- 4d ago
Greek minister vows 'democracy always wins' after arrests in 2010 Marfin arson and recent Thessaloniki firebombing
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis, speaking from Crete, linked the arrests in the 2010 Marfin bank fire that killed three people and a recent arson attack against the Nestoras family in Thessaloniki.
- Jul 5
Greek journalist Maria Antonogiannaki found dead in her car in Heraklion, Crete
The 45-year-old KRITI TV journalist was discovered unresponsive in her parked vehicle on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.
- Jul 3
Police arrest tanker driver after dangerous overtaking near Chania airport, video goes viral
A tanker truck driver was arrested in Heraklion on Friday after a video showing him performing a series of dangerous overtaking manoeuvres on the busy Chania airport road went viral. The driver, who has since been fired by his employer, forced a car ahead to swerve off the road while oncoming traffic approached.
- Jun 30
Heraklion court convicts mother and ex-partner of murder in Angelos case
The Mixed Jury Court of Heraklion delivered a unanimous guilty verdict against the 27-year-old mother and her 44-year-old former partner for the intentional homicide of 3-year-old Angelos, following months of trial over the brutal abuse that led to his death in early 2025.
- Jun 27
Young woman dies from gunshot wound at Crete shooting range
A young woman from Thessaloniki died Saturday morning at a shooting range in Malevizio, Heraklion, after sustaining a critical neck wound. Police are investigating whether the shooting was suicide or an accident.
- Jun 25
Fire engulfs timber warehouse in Heraklion, Crete, threatening nearby homes
A large fire broke out at a timber warehouse in the Lofoupoli area of Heraklion, Crete, on Thursday afternoon, sending thick black smoke across the city and prompting a major firefighting response as flames burned close to residential buildings.
- Jun 21
34-year-old mother dies in Heraklion police cell days before trial for abandoning newborn in bin
A 34-year-old woman died in a Heraklion police holding cell on Sunday, days before she was to stand trial for abandoning her newborn baby in a trash bin in May 2025. Her death is being treated as sudden, with an autopsy pending.
- Jun 21
Greece braces for sunny Sunday with temperatures hitting 35°C and strong Aegean winds
Greece will see mostly clear skies on Sunday with temperatures reaching 35°C in western regions and strong north winds up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea.
- Jun 21
Two 17-year-olds arrested in Greece for online child abuse tied to international sadistic group '764'
Greek authorities arrested two 17-year-old boys in Crete and Thessaloniki on Thursday, accusing them of being members of an international extremist-sadistic group that coerced minors into producing sexual abuse material and self-harm content.
- Jun 18
19-year-old falls from Venetian Walls in Heraklion, hospitalised in intensive care; police treat as suspected suicide attempt
A 19-year-old man is in a serious condition after falling from the Venetian Walls of Heraklion late on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating the incident, with a witness report suggesting it may have been a suicide attempt.
- Jun 18
Police dismantle family-run IPTV piracy ring with 86,000 subscribers across 12 countries
Seven members of a criminal organization were arrested in coordinated raids on 16 June 2026 in Crete, Attica, Agrinio, Corfu and Samos, ending a nine-year operation that stole content from Netflix, Cosmote TV, Disney+ and others.
- Jun 16
Greece braces for a hot and unstable week: 37°C highs, afternoon storms, then meltemia winds
Temperatures will rise to 37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, with afternoon storms in the mainland, before strong northerly meltemia winds take over from Thursday.
- Jun 15
Greece and eastern Libya push forward EEZ talks, migration cooperation as Haftar visits Athens
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis sat down with Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, in Athens on Monday, with maritime zone delimitation, irregular migration and energy investments topping the agenda.
- Jun 13
Greece braces for Saturday storms before Sunday sun returns
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep through eastern and northern Greece on Saturday, with a return to mostly sunny skies and a temperature rise expected on Sunday.
- Jun 13
Grandfather faces felony charges after 18-month-old granddaughter dies at Crete hospital
A 45-year-old grandfather in Heraklion, Crete, faces felony charges after his 18-month-old granddaughter died at PAGNI University Hospital on Friday evening, despite doctors’ 48-minute resuscitation effort. The child was of Roma origin and had been ill for several days.
