Tourist bus and motorcycle collide in Thessaloniki, one injured
A 55-year-old man was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a tourist bus carrying Albanian passengers in Thessaloniki on Sunday.
Crime and punishment for Turkey minister’s fast lane folly
Turkey’s transport minister was slapped with a speeding ticket after posting a video of himself driving 225 km per hour (140 mph) on a highway – nearly twice the legal limit – prompting ridicule on social media and a public apology.
Civil servants to strike on Thursday
Civil servants will hold a nationwide 24-hour strike on Thursday, August 28, in response to the introduction of the new disciplinary law bill for a vote in Parliament.
Less taxes for the masses to be announced at TIF
More than 3.5 million taxpayers with annual incomes topping €10,000 are expected to see a drop in their contributions starting in 2026.
Man, 40, to face magistrate over wife’s killing in Volos
A 40-year-old Albanian man who confessed to killing his 36-year-old wife in the central Greek city of Volos will appear before a magistrate on Tuesday to face charges of premeditated murder, authorities said.
Greece issues high wildfire risk warning for five islands
Greek authorities have warned of a very high risk of wildfires on Monday on the islands of Crete, Karpathos, Chios, Samos and Ikaria, urging residents and visitors to avoid outdoor activities that could spark blazes.
France beat Greece in final warm-up ahead of EuroBasket 2025
Greece’s Kostas Antetokounmpo (2nd L) in action against France’s Alexandre Sarr (R) during a friendly match at the Acropolis Tournament in Athens on Sunday. Greece lost 92-77 in its final warm-up ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, which begins Wednesday.
Woman’s body found floating at Piraeus Port
The body of a woman, believed to be around 50 years old, was discovered on Monday morning at the port of Piraeus.
Greece appoints new Consul General in Sydney
George Skemperis has officially taken up his post as Greece’s new Consul General in Sydney.
Study finds ‘collapse of births,’ more deaths
Greece faces a continued decline and aging of its population over the next three decades, according to a new study by the University of Thessaly’s Laboratory of Demographic and Social Analyses.