Stavros Georgiou: 28-year-old Egyptian confesses to lawyer’s murder — “We argued and I killed him”
A 28-year-old Egyptian man has confessed to murdering Greek criminal lawyer Stavros Georgiou, telling police: “We argued and I killed him.”
Greece
Why katabatic winds haven’t struck yet — the Foehn effect explained
Greek meteorologist explains why katabatic winds haven’t intensified yet and what the Foehn effect means for wildfire danger across Greece.
Greece heatwave peaks at 43.5°C before Thursday relief
Greece’s heatwave peaked at a scorching 43.5°C on Wednesday before meteorologists forecast significant relief arriving Thursday.
Corfu hit by severe storm: Uprooted trees and power outages
A powerful storm battered the island of Corfu, uprooting trees and causing widespread power outages. See the latest images and video footage.
Greece Heatwave Peaks at 42°C Before 10-Degree Temperature Drop
Greece’s heatwave peaks at 42°C on July 22 before a sharp 10-degree drop, heavy storms, and cooler weekend conditions arrive.
Woman Found in Suitcase: No Missing Persons Report Filed — 3 Scenarios Police Are Investigating
A woman’s body found in a suitcase in Athens remains unidentified — no missing report exists. Police pursue 3 key theories via Europol.
Greece heatwave: 43°C temperatures and extreme wildfire danger on Wednesday
Greece faces a dangerous heatwave on July 22, with temperatures hitting 43°C, extreme wildfire risk, and mandatory outdoor work bans across multiple regions.
Athens on high fire alert Wednesday: Lycabettus Hill closed at midnight
Athens declares Red Code fire alert for Wednesday — Lycabettus Hill closed from midnight as the city activates emergency heatwave and fire protection measures.
Chania ship collision: New video footage and shocking eyewitness accounts from Souda port
A passenger ferry and cargo ship collide at Souda port in Chania, Greece — new video footage and shocking crew testimonies reveal what really happened.
Traffic Commander: AI and drones to cut Athens traffic by 30% from September
Greece’s new AI-powered Traffic Commander system aims to cut Athens congestion by up to 30% using drones, cameras and real-time data from September.
Heatwave alert: Traffic bans in Seikh Sou & Chalkidiki, Samaria Gorge closed
Greece issues heatwave alerts: traffic bans imposed in Seikh Sou and Chalkidiki forests, while Samaria Gorge shuts its doors to all visitors.
Tempi Train Crash Trial: Fierce Clash Over Case Splitting — Cover-Up Fears Mount
Greece’s Tempi train crash trial hits a critical juncture as lawyers clash over a case file split that victims’ families warn could lead to a cover-up.