- 3d ago
Military helicopter makes hard landing on Kalymnos; six aboard taken to hospital
A military helicopter with six people aboard made a hard landing on the Greek island of Kalymnos on the morning of Thursday, 22 October 2026. Accounts differ on injuries, damage and cause, and the occupants were taken to hospital as a precaution.
- Oct 17
PAOK beats Koloseos Rhodes 88-84 in GBL as Tzendi Osman scores 37 points
PAOK won 88-84 away to Koloseos Rhodes on 17 October, with Tzendi Osman scoring 37 points, a career high in the Greek league. The win put PAOK at 3-0 in the Stoiximan GBL and dropped the home side to 1-2.
- Oct 16
Rockfall blocks only access road to Anthony Quinn Bay on Rhodes, partial access restored Friday
A boulder that broke off a slope on Rhodes on Thursday, 15 October, came to rest on the only road to Anthony Quinn Bay and left about 100 vehicles stranded. Rescue teams restored partial access on Friday, 16 October, and no injuries were reported.
- Oct 15
Storm that killed one in Rhodes eases, new rain expected from 16 October
A storm that killed one person in Rhodes on 14 October has eased, but Greek forecasters expect a fresh spell of rain and possible storms from Friday, 16 October.
- Oct 5
Greece forecasts warmer weather and clear skies before midweek storm system
Warmer temperatures and sunny conditions will develop across Greece starting Monday, offering a brief respite before a low-pressure system brings rain to western regions later in the week.
- Oct 2
Tourist aged 58 dies after lightning strike near Lindos in southern Rhodes
A 58-year-old tourist died instantly after being struck by lightning near Lindos on Friday afternoon, prompting an inquiry by local emergency authorities.
- Oct 1
Greece adds 10 cultural traditions to intangible heritage inventory, bringing total to 199
The Greek Ministry of Culture added 10 regional traditions, dances, and culinary practices to its National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, expanding the register to 199 recognized elements.
- Sep 30
Cruise ship Scarlet Lady drifts and touches three boats in Rhodes after mooring lines snap
Mooring lines on the cruise ship Scarlet Lady broke amid heavy swells in Rhodes on 30 September 2026, prompting emergency maneuvers and a temporary sailing ban.
- Sep 14
Greek fire service arrests four over weekend blazes as 2026 arson detentions reach 352
The Hellenic Fire Service detained four people across four regions over the weekend for negligence and fire safety violations, bringing total 2026 arson detentions to 352.
- Sep 11
Greek government spokesman draws backlash after proposing two-month cap on unemployment benefits
Pavlos Marinakis described his proposal to limit unemployment allowances to two months as a personal stance, prompting criticism from opposition parties across Greece.
- Jul 10
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.
