Tinos blackout leaves Greek island without power during festival
Greek island of Tinos faces ongoing power outages during peak tourist season, disrupting festivals and businesses just days before major religious celebration.
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Papaioannoy on private universities: No decisions yet – Those meeting requirements will start immediately
Greek Deputy Education Minister clarifies no decisions made yet on private university applications, but institutions meeting all requirements will begin operations immediately
Fire department reports 10-15% decrease in wildfires this year
Greek fire officials report positive news with 10-15% fewer wildfires this season, though urban fires present new challenges requiring constant vigilance.
Russia: Krasheninnikov volcano erupts after nearly 600 years
Krasheninnikov volcano erupts in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after 600 years of dormancy, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.
Macron: “Incredible cruelty of Hamas” in Israeli hostage torture
French President Macron condemns Hamas over shocking videos showing Israeli hostages in deplorable conditions, calling for immediate release and two-state solution.
Unprecedented snow blankets Australia as heatwave hits Santa’s village
Unprecedented snowstorm hits eastern Australia with 40cm of snow while Finland’s Santa village faces record-breaking heatwave above 30°C, creating stark climate contrasts.
Gaza: Heartbreaking boy searches rubble for grandparents – “They’re here…”
Heartbreaking footage shows young Hammoud searching Gaza rubble for his grandparents after Israeli airstrike, desperately digging through debris while crying for them.
Greek tax authority races to close cases before 2025 deadline
Greece’s tax authority races against time to audit thousands of cases from 2009-2021 before they expire on December 31, 2025, focusing on high-value targets.
15-year-old who suffered heatstroke moves out of ICU after liver transplant in Turin
Greek teenager who underwent emergency liver transplant after severe heatstroke during hiking trip shows positive recovery signs as he moves out of ICU.
Israel: Far-right minister Ben-Gvir’s provocative prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque sparks outrage
Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir’s provocative prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque breaks decades-old rules, sparking condemnation from Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Sinai Monastery: Legal solution and the coup attempt by 15 monks
Greek Parliament passes historic bill granting legal status to Sinai Monastery amid internal crisis as 15 monks attempt coup against abbot in disputed vote.
Paleo Faliro tragedy: “The child was abused, mother’s explanations unconvincing”
Greek authorities investigate 3-year-old’s death at Paleo Faliro beach as mother faces murder charges. Police say child abuse evidence contradicts accident claims.
Majorca tragedy: Bodies recovered from plane crash at sea
Two bodies recovered from plane crash off Majorca coast. Father and son victims died when aircraft crashed into sea near Sóller port after performing maneuvers.
WNBA fan arrested for throwing sex toy onto court during game
WNBA fan arrested for throwing inappropriate object onto court during Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream game, sparking league-wide security review.
Samaras launches frontal attack on Mitsotakis: “Arrogant and brazen”
Former Greek PM Samaras launches fierce attack on Mitsotakis over foreign policy, OPEKEPE scandal, calling current leadership “arrogant and brazen.”
PASOK: A Prime Minister who fears Parliament doesn’t stand strong
PASOK criticizes Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ latest interview, claiming he identifies problems but offers no solutions and has lost his vision for Greece’s future.
Athens in August rhythm: City empties as residents seek relief at Attica beaches
Athens empties as August vacationers flee the city, while remaining residents flock to packed Attica beaches seeking relief from summer heat.
Athens Stock Exchange hits historic 9-month rally with 44% gains
Athens Stock Exchange achieves unprecedented 9-month rally with 44% gains and banking sector soaring 88%, reaching highest valuation since 2007.
GPO poll: Cross-party support for tough migration measures
Greek poll reveals cross-party support for stricter immigration measures, with 70% backing deportations and benefit cuts for asylum seekers across political lines.
DNA confirms horror in Rhodes: Grandfather is father of victim’s child
DNA tests confirm shocking incest case in Rhodes as 29-year-old victim’s father proven to be biological parent of her child after years of systematic abuse.