Student parade held in Athens for March 25 anniversary
A student parade is taking place in central Athens Tuesday, as crowds gather to mark the anniversary of Independence Day on March 25 1821.
New cases raise foot-and-mouth total on Lesvos
Authorities confirmed three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesvos, officials said Tuesday, raising the total number of cases to five.
Road traffic deaths in Greece down 22% in 2025
Road traffic deaths in Greece fell by 22% in 2025 compared with the previous year, the European Commission has said, citing preliminary data.
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says
Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according to a report.
Compensation pledged for Lesvos cheesemakers’ milk
The Agriculture Ministry pledged compensation to Lesvos dairies for milk collected after March 15, when restrictions began following the island’s first foot-and-mouth disease case, officials said after a meeting with sector representatives.
Justice minister defends choice of venue in Tempe trail
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis acknowledged that scenes at the opening of the long-awaited trial over the 2023 Tempe train disaster were not optimal, but defended the choice of venue, describing it as one of the largest halls in the country.
Greece a ‘steadfast ally,’ US ambassador to NATO says
Greece is a “steadfast NATO ally,” offering “premier naval facilities hosting US troops to the energy and mobility hub of Alexandroupoli and meetings in Athens,” the US ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has said.
Unfit meat bound for hospitals seized in Piraeus raid
Officials from the Attica Regional Authority have seized approximately 3.5 tons of meat and fish, some of it destined for public hospitals, after declaring the products unfit for human consumption.
Six arrested in probe into fraudulent education certificates
Authorities arrested six administrators of educational institutions and uncovered €3.2 million in illegal profits, officials said, after inspections found they issued invalid certificates and diplomas to adults.
Upgrades on track for Athens’ metro Line 1
The Athens metro and tram company (STASY) will conduct maintenance works on the metro’s Line 1 (Green Line) line between Piraeus and Kifissia to reduce delays, company officials have told Kathimerini.