- 20m ago
Man faces felony charges after Giannitsa nightclub assault leaves 27-year-old critically injured
A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with a felony after punching a 27-year-old outside a Giannitsa club, causing severe brain injuries that led to an urgent transfer to Thessaloniki.
- 1h ago
Police arrest 40-year-old man after gunfire at Thessaloniki cafe on Kassandrou Street
Greek police detained a 40-year-old suspect on Sunday after he fired multiple hunting rifle shots inside and outside a convenience store and cafe in central Thessaloniki following an argument with an employee.
- 10h ago
Greek weather service forecasts 37C peak heat and African dust across western regions
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius alongside African dust transport across western Greece on 30 August 2026.
- yesterday
Alexis Tsipras to present ELAS economic and governance plan at Thessaloniki International Fair
The former prime minister will outline a three-pillar National Reconstruction Plan focusing on European convergence, public investment, and fiscal rules ahead of national elections.
- 2d ago
Greece reissues operating permits for Keele and York university branches
Deputy Education Minister Nikos Papaioannou signed new authorizations for Keele in Athens and York in Thessaloniki following administrative adjustments mandated by the Council of State.
- 3d ago
European Commission approves Greece's €4.77B Social Climate Plan for 2026–2032
The 2026–2032 initiative mobilizes €3.57 billion in EU funds and €1.2 billion in national contributions to fund housing renovations, heating subsidies, and clean public transport.
- 4d ago
Thessaloniki Metro branch to Kalamaria receives operating license ahead of 27 August launch
Passenger service on the 4.5-kilometre extension will begin at 15:00 on Thursday, adding five stations and 15 automated trains to the Greek transit network.
- 5d ago
Mitsotakis meets Afroditi Nestora following fatal Thessaloniki arson attack
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met New Democracy politician Afroditi Nestora at Maximos Mansion to address counterterrorism and urban development following a fatal arson attack at her home.
- 6d ago
Tsipras to present economic program in Thessaloniki ahead of Mitsotakis fair address
Alexis Tsipras will present the Greek Left Coalition economic platform in Thessaloniki on 2 September 2026, four days ahead of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's fair speech.
- Aug 23
Migrants clash with police and 35 escape closed Sintiki detention center in northern Greece
Ten people were detained and three hospitalized after detainees destroyed a wing of the Sintiki closed migrant facility near Serres, with 35 escaping through a cut perimeter fence.
- Aug 23
Thessaloniki police officer arrested over repeated rape and domestic violence charges
Authorities in Thessaloniki detained a 48-year-old police officer on 22 August 2026 after his former partner reported four sexual assaults and covert filming in Kalochori.
- Aug 23
Greek Super League and European football fixtures lead Sunday sports schedule
Three Greek Super League matches and fixtures across the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A will air alongside Formula 1 on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
- Aug 23
Police arrest 32-year-old driver smuggling migrants with minor hidden in car trunk near Thessaloniki
Greek authorities apprehended a 32-year-old foreign national on Egnatia Odos after a pursuit near the Analipsi toll station, discovering two undocumented passengers, including a minor in the boot who had entered from Turkey.
- Aug 23
Greece Enacts New Spatial Framework for Renewable Energy with Regional 1.5% Land Cap
Greece published a revised spatial planning framework on 19 August 2026, replacing 2008 regulations with strict zoning exclusions and a 1.5% land coverage limit per regional unit for new solar installations.
- Aug 22
Aris beats Kalamata 3-2 in Super League opener after stoppage-time brace by Fabiano
Brazilian defender Fabiano scored two late goals in Tripoli to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Aris against ten-man Kalamata in the opening round of the Greek Super League.
- Aug 20
OFI Crete beat CSKA Sofia 3-0 in Europa League play-off as Panathinaikos and PAOK draw
OFI Crete built a three-goal lead over CSKA Sofia in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie at Pankritio Stadium on Thursday, while Panathinaikos and PAOK were held to home draws in Conference League qualifying.
- Aug 20
Firefighters extinguish blaze at abandoned Melenikou Street building in central Thessaloniki
More than 20 firefighters brought an early morning fire under control at an abandoned building on Melenikou Street near the Rotunda in Thessaloniki on 20 August 2026.
- Aug 17
Konstantelias completes Dortmund medical and signs contract as PAOK fans protest at Toumba
PAOK midfielder Giannis Konstantelias arrived in Dortmund on 16 August 2026, underwent medical exams and signed a contract worth €28 million plus €2 million in bonuses, sparking fan protests at Toumba stadium.
- Aug 16
Konstantelias arrives in Dortmund to finalise close to €30 million transfer from PAOK
PAOK attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias landed in Dortmund on 16 August to finalise a transfer worth close to €30 million, though German Sky Sports reports no definitive agreement between the clubs yet.
- Aug 16
Greece issues Red Code for four regions as strong meltemi brings gusts to 129 km/h and temperatures to 35 degrees
Greece's Civil Protection authority issued a Red Code for four regions on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as a strong meltemi persists across the Aegean with gusts forecast up to 129 km/h in Western Crete and temperatures climbing to 35 degrees in mainland areas.
