Athens: Drunk driver blocks train tracks for 300 meters
Drunk driver causes major disruption to Athens suburban railway after driving 300 meters on train tracks. Police arrest 29-year-old foreign national.
Greece
Severe weather puts Civil Protection on alert: regions under red code
Greece’s Civil Protection on high alert as severe weather threatens multiple regions. Red code warnings issued for Peloponnese, Thessaly, and parts of Macedonia.
Dimas on Kifissos: Flyover construction and business decentralization under review (Video)
Greek Transport Minister explores Thessaloniki-style flyover for Athens’ Kifissos Avenue to tackle traffic congestion, promising doubled vehicle capacity.
Rhodes grenade explosion: 39-year-old sergeant held device that killed 19-year-old Raphael
Official report reveals grenade exploded in sergeant’s hand during military training, killing 19-year-old soldier who never handled the device himself.
Greece weather warning: “Severe storm” approaching with strong winds over 110 km/h
Meteorologists warn of severe weather hitting Greece with 110+ km/h winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow starting Saturday evening from western regions.
Violanta factory tragedy: How gas detectors work and why high costs matter
Experts reveal how gas detection systems could have prevented the deadly Violanta factory explosion that killed five workers, highlighting safety failures.
Violanta explosion: Region warned of propane tank issues in 2020
Factory explosion investigation reveals region warned about improperly positioned propane tanks in 2020, while deputy mayor confirms undeclared basement construction
Storm “Kristin” path: Where thunderstorms will hit next, Attica forecast
Storm Kristin brings heavy rains and thunderstorms across Greece. Live weather tracking shows dangerous conditions in Attica, with safety warnings issued.
Violanta factory tragedy: “They stole our mother from us, she burned for hours at 1,000 degrees” – Son’s heartbreaking testimony
Heartbroken son demands justice after his mother dies in Greek factory explosion, revealing shocking conditions and calling for accountability.
Violanta factory fire: heartbreak at funerals of three victims
Five women killed in deadly factory fire in Trikala, Greece. Families demand justice after reports of ignored gas leak warnings at Violanta biscuit plant.
Coast Guard arrests four in Athens and Alexandroupoli over international cocaine trafficking ring
Greek Coast Guard arrests four suspects in major international cocaine trafficking operation involving 5 tons of drugs from Latin America worth millions.
16-year-old hospitalized with serious injuries after violent robbery attack in Athens
A 16-year-old was hospitalized with serious injuries after a brutal robbery attack by three masked assailants in Athens, highlighting rising youth crime concerns.