Electricity Theft Surges Across Greece as Businesses Exploit the System

A surge in electricity theft is sweeping across Greece, particularly in tourist-heavy regions such as the Aegean islands and Attica, with hundreds of businesses – from hotels to cafés and supermarkets – siphoning off power without paying a cent. The issue, …

Israeli Tourist Mutilated in Greece by Syrian Migrant Shouting “I Am Hamas”

An Israeli man on vacation near Athens was attacked by a pro-Palestinian migrant who bit off part of his ear while screaming antisemitic slogans. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom An Israeli tourist vacationing with his wife near Athens, Greece, was violently …

Louis Vuitton Sees Strong Growth in Greece Despite Global Slowdown

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton continues to thrive in Greece, even as its parent company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, faces economic and operational headwinds in global markets. In 2024, Louis Vuitton Hellas reported a 20% increase in sales, …

Record-breaking temperatures in Turkey. Devastating fires also in Greece, Bulgaria, Albania

0 Turkey is grappling with extreme temperatures and wildfires. Firefighters have been battling the flames for several days, which are scorching the forests along the Mediterranean coast. A heatwave record, with a temperature of 50.5 degrees, was registered …

‘Cowardly’ knife killer who fled to Greece jailed for life

‘I am Hamas’ — Syrian National Bites Ear Off Israeli Tourist in Greece

Israeli tourist Stav Ben-Shoshan was enjoying a vacation break outside Athens with his wife when he was reportedly set upon by a group of anti-antisemitic, pro-Palestinian Syrian migrants. In the melee that followed one of the assailants bit off part of …

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkiye, Greece and Albania after days of scorching heat

Last-Minute Summer Escapes: Hot Deals in Greece’s Top Islands

As the summer season hits its peak, those who haven’t yet booked their holidays still have good reason to remain optimistic. Despite strong demand, there is significant availability and appealing offers in popular Greek destinations such as Mykonos and …

‘We will burn’: Greece battles for control as wildfires rage, with tourist areas hit

Firefighters battled five fires across the islands of Evia, Kythira and Crete, as well as in the Peloponnese area, west of Athens, as temperatures reached highs of 40C. Giorgos Komninos, the deputy mayor of Kythira, told ERT News channel: “If air assets …

Greece wildfires under control as firefighters battle remaining fronts

ATHENS: Firefighters in Greece have made progress in containing wildfires that have devastated homes and forced evacuations across the country. Over the past 24 hours, 55 new fires broke out, but 50 were quickly brought under control. Authorities remain on …