- 2d ago
Greece faces successive heat spells but no prolonged heatwave, meteorologist says
Meteorologist Thodoris Kolidas forecasts rising temperatures around July 28-29 and early August, with urban highs reaching 38°C, but no sustained extreme heat like that affecting western and central Europe.
- 5d ago
Greek prosecutor seeks trial of former deputy minister Triantopoulos over Tempi crash site cover-up
Supreme Court Deputy Prosecutor Dimitris Mitroulias has recommended that former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos and four others stand trial for breach of duty over the alleged cover-up at the site of the 2023 Tempi rail disaster that killed 57 people.
- 5d ago
Greece bans outdoor work and two-wheeled deliveries in four regions as heatwave intensifies to 43C
The Greek government has ordered a mandatory four-hour halt to outdoor manual work, including two-wheeled deliveries, across four regions on Wednesday as temperatures are expected to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius.
- Jul 20
Prosecutor in Larissa urges court to reject delay bids in Tempe trial, says EU fraud case is separate
The prosecutor at the Larissa appeals court recommended dismissing requests by ERGOSE executives to postpone the trial over the Tempe railway disaster, arguing the separate EU fraud investigation into contract 717 does not affect the criminal proceedings.
- Jul 6
Tempe trial adjourned after court appoints three state-funded lawyers for defendant citing financial hardship
The Tempe train disaster trial was adjourned until Tuesday after the court appointed three state-funded lawyers for a defendant who could no longer afford his previous counsel.
- Jun 30
Tempe disaster trial: prosecutor defers on charge upgrade, court rejects annulment request
The prosecutor in the Tempe railway disaster trial at the Larissa Appeals Court deferred her decision on requests to upgrade charges for two Hellenic Train executives, while recommending rejection of calls to annul the indictment. The 15th hearing was adjourned to July 1.
- Jun 23
Tempi train disaster trial: Greek court rejects TV coverage and mandatory defendant appearance, calling request premature
The Three-Member Felony Appeals Court of Larissa denied two prosecution requests on Tuesday, keeping cameras out of the courtroom and allowing defendants to continue appearing through counsel during the preliminary phase of the Tempi railway disaster trial.
- 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 12
Severe storms lash Greece with hail, floods and over 31,000 lightning strikes
Heavy thunderstorms swept across mainland Greece on Friday, dumping up to 63 mm of rain and triggering widespread flooding, hail and more than 31,000 lightning strikes.
