Dead bear found in northern Greece; poisoning suspected
Authorities in northern Greece are investigating the suspected poisoning of a brown bear found dead Wednesday in farmland near the village of Ampelokipoi, in the Kastoria region.
Firefighters continue battle against wildfire in coastal town near Athens
Firefighters are continuing to battle a major wildfire south of Athens, prompting authorities to send phone alerts urging the evacuation of five communities near the blaze as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius in the country’s first heat wave of the summer.
Athens chamber warns of sidewalk encroachment by restaurants
The Athens Chamber of Tradesmen has sounded the alarm over the unchecked expansion of outdoor restaurant seating onto sidewalks, squares and other public spaces, calling it a growing problem that undermines fair competition and public accessibility.
Monemvasia’s scrumptious almond treats
The historic Peloponnesian castle town of Monemvasia is known for many things, not least of which its “amygdalota.”
Woman sentenced for negligent arson in Chios wildfire
A woman was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 10,000 euros for starting a wildfire through negligence on the island of Chios.
A quick ceasefire
US President Donald Trump probably decided to bask in his glory over the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran at the NATO summit and that’s why he didn’t have time to jump on an aircraft carrier to celebrate under a banner that reads “Mission Accomplished.”
Germany scraps funding for sea rescues of migrants
Germany is cutting financial support for charities that rescue migrants at risk of drowning in the Mediterranean, saying it will redirect resources to addressing conditions in source countries that spur people to leave.
Are Armenia and Turkey inching closer to normalization?
Dr. Laurence Broers joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at the latest talks between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan aimed at normalizing relations between the two countries.
Wildfire burns homes, prompts evacuations in eastern Attica
A large wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon in the residential area of Thymari near Palea Fokea, in eastern Attica, burning homes and prompting urgent evacuations.
Education Ministry releases Panhellenic exam results
The Education Ministry has released the results of the 2025 Panhellenic university entrance exams.