Rhodos
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10-month-old infant dies in Athens hospital after choking on food in Rhodes, airlift attempt fails
A 10-month-old baby was airlifted from Rhodes to Athens in critical condition late Thursday after choking on food, but died at 4:30 a.m. Friday despite efforts by medical staff.
- Jul 4
Greece battles 60 wildfires in 24 hours, evacuations ordered in Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki
Firefighters tackled 60 agroforestry fires across Greece on Saturday, with 16 breaking out almost simultaneously in Central Macedonia, where the risk index hit category 4. Evacuation orders were issued for areas near Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki.
- Jun 21
Greece races to contain invasive rabbitfish after cannibal video and rising damage to fisheries
A viral video showing rabbitfish devouring one of their own in seconds is the latest sign of how the toxin-bearing, net-shredding species is overwhelming Greek waters. Fishermen say they pull up 100–200 a day, and the government is now racing to launch a subsidised culling programme.
- Jun 13
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces new Kos hospital and Rhodes port upgrade, sets spring 2027 election
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new hospital for Kos, greenlit the redevelopment of Rhodes' old hospital complex, and toured the Rhodes port upgrade plans during a visit to the Dodecanese islands. He also confirmed the next national election will be held in spring 2027 and attacked opposition parties as lacking a credible governing alternative.
- Jun 11
Mitsotakis launches pre-election drive, names Kyranakis party secretary to secure third term
In a strongly pre-election speech to the party’s Political Committee, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tasked new secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis with revving up the party machine for the 2027 elections, launching nationwide tours and promising to win outright in one round.
