents in Xanthi, killing a 71-year-old motorcyclist and his own brother, prompting police investigation and charges of negligent homicide
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
In Athens, unions will assemble at 6:30 p.m. outside the Ministry of Rural Development and Food in Vathi Square.
As expected, an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident, as well as an operation to extricate the craft from the jetty.
A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest
Tourism remains a cornerstone of the Greek economy, a trend reinforced by OECD projections.
Legislators expressed particular interest, officials said, in Greece’s recent energy agreements and in the next round of meetings under the 3+1 format with Cyprus, Israel and the United States, which is expected to reconvene in Washington in April
The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality
The event is being organized and hosted by the Delphi Economic Forum, The Council – Greece in Global Affairs and the historic Athens weekly “To VIMA” (Το Βήμα), with this year’s theme entitled ‘The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux’
The highest rates of unemployment in Greece were observed among women at 10.6%, individuals aged 15–19 (25.1%), the Region of Western Macedonia (16.5%).
President Donald Trump said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be subject to military attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising regional tensions
Reports claim Giannis Antetokounmpo asked the Milwaukee Bucks for a trade before the season began, fueling league-wide debate as the team struggles through a severe slump.
The talented midfielder, who turns 19 this month, continues draw the attention of several leading European clubs, with teams such as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, Milan and Manchester United paying attention
Tsipras also spoke of the need for "a new political transition" and a new "political big bang" that will bring citizens closer to politics again, speaking before an audience at a large downtown theater that included many of his former political associates and allies