Category: Greece

Heatwave peaks at 39°C in Greece on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with strong winds up to 8 Beaufort and afternoon thunderstorms in multiple regions.

A 3-year-old girl in Salamina suffered severe respiratory distress after chlorine gas exposure at a playground pool. Her father says she’s ‘alive by a miracle.’

A 3-year-old girl in Salamina suffered breathing difficulties after chemical exposure at a public pool — her father calls her survival ‘a miracle.’

A Piraeus psychologist and a folk singer are linked to a major drug trafficking operation in Attica, resulting in multiple arrests and large-scale seizures.

Greek police release details of a Cephalonia-based coach charged with repeated sexual assault and child pornography offences involving underage athletes.

Emotional tributes marked the funeral of Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas in Agia Varvara, with heartfelt words from his wife Katerina Petraki and sister.

Forensic report confirms drowning as cause of death for teen who fell at Dermata waterfalls near Veria, Greece, on 27 August 2026.

Meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas forecasts persistently high temperatures in Athens through early September, with highs up to 5°C above seasonal norms.

A cousin’s testimony reveals years of abuse before a 44-year-old woman was killed by her husband in Rhodope — sparking national outcry.

A Turkish UAV entered Greek airspace near Alexandroupoli on 28 Aug 2026, prompting immediate interception by Greek F-16s amid rising Aegean tensions.

The Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaria opened on Aug 27, 2026, adding 5 stations and 4.8 km of underground rail — sparking local pride and renewed urban

Dimitris Kokotas, beloved Greek singer and son of Stamatis Kokotas, buried in Agia Varvara amid widespread mourning.

Digital cards for Greece’s Tourism for All 2026–2027 programme activate in early September. Find out eligibility, subsidy amounts, and how to use them.

Learn who’s most vulnerable to West Nile virus in Greece, how it spreads, and practical steps to stay safe during peak transmission months.

As West Nile virus cases rise in Greece — including among younger people — experts warn of extended transmission risks amid warm weather.

Final farewell to beloved Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas in Agia Varvara; municipality honours his legacy with scholarships, naming rights, and official tributes

An 18-year-old woman died at Dermata waterfalls near Veria, Greece. Authorities are investigating possible seizure or cold-water shock as causes.

Crete, Rhodes, and Karpathos face extreme wildfire risk amid strong winds up to 8 Beaufort and high temperatures across Greece on 28/8/2026.

Scorching heat hits 39°C across inland Greece today, as meltemi winds strengthen to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean. Thunderstorms possible in northern and eastern reg

Red fire danger warning for Crete on 28/8/2026: gusts up to 135 km/h, extreme heat, and dry conditions raise emergency concerns.