The local emergency response plan was activated immediately, and an operation began to locate and rescue them.

Kefalonia and Lefkada: dramatic cliffs, turquoise coves, ancient ruins, and Greece's best windsurfing beaches await in the heart of the Ionian Sea.

Rescuers are searching the rugged Pastra area for a 55-year-old man who disappeared while on holiday with his wife

Three of Kefalonia’s oldest churches trace centuries of Greek religious art, from Byzantine frescoes to the Western-influenced Ionian School, surviving earthquakes, shifting empires and the passage of time

A 44-year-old man accused of starting the large wildfire in Pastra has been remanded in custody after appearing before an investigating magistrate, as authorities say he has a history of arson-related offenses.

Southern Kefalonia remains without electricity and water for a second day after a major wildfire damaged the power grid, while crews race to restore service and local officials postpone public events.

Firefighters battle fierce winds and renewed flare-ups as a major wildfire in Kefalonia threatens communities, prompting evacuations and a large emergency response.

Global fame has brought a wave of boats to Fteri's cove, and experts warn its Posidonia seagrass meadow may be at risk

Emergency measures are being introduced after recent landslides at Myrtos Beach, with authorities moving to reduce risks and protect visitors while further safety actions are assessed

A beach lifeguard safely brought seven people, including two children, back to shore after strong waves and currents pulled them into deeper waters off a Kefalonia beach.

Michael Jordan’s Greek island escape continues. After Mykonos, the NBA legend arrived in Kefalonia, drawing attention during a visit to picturesque Fiskardo.

A special police operation in the Greek island of Kefalonia led to six arrests at a nightclub in Argostoli, after resistance to checks and an alleged assault on officers during an anti-organized crime operation.

A centuries-old lace-making tradition crafted from agave fibers has gained official recognition as cultural heritage, highlighting efforts to preserve one of Kefalonia’s most distinctive and endangered folk crafts

Family and friends gathered in Kefalonia for the 40-day memorial service of 19-year-old Myrto, as her father spoke publicly about his grief and frustration over the ongoing investigation

The most recent evidence further contradicts claims made by the accused

A 4-year-old boy was lightly injured after being struck by a car at the port of Argostoli in Kefalonia, with eyewitness accounts and authorities describing how the incident unfolded as an investigation is now underway

New forensic findings in the death of a 19-year-old on a Greek island point to a lethal concentration of cocaine in her system, while authorities await further tests and three suspects remain in custody on serious charges

Three men (aged 26, 23, and 22) have been identified as suspects and were arrested in connection with the 19-year-old’s death

New allegations emerge involving a 66-year-old man linked to a wider criminal case in Kefalonia, with claims of financial fraud and misuse of personal tax credentials now under investigation by authorities.

From prison, the accused recounts the final hours of 19-year-old Myrto, detailing drugs, money transfers and the chaotic moments before her collapse—claims that now shape a case gripping Greece.