The 41-year-old captain of the boat was arrested and a preliminary investigation has been launched into the causes of the accident

The roughly 20-meter luxury yacht ran aground in shallow waters on Aug. 16 and remained stuck despite an attempted tow, drawing the attention of swimmers and visitors along the Argolic Gulf

From flaky cheese pies and seaside calamari to sunset cocktails, open-air cinema and gelato beneath the Acropolis, this is a delicious route through the Athens locals love—best explored in the slow, carefree days of August

As Athenians head out of the capital for the August 15 holiday, visitors fill the Acropolis and historic center, discovering a quieter side of the city at the height of summer.

Video shows the vessel veering out of control before striking a Kalamos pier and dragging moored boats with it. No injuries were reported

A 10 day work stoppage from August 17 to 26 will keep tax office staff away from on site checks at restaurants, hotels and shops just as Greece's revenue authority pushes to intensify audits during the busiest weeks of summer

Tourism professionals say spending has lagged behind visitor numbers for a third straight year, with July falling short of expectations and hopes now resting on August and September to close the gap

The teenager suffered serious neck and spinal injuries after diving from a pier at Vari Beach, with the lifeguard keeping her immobilized before safely bringing her to shore.

AADE has stepped up inspections of bars and restaurants, hotels and car rental firms across tourist hotspots, using drones, digital tracking and more than 225,000 citizen complaints to flag possible violations

Three of 213 passengers were taken for precautionary medical checks after the collision in Voutoumi Bay; no injuries or water intake was reported

Greece’s tax authority is stepping up inspections before and after the August 15 holiday, focusing on restaurants, beach bars, accommodations and vehicle rental businesses in high-traffic tourist areas

The visa express scheme that was renewed through April 2027 has helped push Turkish arrivals to Greek islands up fivefold since 2023, spreading revenue across hotels, restaurants and ferry companies

Tourists gather at Xanemos Beach near Skiathos Airport to watch planes land and take off at close range, despite repeated warnings about powerful jet blast.

The statement by Greek Police (EL.AS) on Friday follows a handful of local media reports claiming a surge in serious criminal complaints and several serious road accidents amid the peak summer season

POEDIN says the island’s hospital is under severe pressure during the tourism season, with rising emergency visits linked to accidents, alcohol-related incidents, and reported sexual assaults.

Once built to house refugees and working-class families, the Dourgouti neighborhood in Athens is undergoing a new transformation as rising rents, short-term rentals, and growing demand reshape one of the city's most historic communities.

A body recovered west of the small Dodecanese island was identified as a sailboat passenger who disappeared after the vessel was swept off course by strong currents

The woman drowned after rescuing a swimmer in distress near the resort of Malia, as three children aboard a rented speedboat witnessed the tragedy

The mayor of the Greek island said the 22-year-old tourist hospitalized with burns after an accident at the Samothrace thermal springs is not in life-threatening condition, while authorities continue investigating the incident.

Authorities clarified that one foreign tourist is still missing after earlier reports suggested all eight people from a disabled sailboat had been found. Seven have been rescued as an extensive sea and land search continues off the Greek island of Symi.