Chios wildfire: 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes for third day
Massive wildfire in Chios enters third day as 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes. Multiple evacuations ordered as smoke reaches Cyclades and Crete.
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Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School
Serbian Prime Minister and renowned endocrinologist Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School, strengthening Greece-Serbia ties.
Breathalyzer: Over 7,000 checks in 5 days, 13 arrests
Greek police conduct massive breathalyzer operation, checking over 7,600 drivers in 5 days. 138 violations detected, 13 arrests made under new stricter DUI laws.
Syros drug bust: Gang trafficking drugs to nightclubs arrested
Police arrest drug trafficking gang flooding Syros nightclubs with ecstasy and party drugs during peak summer season after surveillance operation.
Chios wildfire: Island declares state of emergency as blazes rage
Chios has been declared in a State of Civil Protection Emergency by decision of the General Secretary of Civil Protection, to address urgent needs and manage consequences arising from the forest fires. The declaration will…
Greece mourns 14-year-old hero who drowned saving friend
Community mourns 14-year-old Greek boy who heroically drowned saving friend, as family donates organs to give others life.
Vouliagmeni: What the pilot said in his testimony about the factors that led to the helicopter crash
Helicopter crash in Vouliagmeni: Pilot blames strong winds and mechanical failure as video evidence reveals factors leading to the accident.
Halkidiki: What does the husband of the policewoman who died two months after being hit by a truck says
Greek police officer dies heroically after two-month battle following truck accident while trying to break up roadside fight in Halkidiki.
Arachtos river tragedy: Two children declared brain dead after drowning
Two children declared brain dead after drowning in Arachtos river. Parents make heroic decision to donate organs to save other children’s lives.
Actress Katerina Gioulaki dies at 87
Beloved Greek actress Katerina Gioulaki, known for iconic TV roles in “Retire” and “Konstantinos and Eleni,” passed away at 87 after staying away from spotlight.
Police raid on Piraeus forensic service morgue under investigation
Greek police conducted a surprise raid on Piraeus forensic service morgue following prosecutor’s orders to investigate operations and staff compliance.
University doctors cleared to work in private healthcare sector
Greece opens path for university doctors to work in private healthcare sector through new ministerial decision, ending chronic employment restrictions.