Greek authorities activated a special disaster management plan, deploying forensic teams, rescue units and hospital transfers after a migrant boat sank following a collision with a coast guard vessel

The deaths of 15 migrants off Chios cast a shadow over the immigration bill debate, with opposition parties calling for full transparency and a thorough investigation

Fifteen people dead and 24 injured after a speedboat carrying migrants allegedly failed to comply with Coast Guard signals before colliding with a patrol vessel off the coast of Chios

Authorities say a speedboat carrying foreign nationals rammed a patrol vessel during a nighttime chase, triggering a sinking, multiple deaths and an ongoing search for missing passengers.

A collision between a coast guard vessel and a speedboat carrying foreign nationals left multiple dead and dozens injured as a large-scale search and rescue operation continues.

According to reports in Greek media, a serious incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday off the coast of the Greek island of Chios, when a vessel of the Hellenic Coast Guard engaged a speedboat suspected of transporting irregular migrants and linked to a human smuggling network. The latest reports claim that between five […]

The 61-year-old was already the subject of an international manhunt under a Turkish red notice for robbery.

A young sailor was fatally injured after being trapped in a watertight door aboard the Blue Star Chios sailed from Rhodes to Piraeus, prompting unions to call a 24-hour strike

The Greek prime minister, in his weekly review, also dismissed reports that a recent labor sector reform allows for the abolition of the eight-hour workday

An impressive lineup of Greek and international speakers will address heritage preservation, resilience, and the challenges of the future.

Following devastating summer fires that burned over 13% of Chios, 21 organizations urge authorities to suspend hunting for at least five years to protect the island’s fragile wildlife

Wildfires scorched over 32,000 acres of land in two weeks, as Greece faces its most dangerous fire weeks ahead.

A massive wildfire in Chios has forced evacuations and left firefighters and residents needing medical aid. One striking image captures exhausted firefighters lying on the road after battling flames that have already destroyed homes and vehicles

Fierce blazes across the Greek mainland and Greek islands like Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Chios, fanned by strong winds, have destroyed homes, displaced residents, and triggered urgent evacuation alerts

According to satellite data from the EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the wildfire has scorched a total of 47,765 stremmata (approximately 11,800 acres)

As aerial and ground crews work tirelessly to maintain control, residents and responders alike are finally breathing a cautious sigh of relief

Chios remains under a state of emergency, which is currently set to last until July 22. With strong winds expected to persist for several more days, firefighting efforts are likely to continue under extremely difficult conditions

The current wildfire is the latest in a series of devastating blazes that have struck Chios in recent years, with significant fires also recorded in 2012 and 2016

Authorities have sent continuous evacuation alerts via the 112 emergency system to safeguard residents in affected zones

Officials continue to urge residents in affected zones to comply with evacuation orders and remain alert for further updates.