Crete: Two migrant rescue operations save 197 people in hours
Two major rescue operations off Crete saved 197 migrants in 24 hours, with Coast Guard and Frontex coordinating life-saving missions near Kaloi Limenes and Gavdos.
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Attiki Odos traffic restrictions at Fyli junction – Airport route
Major traffic restrictions on Attiki Odos March 6-7 due to maintenance work at Fyli junction. Complete closure towards airport during overnight hours.
Drug-sniffing dog Iris discovers half kilo of heroin in cereal box
Drug detection dog Iris helps Greek police discover 518 grams of heroin hidden in a cereal box, leading to the arrest of two North Macedonian citizens.
Brawl erupts at Athens airport over currency exchange queue
Two men brawl at Athens airport currency exchange queue, one detained carrying Israeli flag as security intervenes to restore order amid traveler chaos.
Middle East crisis: “We heard sirens, planes, distant explosions”
Greek travelers share harrowing accounts of hearing sirens and explosions while caught in Middle East conflict, describing their dramatic evacuation experiences.
Greek police bust crypto fraud ring worth €14.5 million
Greek police bust international cryptocurrency fraud ring worth €14.5 million, arresting 12 members who used Ponzi schemes to deceive investors.
Athens: Ancient mosaic accidentally discovered on Euripides Street
Workers renovating Athens street accidentally uncover well-preserved ancient mosaic, drawing crowds to historic discovery in city center.
Middle East “ablaze”: Most Chania residents remain calm about Souda Bay base (Video)
As Middle East tensions escalate following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, residents near Greece’s strategic Souda Bay NATO base remain calm despite security concerns.
16-year-old ATM fraudster caught after social media boast
Teen fraudster’s social media boasting leads to arrest after ATM scam using cloned cards nets €32,200 in counterfeit cash.
Weather: Return to spring conditions with stable temperatures
Spring-like weather returns with stable temperatures across Greece. Clear skies dominate most regions with possible light showers in select areas.
49 days of anguish: Missing teen Lora found safe in Berlin
16-year-old Lora from Greece found safe in Berlin after 49-day search. Teen refuses contact with parents, raising questions about her disappearance motives.
Athens school stabbing: Video footage shows attack on 17-year-old
Shocking video emerges of knife attack on 17-year-old student outside Athens high school as police arrest two minors for dangerous assault.