A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the popular tourist island of Crete early in the morning, with no injuries or major damages reported. The quake, the second in a few days in Greece, was felt strongly across various regions including Athens…
A significant weather change is expected in Greece, with increased cloudiness and local rain forecast for Thursday, particularly in the western and northern regions. Sporadic thunderstorms may occur early in the northwest, but conditions will improve by noon. Notably, African…
A forest fire that broke out late Wednesday afternoon between Mandrotopou and Skandalou in the Souli Municipality, Greece, is now under partial control and has been contained with no active front. Firefighters remain on-site to continue operations for complete extinguishment…
The Greek National Handball Team suffered a defeat against the powerful Icelandic team, losing 34-25 in the third round of the EURO 2026 qualifiers. Despite a promising start, Greece struggled to keep pace, falling behind early and never fully recovering….
An event commemorating the second anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy took place at Panteion University, featuring keynote speaker Maria Karystianou, president of the Victims’ Association. Attended by a large crowd, the event included a moment of silence for the…
Greek Member of Parliament Giorgos Kotsos has requested to be replaced in the preliminary committee investigating the train tragedy in Thessaloniki due to personal reasons, namely a close connection to a victim’s family. Dimitris Kalogeropoulos will take his place. The…
Basiliki Koutsoukou, General Secretary for Tourism Policy and Development, announced a mandatory ‘green’ assessment for tourist accommodations in Greece. The new legislation aims to introduce environmental classification based on eco-friendliness and social impact while regulating short-term rental properties. Key features…
The SYRIZA-PS party, under the presidency of Socrates Famellos, is pushing for a united candidacy from the progressive sector for the Greek Presidency. The party emphasizes its commitment to social politics, urging that concerns for the welfare state should be…
The Development Agency of Messinia S.A. and the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor are organizing an informative seminar on exceptional virgin olive oil on January 11, 2025. The event will cover topics such as olive cultivation in relation to climate change, legislative…
The Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, has signed off on a decision to fund a €9.9 million investment project to enhance the Karpenisi Ski Resort. The funding includes the procurement of a ski lift, a mountain coaster system, a…
Starting January 13, Greece will launch a new digital application named ‘Registry of Energy Product Tanks for Tax Warehouses and Customs Depots’ by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue. This initiative aims to enhance monitoring efficiency and further combat fuel…
Former Prime Minister George Papandreou shared on Facebook that he could not attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis due to obligations in China. Papandreou expressed his respect and appreciation for Simitis, emphasizing how he would be remembered….
