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.
High temperatures to start easing Sunday, fire risk remains elevated
High temperatures will persist across Greece on Sunday, though the heatwave is expected to start easing, beginning in the west. Under these weather conditions, the risk of wildfires remains high in many parts of the country.
Child’s body found at Palaio Faliro beach
The body of a child around two years old was discovered washed ashore at a beach in Palaio Faliro, southern Athens late Saturday night.
T-bill auction to raise 500 mln euros
The Public Debt Management (PDMA) announced that it will auction 13-week treasury bills in book-entry form to the amount of 500 million euros.
Being a professor or officer no longer appeals
The prospect of an academic career no longer holds the appeal it once did for Greece’s young men and women, who left disciplines like philology, physics and mathematics – customarily leading up to a university post – off their list of preferences at this year’s nationwide university entrance exams, leading to a sharp drop in…