Category: National News

The courtroom for the Tempe rail disaster trial has expanded to 452 sq m and added 100 seats ahead of the next hearing on 27 May 2026.

Greek government defends use of Larissa courtroom amid criticism over overcrowding and disorganization at the Tempe train crash trial.

Farmers gather in Malgara to decide on escalating protests, including road blockades and a Athens tractor march, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

A fire broke out at 9 PM on Tuesday (19.08.2025) in Keratea, Attica, affecting low vegetation. Flames are currently engulfing the area’s ground-level plant life. In response, 63 firefighters have been dispatched to the scene, supported by 2 pedestrian teams from the 1st EMODE and 23 vehicles. The fire is causing traffic disruptions, with local…

A car caught fire early Monday morning (18.8.2025) on the Corinth-Patras National Road. The vehicle was engulfed in flames just after 8:00 AM at kilometer 123 of the new EEO (National Road) Corinth-Patras, in the lane heading towards Athens, near Loutró Xylokastrou. According to reports, the occupants managed to exit the vehicle in time and…

A fire broke out in a car on Monday morning (18.8.2025) on the Corinth-Patras National Road. The vehicle was engulfed in flames just after 8:00 AM at kilometer 123 of the New Athens-Corinth-Patras Motorway, in the lane heading towards Athens, near Loutro Xylokastrou. According to reports, the occupants managed to exit the vehicle safely before…

Uncontrolled wildfires have been raging since Monday, August 12th, in Chios and Achaia, causing severe respiratory problems among citizens. According to Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, who provided updates via social media posts, all hospitals and health centers in the affected areas, including Chios and Achaia, have been placed on high alert. Already, people suffering from…

A large-scale wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon (15.07.2025) in the Lithoto area of Kilkis, prompting a major emergency response. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which is spreading through forested terrain. A total of 22 firefighters with 5 vehicles have been deployed, alongside two teams of ground units from the 2nd EMADE, as well as…

Incidents were reported in the center of Thessaloniki following the commemorative rally on Wednesday (05.03.2025) for the Tempi tragedy. Molotov cocktails, fires in bins, and tear gas transformed key streets of the city into a battlefield. Specifically, after the rally marking two years since the Tempi tragedy, some participants moved towards the Arch of Galerius…

Tension between the police and protesters occurred outside the Kardia Power Plant in Ptolemaida shortly before the visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Small-scale incidents were reported when some of the demonstrators attempted to break through the police cordon. It is noted that Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Kozani today (03.04.25) where he presented the Fair Development…