Greece is cleaning up after a powerful storm dumped months’ worth of rain on Athens in less than 24 hours, Killing two people and triggering widespread flooding.

Athens Storm: Deadly Storm Dumps Months of Rain on Athens

Torrential rains on January 21, 2026, triggered deadly flash floods across Greece, killing two: a woman struck by a car swept away in Athens' Glyfada suburb and a coast guard officer washed out to sea while securing a boat in Peloponnese.


Two Dead as Rainstorms Pound Greece, Flood Athens Suburbs 

Greece Storm: Severe Storm Batters Greece, Floods Roads and Halts Ferries

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus signed a trilateral work plan for military cooperation for 2026 last week, the IDF announces, in a move that further deepens security coordination among Turkey’s regional rivals in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greece, Cyprus Sign Trilateral Deal With Israel

Israel, Greece and Cyprus are examining the creation of a joint rapid-response military force in the eastern Mediterranean, Greek media reports, amid growing concern in Athens over Turkey’s expanding military posture.


Israel, Greece and Cyprus eye joint rapid-response force in eastern Mediterranean 

Central Greece has been hit by major flooding as Storm Byron sweeps through the region, causing widespread damage and forcing residents to evacuate. Heavy rainfall has overwhelmed rivers and drainage systems, submerging villages and disrupting daily life across the affected areas.

Storm Byron: Central Greece Hit By Major Flooding After Storm Byron

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces have claimed to capture two villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. These strategic gains enhance Russia's position in southeastern Ukraine as they continue to fight Ukrainian forces, who are struggling with smaller troop numbers and ongoing attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Drones Hit Russia's Black Sea Terminal 

The Commanding officer of Indian Navy Ship INS Trikand, Captain Sachin Kulkarni spoke to WION, from Salamis Bay, Greece. INS Trikand participated in exercises at Bright Star, and then held exercises with the Hellenic (Greece) Navy. He spoke at length on that, from the deck of INS Trikand.

 Indian Stealth Frigate Conducts Drills With Hellenic Navy

Greece’s booming tourism industry is at a crossroads. After strong growth in 2024 and 2025, rising operational costs, infrastructure issues, and stiff competition from other Mediterranean destinations threaten the sector’s future.

Experts warn travelers are spending less and booking later amid global economic uncertainties. Overcrowding and environmental risks add pressure on popular spots like Santorini. Industry leaders urge the government to implement policy reforms and invest in sustainable tourism for long-term stability.

Greek tourism faces big challenges in 2026: Rising costs & tough competition

Greece is grappling with a looming demographic disaster as declining birth rates and aging population push the country toward a population collapse. Experts warn this crisis could severely impact the nation’s economy and future stability.


Greece faces demographic disaster: Prime Minister unveils bold family rescue plan

Greece is grappling with a looming demographic disaster as declining birth rates and aging population push the country toward a population collapse. Experts warn this crisis could severely impact the nation’s economy and future stability.

Greece faces a demographic disaster: population collapse, country on brink

The Condor flight from Greece to Düsseldorf was seen spitting fire in the sky. With 300 people on board, the pilot quickly turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Italy. The airline revealed the reason for the fire. 

'I sent goodbye messages': Plane from Greece spits out fire as scared passengers send 'final' messages

Rare migratory birds flock to Greece's Lesbos Island, offering clues about climate change and its impact on wildlife.

Rare migratory birds lure watchers to Greece's Lesbos island

Greece to Deploy Record Number of Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season. Greece is preparing to confront another wildfire season by deploying firefighters.

Greece Readies For Wildfire Season

Greece Launches State App To Limit Children's Screen Time

The oldest bridge in the world has been standing for over 3,000 years. Despite the fact that it is an ancient relic, it is still in perfect condition and is used by locals. World Trending

After over 3,000 years, world's oldest bridge is still perfectly usable

INIOCHOS 2025, Greece’s premier live-fly combat exercise, is underway with participation from 14 nations including the U.S., France, Israel, and Qatar. Hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, the biennial drills aim to sharpen operational readiness and integrate lessons from modern air combat scenarios. The skies over Greece are set for intense multinational training and coordination.

INIOCHOS 2025: Global air forces join Greece for advanced live-fly combat drills

Heavy rainfall caused flashing flooding on Greece's Paros island on Monday, 31 March. Drone footage captures the scale of destruction in the capital, Naousa, with damage to vehicles and authorities working to clear mud from the streets. Watch to know more!

Powerful storm brings flooding to Greek islands Paros and Mykonos

Flash floods hit Greek tourist islands, causing travel disruptions

The first cruise ship of the season arrived at the Greek island of Santorini that experienced a series of earthquakes in February. The seismic events led to cruise ships diverting to other destinations, raising concerns about the upcoming tourist season. Take a look.

First cruise ship of the season arrives in Santorini after earthquake

A week after the second anniversary of Greece’s deadly train collision, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has once again survived a no-confidence vote. The opposition slammed his government for its handling of the 2023 rail disaster, accusing it of neglecting railway safety and failing to support victims' families.

Greece PM Mitsotakis accused of shirking responsibility, covering up evidence

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, police use water cannon and tear gas

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