Halkidiki: Municipality removes over 200 beach chairs and umbrellas
Municipality of Polygyros removes nearly 200 unauthorized beach chairs and umbrellas from Gerakini beach in Halkidiki, enforcing public beach access rights.
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Second Moldovan fugitive wanted by red notice arrested in Greece
Police arrested two Moldovan fugitives wanted by Interpol red notices at Athens airport, including former party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc accused of embezzling millions.
Civil Protection: Very high fire risk in many areas of Greece on Wednesday – Temperatures persist in the 40s
Greece faces very high fire risk Wednesday as heatwave continues with temperatures reaching 43°C in some areas, Civil Protection warns multiple regions at danger.
High fire risk warning today for Thessaloniki and Halkidiki – Safety advice for residents
Thessaloniki and Halkidiki face high wildfire risk today due to extreme heat. Authorities issue safety warnings and fire prevention guidelines.
Halkidiki: 6-year-old boy injured at water park, hospitalized
A 6-year-old boy suffered leg injuries in a fall at a water park in Halkidiki and was rushed to Hippokration Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Greek police launch tender for bomb disposal robot and jammers
Greek police launch €1.3M tender for bomb disposal robot and signal jammers to enhance explosive ordnance disposal capabilities and counter-terrorism operations.
Thessaloniki: Man charged 2,000 euros each to smuggle 16 migrants
Greek authorities arrest 31-year-old man for smuggling 16 migrants in hidden truck compartments, charging 2,000 euros each for transport from Turkish border to Thessaloniki.
Thessaly Evros Pass reopens for 2025: Economic support platform
Greece’s Thessaly Evros Pass platform reopens Wednesday for 2025, offering digital voucher cards worth up to 200 euros to support tourism in flood and fire-affected regions.
Heatwave alert: Civil protection safety guidelines as Greece faces extreme temperatures
Greek authorities issue urgent heatwave safety guidelines as temperatures soar to 43°C. Essential protection tips for vulnerable groups during extreme heat.
17-year-old in critical condition after suicide attempt at Greek hospital
17-year-old remains in critical condition at Greek hospital ICU after suicide attempt three weeks ago, with doctors expressing growing concern about her recovery.
Irini Mourtzoukou: Forensic findings for Panagiotakis case due within days
Greece’s notorious Mourtzoukou infanticide case enters critical phase as forensic committee prepares final report on 15-month-old victim’s death within days.
Extreme heatwave warning: Temperatures to exceed 42°C in Greece
Italian meteorologists warn of extreme heatwave hitting Greece and Balkans, with temperatures exceeding 42°C through Saturday before dramatic cooling expected.