Three drowning deaths in Greek waters within 24 hours
Tragic day in Greek waters as three drowning deaths reported within 24 hours across Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and Tilos, prompting safety concerns.
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Hellenic Train: Traffic regulations in effect on suburban rail
Hellenic Train cancels local suburban railway routes between Ano Liosia and Kantza, deploying replacement buses to serve passengers until further notice.
Weather: Heat and strong winds in Aegean, warning from meteorologists
Greece faces July heat wave with temperatures reaching 40°C in some areas. Strong winds in Aegean raise wildfire concerns as Athens expects 37-38°C this week.
Irini Mourtzoukou imprisoned: What she told investigators
Greek woman Irini Mourtzoukou imprisoned for allegedly murdering three infants including her own children. Investigation enters critical phase.
Greece sends stern diplomatic message over Libya’s UN challenge to EEZ
Greece sends stern diplomatic message to Libya over UN challenge to EEZ south of Crete, rejecting claims based on invalid Turkey-Libya memorandum.
Immigration bill enters public consultation reflecting new government policy
Greece’s new immigration bill enters public consultation today, reflecting tougher government policy amid rising migrant arrivals from Libya to Crete.
Crete migrant crisis: Operation continues to relocate refugees
Greece continues relocating migrants from overcrowded Crete to mainland facilities, as local officials warn the island’s capacity is exhausted.
Greece-Libya diplomatic crisis: Gerapetritis visit uncertain
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis’ visit to Libya remains uncertain amid escalating tensions over EEZ delimitation and the Turkish-Libyan memorandum.
Kolonaki accident: How luxury SUV crashed into restaurant diners
Luxury SUV crashes into restaurant diners in Athens’ upscale Kolonaki district, injuring 11 people after valet’s parking mistakes caused vehicle to roll downhill.
Irini Mourtzoukou: “Someone else is guilty” – Hints another person involved in child’s death
Greek woman accused of multiple child murders claims “someone else is guilty” in latest testimony, requesting psychiatric evaluation while hinting at another person’s involvement.
Greece weather hits 38°C in Skala Messinia as heat wave warning issued
Greece faces scorching temperatures as thermometer hits 38.3°C in Skala Messinia. Meteorologists warn of week-long heat wave with fire risk alerts.
Migration crisis: 3-4 million await on Libyan shores – Greece’s deterrent framework
Greece implements strict new deterrent framework as 3-4 million migrants await on Libyan shores, with detention and immediate return replacing asylum procedures.
Mount Sinai Monastery: Draft law for legal status in Greece
Greece advances draft law granting legal status to Mount Sinai Monastery amid diplomatic efforts with Egypt to secure the historic Orthodox site’s future.
Von der Leyen on tariffs: EU favors negotiated solution with US
EU Commission President von der Leyen announces extension of countermeasures suspension against US tariffs until August, emphasizing preference for negotiated trade solution.
Election scenarios before 2027: EU presidency factor and timing
Greek PM Mitsotakis faces election timing dilemma as 2027 EU presidency creates complex political calculations for New Democracy government.
Athens shooting: Two injured in Kolonos cafe attack
Chaos erupted on Sunday afternoon (13/7) at a cafe in Kolonos, as a shooting incident occurred, resulting in two people being injured. The incident, which took place at a cafe near the park in Plato’s…
Greece gets EU approval for defense spending escape clause
Greece secures EU approval for defense spending flexibility, allowing up to 1.5% of GDP in military expenditures without impacting deficit calculations through 2028.
Mitsotakis: Greece won’t allow new illegal entry route to Europe
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis vows strict measures against illegal immigration, announces new route from Libya won’t be tolerated as Greece strengthens border security.
Libya challenges Greece’s median line with UN verbal note (Maps)
Libya officially challenges Greece’s median line south of Crete through UN verbal note, claiming violation of sovereign rights based on Turkey-Libya Memorandum.
Real estate market: Global forces reshaping property values
Global real estate market undergoes transformation driven by climate change, AI, housing crisis, and political uncertainty, reshaping property values worldwide.