Near tragedy at Athens hospital: elevator falls from 3rd floor
Hospital employee narrowly escapes death as elevator plunges three floors at Athens medical facility, raising serious safety concerns about equipment.
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Sailboat sends SOS signal off Paros – Rescue operation underway
Sailboat in distress off Greek island of Paros sends SOS signal as emergency rescue operation involving ferry and helicopter gets underway.
Keratea fire: 15,808 acres burned – Satellite image reveals scale of destruction
Devastating wildfire in Keratea burns 15,808 acres, kills one person. Satellite images reveal massive destruction across southeastern Attica grasslands.
Samaria Gorge rescue: Epic 3km carry operation saves injured hiker
Dramatic rescue in Greece’s Samaria Gorge as 11 rescuers carry injured 60-year-old hiker 7km by hand to reach helicopter evacuation point.
Heroic Canadair pilot’s night water drop mission over Keratea fires
Air Force pilots make unprecedented nighttime water drops over Keratea wildfire using Canadair aircraft, marking a first-ever dangerous mission that helped contain the blaze.
Fatal accident in Hersonissos: Shocking footage of crash that killed tourist
Tragic fatal accident in Hersonissos kills 50-year-old tourist. Shocking video captures moment truck collides with motorcycle while avoiding pedestrian.
Weather Alert: 24 Areas on Red Alert – Extreme Fire Risk as Strong Winds Continue
Strong winds continue across Greece with 24 areas on red alert for extreme fire risk. Gusts up to 11 Beaufort expected until winds weaken Tuesday.
The fall of Vangelis Batarlis: From police medals to luxury and prison
Greek police officer Vangelis Batarlis falls from social media fame to drug charges. TikTok star cop’s luxury lifestyle raised questions before cocaine arrest.
Devastating wildfire in Attica: Heroic volunteers jump fences to save homes from flames (Video)
Devastating wildfire rages in Attica, Greece, as heroic volunteers jump fences to save homes. Strong winds hamper firefighting efforts with 260 firefighters deployed.
Giannaros on Keratea fire: “Winds at 4-5 Beaufort overnight, picking up again in the morning” (Video)
Fire meteorologist warns of dangerous winds continuing overnight in Greece’s Keratea wildfire, with conditions expected to worsen by morning.
Night of terror in Keratea and Ancient Olympia: All-night battle with flames as strong winds fuel widespread fire fronts
Devastating wildfires rage through Keratea and Ancient Olympia with 260 firefighters battling 7km fire fronts amid strong winds and mass evacuations.
Fire reaches homes in Herakleia, Elis: Dramatic evacuation
Major wildfire reaches homes in Greek village of Herakleia, forcing dramatic evacuation as elderly residents flee amid falling ash and threatened properties.