Bus collision with car on Acharnon Avenue: Traffic disrupted
City bus collides with private car on Acharnon Avenue in Athens, causing major traffic disruptions on key route to city center.
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Devastating fire in Afidnes and Kryoneri – The critical importance of fire protection
Major wildfire destroys homes and crops in Greek towns despite fire prevention efforts. State struggles to clear public lands while fining citizens for plot neglect.
Greece weather: Heatwave gradually subsides, rain coming
Greece’s intense heatwave is finally retreating from Monday, starting in western regions. Rain expected Tuesday onward as temperatures drop to normal July levels.
Heatwave hits Greece: Temperature soars to 45.8°C on Friday
Greece experiences record-breaking temperatures as the mercury hits 45.8°C in Messinia during the country’s first major heatwave of summer 2024.
Kalymnos: Sailing vessel becomes adrift after mechanical failure
Coast Guard rescues Bulgarian sailing vessel with three crew members after mechanical failure leaves boat adrift off Greek island of Kalymnos.
Wildfires: Tough battles as 112 alerts issued
The Fire Service is on high alert as a barrage of wildfires broke out across various regions of the country on Friday afternoon. The prolonged heatwave and extremely low humidity levels have created ideal conditions…
17-year-old faces charges for revenge porn in Kastoria, Greece
Teen faces charges for revenge porn after digitally altering classmate’s photo and posting it online, highlighting growing cybercrime concerns in Greece.
Civil Protection: Several Greek regions on high fire alert Saturday
Greek regions including Attica face maximum fire alert Saturday as Civil Protection issues level 5 warning amid extreme weather conditions.
7 men arrested for child pornography in Greece as police sweep dark web
Greek cybercrime police arrest 7 men for child pornography after sweeping dark web operations, confiscating devices and digital evidence in coordinated raids.
Tragedy in Crete: 20-month-old girl chokes to death on meat
Tragic accident in Heraklion, Crete as 20-month-old girl dies after choking on meat while eating with family. Hospital unable to save toddler despite emergency care.
Crete: 4-year-old in critical condition after drinking fuel oil
4-year-old child in critical condition on ventilator after accidentally consuming fuel oil in Crete, transferred to pediatric intensive care unit.
Firefighting aircraft crashes into Corinthian Gulf – Both pilots safe
Firefighting aircraft crashes into Corinthian Gulf with both pilots safe. Second aviation incident in Greece within 24 hours during fire season operations.