Two children have been hospitalized after separate scooter accidents in western Greece, raising fresh concerns over safety as hundreds of minors are treated each year—many without protective gear.

It is a way to encourage children’s physical activity, especially at a time when research shows that, due to insufficient physical activity combined with poor nutrition, childhood obesity is on the rise

A child injured in a serious collision in southern Crete has died in hospital after emergency surgery and intensive care, despite repeated resuscitation efforts during transport and treatment

A young woman in northern Greece has been charged with exposing a minor to danger after her five-year-old son was found throwing objects from a sixth-floor balcony, prompting a police intervention and temporary relocation of the child to relatives.

A five-year-old boy from the Netherlands remains in intensive care after a pool accident at a hotel in Crete, as authorities detain three people including his father and investigate safety procedures at the facility

A new nationwide childcare support scheme will provide monthly subsidies for families and allow vetted carers—including relatives and retirees—to care for infants and toddlers under a regulated framework starting next week.

Child remains in stable condition as police investigate the incident and charge the father with child neglect

A nationwide childcare support program is set to launch later this month in Greece, offering monthly financial assistance to mothers and introducing certified neighborhood caregivers to help balance family life and employment

As schools close for the Easter break and families spend more time at home and travelling, a child safety organization warns of increased accident risks and shares practical prevention guidelines

A two-year-old girl was hospitalized after being attacked by a dog inside a home in Piraeus, prompting police intervention and the arrest of her grandmother for alleged child endangerment

A U.N. inquiry found that Russian authorities’ forced transfer of Ukrainian children since 2022 constitutes crimes against humanity, with long-lasting impacts on the lives of victims

Children enter institutions physically or psychologically traumatized, from parents who have overwhelmingly experienced poverty and social exclusion. They are then asked to live in an environment that, by its nature, struggles to offer individualized attention and care

Hundreds of new hospitalizations and severe pediatric cases are raising concern as doctors warn the flu wave is not over and urge vaccination for children

Greek authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death of a newborn girl who died shortly after being rushed to hospital, with early findings ruling out injuries or abuse

A newborn girl was rushed to a veterinary clinic before being transferred to a hospital, where she later died; authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident

A landmark California case will test whether major social media platforms can be held liable for alleged harm to teen mental health, as executives prepare to defend their products in court

Eight children have been placed under hospital care in Crete after their parents were convicted of systematic abuse, while a grandfather who assumed temporary custody now also faces charges following new allegations.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car in Larissa on Monday morning and transported to the General Hospital, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident

Greece’s flu outbreak remains aggressive, with two young children hospitalized in intensive care and health authorities reporting new ICU admissions and deaths, even as overall hospitalizations show signs of decline