Greece’s first heat wave of the season is expected to peak on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius across much of the country and as high as 43C in parts of central Epirus. Source link
Two Greek-American tourists were injured in a knife attack near the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday morning after a man allegedly began threatening passers-by before launching the assault. The attack occurred on the pedestrian street between the southern entrance to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, one of Greece’s busiest tourist areas. The victims, a …
Greece is “a leader in counterterrorism” and “an example for other countries to follow,” according to the US State Department, which credits Athens with demonstrating exceptional resolve in confronting far-left and anarchist terrorism. Source link
Authorities have arrested three men, including the president of the Metamorfosi community and an active firefighter, after an investigation linked them to suspected arson, thefts and extortion schemes tied to irrigation water in an area affected by drought. Source link
The CommBank Socceroos have received their updated FIFA Men’s World Ranking following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup™ 2026. Before the tournament, Australia sat 27th in the world. They have now slipped one position to 28th after exiting in the Round of 32 via a penalty shootout against Egypt. In the group stage, Tony …
Police in Athens have arrested a man who allegedly threatened people with a knife near the entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens, injuring two American tourists. Source link
Archbishop Makarios of Australia welcomed Greece’s Men’s National Water Polo Team to the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney on Monday as the squad prepares to compete in the World Cup Finals, taking place from July 22–26. Greek water polo team was joined by Bishops Iakovos of Militoupolis, Christodoulos of Magnesia, …
Turkey criticized Greece’s decision to suspend operations at eight minority primary schools in Thrace for the 2026-2027 school year, saying the move violates provisions of the Lausanne Peace Treaty. Source link
The first reading of a bill to ratify the concession for the International Airport of Kalamata began at the Parliament’s Standing Committee of Economic Affairs on Monday. Source link
Greece’s first heat wave of the summer is gripping the country, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in several regions since Sunday, and is expected to last through Thursday. Source link