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.
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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.
Rhodes: Incest victim breaks silence – “My father raped me up to three times a day”
31-year-old woman breaks silence about decade-long abuse by father on Greek island, revealing systematic rape that began at age 16 and continued for years.
Larissa car crash: 47-year-old in critical condition at Volos Hospital ICU
A 47-year-old driver fights for his life in Volos Hospital ICU after a serious head-on collision near Larissa. Fire Department needed for rescue operation.
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.
Heatwave remains in Greece: temperatures hit 40°C in Athens center
Greece faces scorching heatwave with temperatures hitting 40°C in Athens center. Archaeological sites close for safety as prolonged extreme heat affects millions.