Attica

2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Galatsi, Raising Seismic Concerns

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Galatsi at 5:46 AM on January 13, 2025, causing concern across Attica. The tremor's epicenter…

13 January 2025

Tragic House Fire in Porto Rafti Claims Life of Elderly Man on New Year’s Day

A New Year's Day tragedy unfolded in Porto Rafti when an elderly man was found dead after a fire broke…

2 January 2025

Seismologists Reassure Attica Residents: No Major Earthquake Expected

Seismologists have reassured residents of Attica that recent small earthquakes, including tremors in Chalandri and Agia Paraskevi, do not indicate…

30 December 2024

Earthquake of 2.7 Richter Felt in Attica at Dawn - Epicenter in Chalandri

An earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale was felt in Attica at dawn, with its epicenter located in Chalandri.…

29 December 2024

Snowfall Expected in Attica as Bad Weather Returns to Greece

Greece is bracing for a new wave of winter weather, with snow expected to fall in lower altitudes, including parts…

27 December 2024

Greece on High Alert: Storm Elena's Aftermath and New Polar Weather Front Approaching

Greece is reeling from the impact of Storm Elena, which brought widespread flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain, causing disruptions…

26 December 2024

Cocaine Use Doubles in Attica During Christmas, Wastewater Analysis Shows

Cocaine consumption in Attica has nearly doubled during the Christmas season, according to wastewater analysis. Professor Nikos Thomaidis revealed that…

25 December 2024

Greece Braces for Cold Snap and Severe Weather This Christmas

Attica and Thessaloniki are preparing for rain and possible thunderstorms as Greece faces a cold and stormy Christmas. A major…

22 December 2024

Attica Region Approves 2025 Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, Social Programs, and Tourism Development

The Regional Council of Attica has approved the 2025 budget, prioritizing flood protection, social support structures, and cultural initiatives to…

19 December 2024

New Earthquake Hits Attica: Epicenter in Gerakas

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 struck Attica this morning, with the epicenter in Gerakas. The region, known…

17 December 2024

Weather Shift: North Winds and Anticyclone Bring Rain, Snow, and Temperature Drops Across Greece

Greece is set for a dramatic weather shift as cold north winds and a massive anticyclone bring rain, snow, and…

13 December 2024

Two Earthquakes Shake Athens Within Two Hours

Athens experienced two minor earthquakes within two hours on Wednesday, with epicentres near Halandri and Agia Paraskevi. The quakes, measuring…

12 December 2024

Major Police Operation Targets Turkish Mafia in Greece: Arrests and Seizures of Weapons Announced

Greek authorities have launched a major crackdown on the Turkish mafia, resulting in eight arrests, the seizure of 49 weapons,…

12 December 2024

Greece to Install 1,000 Traffic Cameras by Summer 2025, Announces Minister Papastergiou

Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced that Greece will install 1,000 traffic cameras across the country by the summer of…

3 December 2024

Greece Battered by Storm Bora, Two Dead, Hundreds Seek Rescue

Storm Bora has ravaged Greece, leaving two dead and triggering widespread flooding. Hundreds of emergency calls have been made as…

1 December 2024

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expands in Greece with New Projects Slated for 2025-2026

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Greece with three new hotels planned for Piraeus, Halkidiki, and Attica…

24 November 2024

Three Greeks Arrested in Pan-European Crackdown on Cigarette Trafficking Gang

Authorities across Europe have dismantled a major criminal network involved in tobacco trafficking, with three Greek members arrested during coordinated…

21 November 2024

Seismic tremor on Sunday afternoon in Attica

"A weak earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale occurred on Sunday evening, November 17, 2024, shortly after 7:00 PM…

18 November 2024

Storm Alexandros: Heavy Rain, Flooding Risks, and Strong Winds Threaten Greece

The severe weather system "Alexandros" is set to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gale-force winds to Greece, with regions like…

16 November 2024

Athens to Install 388 Red-Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety

Athens is installing 388 red-light cameras to combat frequent traffic violations and improve road safety. This €18.8 million project, funded…

8 November 2024

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