Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the renowned historian, passed away at the age of 99. She is survived by her daughter Marie-Hélène. The extraordinary UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Greece lived a full life, marked by many accolades and important moments. Glykatzi is considered one of the most distinguished academic figures in Byzantine studies. Throughout her career, she delivered […]
A Greek life-sentenced prisoner was fatally shot inside Domokos Prison, prompting an investigation into how the weapon entered the facility and why cameras were absent in the area where the incident occurred
A life-sentenced inmate died after a struggle inside a guard’s office at a high-security prison, with authorities investigating how a weapon entered the facility and the exact sequence of events.
The 53-year-old, who had been staying at a downtown hotel since early February, was found unresponsive in her room, with authorities investigating the cause of death and awaiting autopsy results.
The first woman to serve as President of the Hellenic Parliament and later as President of the Academy of Athens has died at 92, leaving a lasting mark on Greece’s legal and political institutions.
Six people, including conservation group members, found dead under mysterious circumstances, with police investigating possible murder-suicide links amid growing public speculation
A 51-year-old woman in the Philippines died two days after consuming a highly toxic crab for a social media video, reportedly suffering severe poisoning linked to powerful neurotoxins
The father of three was found dead inside his gym in Heraklion, Crete, with authorities ordering an autopsy as no immediate signs of foul play or health issues were reported
A forensic report concluded that an undiagnosed intestinal blockage caused the 35-year-old’s sudden death at home just two weeks after childbirth
A 35-year-old teacher in Arta, Greece, died suddenly while breastfeeding her newborn, leaving behind two young children; preliminary reports suggest cardiac arrest, with further investigation pending
A rubber boat carrying 55 people overturned off Libya’s coast, leaving only two survivors and highlighting the ongoing dangers migrants face crossing the Central Mediterranean
A three-vehicle collision on Crete’s main northern highway near Chania resulted in one fatality and three injuries, prompting emergency response and an ongoing investigation
A 33-year-old Greek professional fisherman from Crete perished in a storm off the U.S. coast, along with six colleagues, leaving family and his hometown in mourning
Health authorities warn of mounting pressure on hospitals as influenza-related deaths and intensive care admissions increase, despite a slight decline in community positivity rates
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
Seven supporters of a Greek football club were killed in a collision while traveling to an away match, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as Romanian authorities investigate the causes of the crash
The young girl died from multi-organ failure caused by complications from the flu, highlighting a surge in influenza-related deaths in Cyprus this season
Emotional scenes marked the funeral of a Greek coast guard officer who died during severe weather, as authorities announced state support for his young child
The existence of a toxic gas leak was further reinforced by the fact that the bodies of the couple’s two dogs were also found, lifeless, inside the residence