Woman sets herself on fire outside Zappeion in Athens
Elderly homeless woman sets herself ablaze outside Athens’ Zappeion Hall. Presidential Guard intervenes quickly, victim hospitalized with severe burns.
Greece
Rhodes: 38-year-old charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old stepdaughter
Rhodes court orders detention of 38-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter following forensic evidence.
Dead girl found in Palaio Faliro remains unidentified after four days
A young girl found dead on a Greek beach remains unidentified after four days. New forensic evidence suggests she may have been older than initially thought.
Greece heatwave ends: 13 days of extreme heat reaching 46°C
Greece’s 13-day heatwave finally ends after temperatures reached 45.8°C, marking one of the longest extreme heat periods ever recorded in the country.
Weather forecast: When heat subsides, how August will unfold
Meteorologist reveals when Greece’s intense heatwave will end and forecasts potential for another heat surge in August with temperatures above normal levels.
Kyriaki Griva murder trial: 40-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment
40-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Kyriaki Griva. Court orders investigation into GPS tracking violation. Family expresses gratitude.
Agios Nikolaos: heightened security as Israeli cruise ship arrives
Israeli cruise ship arrives in Crete under heavy police protection as protesters demonstrate. Tourists respond to chants with Israeli flags.
Olympic weightlifter Dimitris Zarzavatsidis dies at 69
Greek Olympic weightlifter Dimitris Zarzavatsidis dies at 69 after cancer battle. Widow Voula Patoulidou shares heartbreaking final moments with parapolitika.gr
ASEP: Provisional lists published for DYPA director positions
ASEP publishes provisional lists for DYPA director and deputy director positions. Candidates can submit objections from July 30 to August 4, 2025.
Rhodes: Eight arrested for Crown Iris protest incidents receive trial date
Eight protesters arrested during Crown Iris cruise ship demonstration in Rhodes receive August trial date for violence and disobedience charges.
OPEKEPE: Seven convicted for illegal subsidies, prison terms 9-15 months
Seven defendants receive prison sentences for illegal OPEKEPE subsidies. Court forwards case to European Prosecutor for further investigation.
Greece weather forecast: August predictions and surprises ahead
Greece faces relief from current heat wave as temperatures drop to seasonal norms, but August brings surprising weather patterns and potential heat waves.