Protests erupted in Athens, Greece, in October 2025, following the Israeli military's interception of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" which was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Demonstrators gathered in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, condemning the action as "piracy" and calling for an end to the blockade.


Protest Erupts in Athens Over Gaza Flotilla Crackdown

Panic erupted in Athens after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and later near a courthouse in the city center. Several people were reportedly wounded as police launched a major manhunt for the suspect. Authorities say the attacker, allegedly armed with a shotgun, fled after the shooting. The incident has shocked residents and raised fresh concerns over public security in the Greek capital.


BREAKING: Gunman Opens Fire At 2 Locations In Greek Capital

Fire Breaks Out Near Fuel Storage in a Residential Area West of Athens

In a heartwarming holiday tradition, Athens firefighters transformed their rescue skills into pure joy as they rappelled down the walls of a children’s hospital dressed as Santa Claus.

Firefighters Rappel Down Hospital Dressed as Santa in Athens

Athens is witnessing a fresh wave of protests as demonstrators clash with police outside parliament. Marking the second anniversary of Greece’s deadly 2023 train tragedy, thousands demand justice for the 57 victims. Police use tear gas to disperse crowds as the tragedy becomes a major political flashpoint.

Protests erupt in Athens on train tragedy’s second anniversary

In Greece, the 2023 railway disaster has sparked widespread protests. On Wednesday, thousands took to the streets of Athens, demanding accountability from politicians. The demonstrations quickly escalated into clashes. Watch in for more details!

Athens: Demonstrators demand justice for 57 victims killed in rail tragedy

Protesters in Athens hurled gasoline bombs and smashed-up paving stones as they clashed with police during mass demonstrations Friday to mark the second anniversary of a devastating train crash. Watch this report for more details!

Greece: Violent protests in Athens on train crash anniversary

The Syrian opposition flag was unfurled at the Syrian embassy in Athens, Greece, on Sunday, hours after Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus, ending the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian opposition flag unfurled at embassy in Greece

Northern Greece is facing a significant water crisis due to prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer. Like other areas, it has experienced below-average rainfall for up to three years and drought spots on the map of the region have expanded.

Water crisis arises in Greece due to prolonged drought conditions

Greek emergency services fought back against a massive wildfire that has scorched the Athens suburbs, killing a woman, causing widespread damage and sending thousands of people fleeing from their homes.

Greece: Wildfire leaves trail of destruction

A woman's body was found early Tuesday inside a burned-out Athens factory. It is believed to be the first reported death from a the wildfire. The inferno has forced thousands to flee their homes, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Greece Wildfires: Greece deploys armed forces to battle blazes

Firefighters in Greece are working to contain a major and fast-spreading wildfire that broke out near Athens on Sunday, which has damaged buildings and produced flames more than 80 feet tall. Watch in for more details!

Greece wildfires: Race to save Athens, Greece seeks EU help to fight wildfires

Firefighters battle fast-spreading wildfire near Athens

Greek firefighters are battling a blaze on the island of kos for a second day. the wildfire has reached the seaside village of Kardamaina overnight. People took refuge in a sports center and other venues.

Greece: Wildfires fanned by strong winds

Greece frequently experiences wildfires, but in recent years, due to hotter and drier summers linked to climate change, they have become more destructive. Authorities said they thought the wildfire near Athens last week was caused by arson in addition to the hot, dry weather. Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes.

Greece wildfires Update: Firefighters battle new wildfire near Athens

Greek authorities have been accused of pushing asylum seekers and migrants to their deaths in the Mediterranean Sea over the last three years, according to an investigation by UK broadcaster BBC.

Greek coastguard threw migrants into sea after tying their hands: Report

Residents and tourists in Athens sought relief in the sea as Greece continues to swelter under unseasonably high temperatures. The temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees celsius in much of central and southern Greece, including greater Athens, the cyclades islands and crete.

Greece closes ancient tourist sites amid heatwave, strong winds expected to hit

Tourists worldwide are disappointed as Greek authorities closed the famous Acropolis site in Athens due to rising temperatures. Now decision was made as temperatures were expected to reach a scorching 39° C in the Greek Capital.

Greece: Acropolis closed due to scorching temperature; Athens reach 39 degree celsius

Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave

Tourists worldwide are disappointed as Greek authorities closed the famous Acropolis archaeological site in Athens due to soaring temperatures. The decision was made as the temperatures were expected to reach a scorching 39° C in the Greek Capital.

Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave

Athens turned orange on Tuesday (April 24) as a rare haze enveloped the Greek capital city due to a Sahara dust storm. Greek authorities warned that sunlight and visibility are likely to be reduced due to dust concentrations, while levels of fine pollution particles can increase and pose health risks.

Athens turns orange! Haze envelops city as Sahara dust storm blocks sunlight

Greece has launched a free seven-day holiday programme for the tourists who fled Rhodes due to deadly wildfires in July 2023. Over 25,000 tourists, mainly from Britain, who were evacuated from their hotels during the fires, are eligible for the latest compensation scheme by the government.

Greece launches free seven-day holiday programme for tourists who escaped 2023 Rhodes wildfires

A rare and endangered pygmy hippo has been born in Athens’ Attica Zoological Park for the first time in 10 years, delighting conservationists. The International Union for Conservation of Nature listed pygmy hippos as an endangered species and about 2,000-2,500 are estimated to live in the wild.

Rare Pygmy Hippo born in Athens zoo

Thousands of students took to the streets in the Greek capital Athens to protest against a law allowing for the entry of foreign universities into the country.

Greece: Students clash with police in central Athens

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