Autopsies showed most of the 15 Afghan migrants killed on the Greek island of Chios…
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A Chios investigator and prosecutor unanimously ordered the pre-trial detention of a young Moroccan man…
Forensic examinations on the bodies of 15 refugees killed in a maritime tragedy off Chios…
The European Commission said it is aware of the tragedy that unfolded on Tuesday night…
Senior officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard have launched a Administrative Inquiry (EDE) into the…
A Greek Coast Guard vessel clashed with a speedboat linked to migrant smugglers off the…
Hellenic Coast Guard officers arrested a 43-year-old Iraqi national suspected of human smuggling on Chios after a high-speed boat chase. The vessel, carrying 36 migrants, ran aground, leading to the detention of all passengers and seizure of the boat amid ongoing efforts to curb crossings from Turkey.
Passengers aboard an Aegean/Olympic Air flight from Zakynthos to Athens experienced tense moments on Wednesday…
Local authorities ordered all schools and childcare centres to remain closed on Thursday in Mytilene,…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €490 million in financing for the IPTO North East Aegean Interconnection project, which will connect the islands of Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Skyros to Greece’s mainland grid, ending their electrical isolation and replacing diesel power with cleaner, more reliable electricity.
Greek authorities have arrested a 61-year-old Turkish national on the island of Chios on suspicion…
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Greek fishermen on Chios denounce illegal Turkish trawlers operating freely within Greek waters, depleting fish stocks and highlighting double standards in enforcement by Greek authorities.
Two migrants died and ten were injured after their boat hit rocks off the coast of Chios late Thursday night, prompting a large-scale rescue operation
On October 4, 2025, the Turkish oceanographic vessel Piri Reis departed Izmir for the central Aegean Sea, triggering a maritime dispute with Greece. The Turkish Navtex, announcing scientific research west of Chios and Lesvos, overlaps Greece’s continental shelf, prompting Athens to issue an anti-NAVTEX declaring the Turkish notice illegal.
Greek authorities on Chios have arrested two Turkish nationals after seizing 12,500 smuggled mobile phones. Intelligence reports suggest the devices were destined for organized crime networks in Turkey.
A detainee fell overboard during a boat transfer between Chios and Lesvos on Sunday, prompting a search and rescue operation by the Hellenic Police and Coast Guard. The individual, previously arrested for human trafficking, was en route to a judicial hearing.
The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the ages, each with its own past and a story to tell about how it got its name.
massive wildfire in western Chios has forced the evacuation of people trapped on Limnia and Agia Markella beaches. Coast guard vessels, a lifeboat, speedboat, and private boats are aiding the rescue as strong winds hinder efforts to control the blaze.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Turkey near Balıkesir Province, with tremors felt across Greece’s Chios island and parts of Bulgaria. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been issued.
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Greek authorities have issued a Category 4 wildfire alert for Friday, warning of extreme fire risk in Attica, Evia, Kythera, Laconia, and the North Aegean islands. An “explosive mix” of heat, dry storms, and strong winds is expected to heighten danger through the weekend, prompting emergency measures and forest access restrictions.
A massive wildfire flare-up on Chios has devastated over 47,000 acres, with firefighters battling intense blazes in the rugged Provata region. The fire, reigniting early Thursday, June 26, 2025, has destroyed forests and agricultural lands, while a Georgian domestic worker was arrested for arson after confessing to starting one of the fire fronts. Authorities remain on high alert to prevent further outbreaks.
A 30-year-old Georgian woman working as a maid on the island of Chios has been arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire by discarding a lit cigarette. The blaze, which broke out in a forested area in northern Chios on Monday, was one of several fires that affected the island between June 22 and 23.
Satellite imagery from the Copernicus system reveals that a wildfire on Chios has burned up to 2,500 hectares. The island is in a state of emergency, with 444 firefighters, aircraft, and volunteers battling the blaze amid suspicions of arson.
Wildfires have turned Chios into a battleground, with flames threatening homes across multiple fronts. Residents and over 100 firefighters fought through the night as strong winds fueled the blaze, prompting 16 settlements to evacuate. Aerial support resumed at dawn, but power outages and suspicions of arson, following the discovery of a gasoline canister, complicate the island’s desperate fight for survival.
A wildfire erupted in Kofinas, Chios, on June 22, 2025, prompting an evacuation alert for residents of Paryfes, Gialourika, and Panagia Voithia. The fire, reported at 11:40 AM, is spreading south, with 32 firefighters, 11 vehicles, two aircraft, and two helicopters deployed to combat the blaze.
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, meeting on June 12–13, 2025, under Archbishop Ieronymos, endorsed the new “personal number” system, stating it raises no theological or personal freedom concerns. The system, introduced by Presidential Decree 40/2025, will replace existing ID, tax, and social security numbers. The Synod also allocated €680,000 for scholarships and planned conferences on Orthodox anthropology and monasticism.
On June 11, 2025, Greece is on high alert for wildfires as strong winds and temperatures up to 34°C in Attica heighten dangers across regions like the Cyclades, Crete, and Lesvos. The National Meteorological Service forecasts clear skies with possible afternoon showers in mountainous areas. Following a fire in Anavyssos, authorities urge vigilance to prevent further outbreaks.
In the serene Greek island town of Vrontados, where crystal-clear waters meet pebble beaches and Aepos Mountain looms large, Easter weekend transforms the idyllic scene into a battleground. Two rival parishes unleash a spectacular “war,” launching over 100,000 homemade rockets at each other in a vibrant, peaceful tradition.
