Weather with dual personality: Areas hitting 100°F, where storms will strike
Greece faces contrasting weather patterns with temperatures soaring to 100°F in mainland areas while thunderstorms threaten Macedonia and Thrace regions today.
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Greek journalist Iro Kariofilli dies after cancer battle
Greek TV journalist Iro Kariofilli dies after brave cancer battle. The Alpha TV crime reporter passed away Tuesday after fighting illness for 2.5 years.
Greece heatwave: Scorching temperatures will hit 40°C, major drop expected
Mercury has climbed to extreme heights, with heatwave temperatures tormenting masses of people and readings in the 40s being recorded in many areas across the country. Attica is also “baking” with mercury reaching critical levels…
Massive wildfire rages for second day in Drama, Greece
Massive wildfire continues for second day in Drama, Greece. 71 firefighters and aerial units battle flames in forested area while homes remain safe.
Arrest for espionage in Souda: The 26-year-old Azeri was given a deadline to apologize
Azerbaijani national arrested for espionage at Greece’s strategic Souda Bay naval base after collecting thousands of photos of military installations.
Chios wildfire: 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes for third day
Massive wildfire in Chios enters third day as 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes. Multiple evacuations ordered as smoke reaches Cyclades and Crete.
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School
Serbian Prime Minister and renowned endocrinologist Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School, strengthening Greece-Serbia ties.
Breathalyzer: Over 7,000 checks in 5 days, 13 arrests
Greek police conduct massive breathalyzer operation, checking over 7,600 drivers in 5 days. 138 violations detected, 13 arrests made under new stricter DUI laws.
Syros drug bust: Gang trafficking drugs to nightclubs arrested
Police arrest drug trafficking gang flooding Syros nightclubs with ecstasy and party drugs during peak summer season after surveillance operation.
Chios wildfire: Island declares state of emergency as blazes rage
Chios has been declared in a State of Civil Protection Emergency by decision of the General Secretary of Civil Protection, to address urgent needs and manage consequences arising from the forest fires. The declaration will…
Greece mourns 14-year-old hero who drowned saving friend
Community mourns 14-year-old Greek boy who heroically drowned saving friend, as family donates organs to give others life.
Vouliagmeni: What the pilot said in his testimony about the factors that led to the helicopter crash
Helicopter crash in Vouliagmeni: Pilot blames strong winds and mechanical failure as video evidence reveals factors leading to the accident.