How social media fame turned a stray feline in Crete into a viral spectacle — until local rescuers stepped in to save her

Every August, pets across Greece are abandoned by their owners. But is this merely cruelty—or a violation of rights? As the legal debate around animals' status evolves, a former prime minister makes the case for a cultural reckoning

The fine is Greece’s harshest penalty yet following public outrage and a growing crackdown on animal cruelty.

The bear, protected under Greek and EU law, was found dead near a village in Kastoria. Killing or injuring animals is a criminal offense under Greek law.

In the latest incident of animal cruelty in Greece, a 56-year-old man reportedly poisoned 8 cats in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Following an investigation, police officers of the Toumba precinct identified the purported culprit, subsequently forming a case file against him. The suspect was fined €60,000 under the provisions of the new animal cruelty law. Police […]

The boa was 'rescued' by the Wildlife Protection and Care Association (ANIMA) and no one was harmed.

Police arrested a 31-year-old male in Volos for the abuse and death of at least six stray animals. He now faces a fine of 100,000 euros and court.

The incident occurred on Santorini over the weekend and has animal rights activists and the public fuming over the continued lack of protection measures for donkeys on the island.

The deplorable conditions of the horses at the center, which also hosts at least 2-3 donkeys, were revealed after the death of one of the tree horses stabled at the facilities on Sunday

The defendant did not appear in court and denied accusations of animal cruelty. His sentence was suspended for three years.