Catamaran ferry suffers engine failure before departure in Piraeus
A high-speed passenger ship experienced a mechanical failure in the port of Piraeus on Saturday morning, shortly before its scheduled departure.
Vietnamese tourists drown in Milos
Two Vietnamese tourists died Friday at the popular Sarakiniko Beach on the island of Milos after being swept into rough seas by gale-force winds, authorities said.
Prominent basketball fans identified over referee threats
Authorities have identified eight suspects in connection with threats made against basketball referees following the Greek league finals between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos on May 30 and June 1.
‘It would not be fair to keep it in my home’
From as far back as he can remember, the ancient marble fragment held a prominent place in the living room of his family home in Chile.
August full moon events return
It was Friday, August 27, 1999, when, for the first time, the then leadership of the Ministry of Culture organized August full moon events at major archaeological sites and museums in the country.
Libya corridor to Crete shows sharp increase
Irregular migrant entries into the European Union dropped by 18% in the first seven months of 2025, totaling 95,200, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has announced.
Watchdog brings to light public sector misconduct
The National Transparency Authority (EAD) investigated a wide range of public sector violations in 2024, including illegal pharmaceutical trafficking, unlawful elder care facilities, and irregularities in municipal contracts and licensing of public services.
A refuge for wildlife in the capital
A wildlife rescue center in Kallithea, Athens, is struggling with over 5,000 animal admissions since early May as Greece’s extreme heatwave forces young birds from their nests.
Outdated rules guide ferry departures
Persistent gusty winds stranded a large number of travelers on Friday at Athens’ ports of Piraeus, Lavrio and Rafina, due to a ban on ferry departures.
Wildfire near Athens contained but strong winds prompt evacuations
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected through the weekend.