Coastal shipping traffic strong despite pressures
Preliminary data on this summer’s coastal passenger traffic are promising, with June showing a stabilizing trend and July going strong.
Little girl found dead on beach remains unclaimed
There is a mystery surrounding the identity of a little girl whose lifeless body was found by a man at a beach in Palaio Faliro early Sunday morning and whom no one has claimed.
Canada and Greece: A golden era of relations
As I conclude my tenure as Canada’s ambassador to Greece, I reflect on the progress our countries have made and the potential that lies ahead.
Ancient building symbolizing tribal unity to get facelift
It was part of an ambitious development plan carried out in the 3rd century BC by the king of Epirus, Pyrrhus, for the Sanctuary of Zeus and Dione at Dodoni in northwestern Greece.
Samos show celebrates German Archaeological Institute’s work
An exhibition at the Pythagorion Arts Space on Samos, organized by the Schwarz Foundation, showcases 100 years of research carried out by the German Archaeological Institute at Athens.
Wildfires threaten Turkey’s fourth-largest city as locals evacuate
Overnight fires in the forested mountains surrounding Bursa in northwest Turkey spread rapidly, tinting the night sky over the city’s eastern suburbs with a red glow. Dozens of severe wildfires have hit the country daily since late June, with the government declaring two western provinces, Izmir and Bilecik, disaster areas on Friday.
Father, son and wife arrested in Crete after wild car chase
A 21-year-old man and his 57-year-old father were arrested early Saturday in Hania, Crete following a wild car chase and face an array of charges including violence against public and judicial officials, dangerous driving, traffic code violations, and property damage.
21-year-old killed in Drama road accident
A 21-year-old passenger lost their life in a traffic accident that occurred early Sunday in northern Greece, on the provincial road from Drama to Sidironero.
Student rents rise sharply nationwide
Student housing rents in Greece rose by 7.4% in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year, outpacing the overall rent increase of 7.2%, according to Spitogatos Insights. The sharpest rises were recorded in traditionally cheaper student cities, including Hania, where rents jumped 15.6%.
Wildfire situation shows overall improvement, response efforts continue
Firefighting efforts across multiple fronts in Greece have led to improved conditions, though the battle continues as reignitions and scattered hotspots remain active. Aerial operations resumed early Sunday, while overnight ground crews took advantage of calmer winds to contain flames in key areas.