The Athens Municipality has launched a crackdown on illegal rooftop cafes and restaurants in Plaka, the historic “Neighbourhood of the Gods.” With inspections underway to curb noise pollution and unauthorized businesses, Mayor Haris Doukas announced a Task Force to protect the area’s cultural heritage, starting with enforcing strict regulations in this iconic district.
Off the coast of Corfu, Greek fishermen were stunned when a blue shark, capable of speeds up to 30 miles per hour, circled their boat. “It’s huge! I’ve never seen one this close,” one exclaimed, as the sleek predator glided through the Ionian Sea, a rare and thrilling sight for Greece’s coastal waters.
A horrific accident on Greece’s Egnatia Motorway at the Polymylos toll station left two dead and four injured on April 15, 2025. Dense fog and an e-pass malfunction triggered a chain collision involving three vehicles, including a truck driven by a Ukrainian national, who was arrested. The crash, which destroyed a toll booth and caused 22 kilometers of traffic jams, has raised urgent safety concerns.
Greek cuisine shines as Taste Atlas names dakos and horiatiki the world’s top two salads. The Cretan dakos, featuring barley rusk, mizithra cheese, and olive oil, takes first, while the iconic horiatiki follows in second. Two more Greek salads, horta and patatosalata, also rank in the top 50.
The Larissa prosecutor has launched an investigation into the collapse of a section of a coastal road under construction in central Greece, intended to connect Larissa and Volos. The most severe damage occurred near the 12th kilometer of the Agiokampos–Keramidi stretch, prompting an on-site inspection and expert report to uncover the causes.
Authorities in Thessaloniki dismantled a criminal syndicate selling adulterated oil mislabeled as “extra virgin olive oil.” Five arrests were made, with over 15 tons of fake oil seized during a police raid in Menemeni. The gang faces felony charges for fraud, counterfeiting, and organized crime.
Gangs launched synchronized attacks on French prisons last night, targeting facilities in Toulon, Marseille, and other cities with gunfire and arson. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin called the incidents “intimidation attempts.”
Reactions, conspiracy theories and alarmism in Turkey regarding the acquisition of Exocet missiles and possible reinforcement of the Greek fleet with an additional Belharra frigate. In a climate of intense concern and…
Greek basketball icon Giannis Antetokounmpo has made NBA history, surpassing legends Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain. The “Greek Freak” completed his third consecutive season averaging over 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, cementing his legacy as a global sports titan and a source of pride for Greece.
The Australian Embassy in Athens will host a public ANZAC Day commemorative service on Friday, 25 April at the Phaleron War Cemetery in Alimos, honouring the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.
On April 15, 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met President Konstantinos Tassoulas at the Presidential Palace for their first monthly briefing. Mitsotakis stressed the need for a balanced EU-US trade agreement amid global tensions, expressing optimism for Greece’s economic future. Tassoulas warned against protectionism, emphasising the economy’s role in ensuring prosperity and social cohesion.
On Monday morning, a Coast Guard vessel located 77 male migrants off Gavdos. They will be transferred to Paleochora port and then to Chania’s Agyia Exhibition Center. Authorities warn of rising migrant crossings from North Africa as summer nears.
According to Janes, Russia has requested to base long-range aircraft at Indonesia’s Manuhua Air Force Base in Papua, prompting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to seek clarification from Jakarta. “We obviously don’t want to see Russian influence in our region,” Albanese stated, amid concerns over regional security.
The Athens Municipality will return vehicle and motorcycle license plates starting April 16, 2025, to ease Easter travel. Owners must pay fines and submit required documents at the Municipal Police offices. Plates confiscated for antisocial parking or judicial reasons will not be returned.
On Holy Tuesday, Greek police raided a squatted building in Athens’ Exarchia district, targeting suspects from Saturday’s violent clashes. Finding it empty, officers uncovered stones and are now collecting DNA evidence to track those who fled.
Angus Onisforou, the 24-year-old son of Greek-Australian property tycoon Theo Onisforou, was recently spotted with internationally renowned model Megan Blake Irwin in Sydney. The pair were seen leaving a Witchery event supporting ovarian cancer research, sparking speculation of a potential romance. Irwin, who spends much of her time in the U.S., was casually chic while Onisforou kept a low profile, maintaining his private lifestyle despite his family’s wealth.
As Easter nears, ferry tickets to Greece’s iconic islands are nearly sold out, with Holy Week routes to Paros, Chios, and Symi at full capacity. Skyrocketing prices—up to €913.50 for a family to Symi—have left travellers stunned, with cabins and car spaces vanishing fast.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Aghia Varvara on Holy Monday, highlighting student housing reforms and support for vulnerable communities. Touring a Church-run dormitory with Archbishop Hieronymos, he praised public-private partnerships, announced new initiatives for the hearing-impaired, and affirmed state backing for Orthodox missions abroad—declaring, *“The best is yet to come.”*
The restoration of the Hagia Sofia dome is one of the biggest restoration projects.
The Palace Museum’s exhibition showcasing 172 artefacts is China’s first major display of Greek antiquity.