Mykonos TikToker sparks outrage calling €450 beach loungers “cheap”
TikToker causes social media uproar defending €450 beach loungers in Mykonos as “affordable,” sparking intense reactions and sarcastic comments online.
Greece
Fatal car crash on Egnatia Highway: 51-year-old driver killed
Fatal crash on Greece’s Egnatia Highway kills 51-year-old driver, injures passenger after van carrying audio equipment crashes into guardrails near Grevena.
Weather forecast: August heatwave peaks mid-month with storms
August weather forecast shows mild start followed by intense heatwave peaking mid-month around August 15th, with temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C across Greece.
Tragedy in Rodopi: The 11-year-old girl who drowned in the sea did not know how to swim – Her parents were arrested
Tragic drowning incident in Greece as 11-year-old non-swimmer dies at sea. Parents arrested for child endangerment after girl swept away by currents.
Mother charged with premeditated murder of child found dead on Greek beach
32-year-old Algerian mother faces premeditated murder charges after child found dead on Greek beach. Neighbor testimony reveals history of domestic abuse.
Dead Girl in Greece: Mother Faces Prosecutor as Evidence Points to Drowning
Greek mother arrested after forensic evidence shows 3-year-old daughter drowned at beach, contradicting claims of bathroom accident. Water and sand found in lungs.
Patras-Pyrgos highway opens to traffic: First cars cross new route
Major Greek highway opens as first cars cross new Patras-Pyrgos route, connecting Western Greece with improved safety and cutting travel times significantly.
Attiki Odos: 18-year-old arrested for dangerous driving at 188 km/h
18-year-old driver arrested on Attiki Odos highway for dangerous driving at 188 km/h, exceeding speed limit by 108 km/h in 80 km/h zone.
Zappeion: Homeless woman who set herself on fire dies
A 67-year-old homeless woman died after setting herself on fire outside the Zappeion in central Athens. The tragic incident shocked witnesses on Wednesday morning.
Weather: Where rain and storms expected next week
Greece weather improves Friday with fewer storms, but new weather change expected next week bringing rain and thunderstorms to central and northern regions.
Piraeus Port: July vacationers departure peaks as ferries leave at 100% capacity
Piraeus Port sees massive exodus as July vacationers flood ferries to Greek islands. Ferry capacity hits 100% despite soaring ticket prices affecting travel plans.
Volos: Mother faces charges for incest and child pornography
52-year-old mother in Volos faces serious charges including incest and child pornography involving her 12-year-old daughter, shocking the local community.