Mount Hymettus fire contained in 20 minutes after swift response
Swift firefighting response contained Mount Hymettus wildfire within 20 minutes, preventing damage to homes and university facilities in Athens.
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Palaio Faliro: Mystery deepens over dead child found on beach
Mystery deepens over 3-year-old girl found dead on Greek beach. Forensic exam rules out murder but raises questions about abuse signs and identity.
Rhodes: Tensions at port as Israeli tourists arrive
Tensions erupted at Rhodes port as 650+ Israeli tourists arrived on cruise ship. Protesters opposed Israel’s Gaza policies while riot police maintained order.
Satellite images reveal massive destruction from wildfires in Greece
Satellite imagery reveals devastating wildfire damage across Greece, with over 40,000 acres burned in Kythira, Evia, and Attica regions.
Kyriaki Griva murder trial: Prosecutor seeks conviction for premeditated homicide
Prosecutor seeks conviction for premeditated murder in high-profile domestic violence case, rejecting diminished responsibility claims in methodical killing.
Lefkada: 47-year-old man found dead after being pulled from sea
A 47-year-old Serbian tourist was found dead after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Egkremnoi beach in Lefkada, Greece on Sunday afternoon.
Bus collision with car on Acharnon Avenue: Traffic disrupted
City bus collides with private car on Acharnon Avenue in Athens, causing major traffic disruptions on key route to city center.
Devastating fire in Afidnes and Kryoneri – The critical importance of fire protection
Major wildfire destroys homes and crops in Greek towns despite fire prevention efforts. State struggles to clear public lands while fining citizens for plot neglect.
Greece weather: Heatwave gradually subsides, rain coming
Greece’s intense heatwave is finally retreating from Monday, starting in western regions. Rain expected Tuesday onward as temperatures drop to normal July levels.
Heatwave hits Greece: Temperature soars to 45.8°C on Friday
Greece experiences record-breaking temperatures as the mercury hits 45.8°C in Messinia during the country’s first major heatwave of summer 2024.
Kalymnos: Sailing vessel becomes adrift after mechanical failure
Coast Guard rescues Bulgarian sailing vessel with three crew members after mechanical failure leaves boat adrift off Greek island of Kalymnos.
Wildfires: Tough battles as 112 alerts issued
The Fire Service is on high alert as a barrage of wildfires broke out across various regions of the country on Friday afternoon. The prolonged heatwave and extremely low humidity levels have created ideal conditions…