George Papadakis: Beloved journalist’s final hour – How he passed away
Beloved Greek journalist George Papadakis from ANT1’s “Good Morning Greece” died within an hour after suffering cardiac arrest at a friend’s home in Athens.
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Greek universities complete major student registry cleanup
Greece completes massive university reform, removing over 308,000 inactive students from higher education registries in landmark cleanup operation.
Athens traffic police conduct 5,531 breathalyzer tests in 24 hours
Athens traffic police conducted 5,531 breathalyzer tests in 24 hours during New Year’s period, with only 17 drivers found above legal alcohol limits.
Parnassos ski resort packed with visitors: Five slopes open
Parnassos ski resort reaches peak capacity during holidays with five slopes and seven lifts operational, plus three fully functioning chalets for visitors.
Greek farmers block highways: Athens-Lamia route closed, open protests continue
Greek farmers maintain highway blockades affecting Athens-Lamia route while preparing for crucial nationwide meeting to discuss agricultural demands this Sunday.
Weather: 2026 among hottest years in history – What forecasts reveal
2026 predicted to be among hottest years in history, with global temperatures reaching 1.46°C above pre-industrial levels according to UK Met Office forecasts.
Makis Christodoulopoulos properties go to auction in January
Greek footballer Makis Christodoulopoulos faces property auctions in January as his luxury beachfront estate goes under the hammer for €593,100.
Apartment fire in Corinth: Elderly woman rescued unconscious
Breaking: Elderly woman rescued unconscious from apartment fire in Corinth, Greece. Seven firefighters with three vehicles responded to the emergency scene.
Crans-Montana explosion: No foreigners among victims say Swiss media
Swiss resort explosion at Crans-Montana bar leaves multiple casualties. Greek community leader confirms no foreign nationals among victims according to local media.
New Year’s Eve traffic police crackdown in Athens: 62 positive alcohol tests from 6,129
Athens traffic police conducted 6,129 alcohol tests on New Year’s Eve, finding 62 positive cases as stricter drunk driving laws show deterrent effect.
Snow blankets Greek islands for New Year’s Day 2026
Greek islands including Naxos, Lemnos, Tinos and Samothrace welcomed 2026 with rare snowfall as winter weather blanketed mountainous villages.
Greek soldiers send New Year message from Turkey border outpost
Greek soldiers stationed at the Turkey border send heartfelt New Year wishes while maintaining vigilant watch at Evros frontier outpost, ensuring national security.