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- Sep 13
Greek actor Christos Fragkos dies at 90 after six-decade stage and television career
Actor Christos Fragkos, who performed alongside leading figures of Greek theatre and co-directed Theatro Vergi, died on 9 September 2026 at age 90.
- Aug 16
West Nile virus cases reach 110 in Greece as Attica becomes epicenter of 2026 outbreak
Greece has recorded 110 West Nile virus cases by 12 August 2026, with Attica at the epicenter and health authorities warning the season could be among the most difficult in recent years.
- Aug 1
11 arrested across Greece for fire violations as agricultural work sparks large wildfire in Argolida
Greek authorities arrested 11 people in two days for fire-related offenses, including a couple whose agricultural work with a tractor and shredder sparked a large wildfire in Fichti, Argolida, on Friday.
- Jul 4
Wildfire breaks out near homes in Pallini and Spata, east of Athens, as 112 alert urges standby
A forest fire broke out near Leoforos Spaton in the Pallini-Spata area east of Athens around midday on 4 July, with flames approaching residential areas. Authorities dispatched 47 firefighters, 20 vehicles, and two aircraft, while the 112 emergency system told residents to remain on standby.
- Jun 15
Greek police dismantle Attica car theft ring that stole at least 36 vehicles and laundered money through a café chain
Hellenic Police dismantled a large car-theft ring active since 2022 in northeast Attica, arresting 13 suspects and recovering 19 altered vehicles, while money was laundered through a well-known café chain.