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Patras Train Collision: Raised Barriers Lead to Crash at Level Crossing

A Suburban train collided with a car at a level crossing in Patras where safety barriers were unexpectedly raised due…

15 January 2025

Man Dies After Falling on Tracks at Aghios Eleftherios Station

A 69-year-old man tragically lost his life after falling onto the train tracks at Athens' Aghios Eleftherios metro station on…

14 January 2025

Four Injured in Elevator Accident at Red Cross Hospital in Athens

Four people, including two paramedics, were injured on Thursday when an elevator at Athens' Red Cross Hospital fell after a…

10 January 2025

Search for Missing Skier at Seli Ski Resort Continues

A search and rescue operation is underway at Seli Ski Resort in Imathia, northern Greece, for a young skier who…

7 January 2025

Shock in Arta: 41-Year-Old Woman Falls from Fourth Floor of Hospital

A shocking incident occurred at Arta General Hospital early this morning when a 41-year-old woman fell from the fourth floor…

6 January 2025

Kalambaka: Families Rescued from Hotel Fire Near Meteora

A hotel fire in Kalambaka, near the famed Meteora rock formations, prompted the swift evacuation of families with children early…

30 December 2024

Tragic Jeju Air Crash in South Korea: Bird Strike Suspected in Fatal Accident

Two individuals—a passenger and a flight attendant—were pulled alive but seriously injured from the wreckage of a Jeju Air aircraft.…

29 December 2024

Breaking News: Shootings in Glyfada Leave Two Dead and One Injured

A shooting incident in Glyfada on Monday morning has left two people dead and one critically injured. The violent event…

9 December 2024

Arson Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne Leaves Two Injured

An arson attack has targeted the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, leaving two people injured. A fire has severely…

6 December 2024

Tsunami Warning Issued for Northern California and Oregon Coasts Following 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Near Ferndale

A tsunami warning has been issued for the coasts of Northern California and Oregon after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake…

6 December 2024

Third Tragic Death as Bora Weather Devastates Halkidiki

Severe Bora weather has claimed a third life in Halkidiki, Greece, as heavy rains and landslides wreaked havoc across the…

2 December 2024

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident in Central Athens

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Thursday morning in central Athens. The incident occurred on Satovriandou Street,…

21 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

‘Safe Youth’ Panic Button to Launch in Greece on Monday, Says Minister

The "Safe Youth" panic button, designed to help young people quickly report violence, will officially launch on Monday, Citizen Protection…

7 November 2024

Red Alert Issued in Barcelona as Extreme Weather Threatens Further Storms

Barcelona authorities have issued a red alert for extreme weather as further torrential rain threatens the area. The recent flooding…

5 November 2024

Firefighter Killed in Evia Fire Truck Accident: Tragedy Strikes as Vehicle Plunges into Ravine

A firefighter tragically lost his life in Evia, Greece, after the fire truck he was driving plunged into a ravine…

2 November 2024

Deadly Explosion in Ambelokipi Apartment Leaves One Dead and One Injured

A powerful explosion in a third-floor apartment in Ambelokipi, Athens, on Thursday left one man dead and a woman seriously…

1 November 2024

Wildfire Rages in Elos, Kissamos Municipality on Crete

A wildfire broke out Thursday in Elos, located in the Kissamos municipality on Crete, and is currently burning fiercely. The…

1 November 2024

25-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Self-Immolation in Crete

A 25-year-old man in Crete is in critical condition after setting himself on fire. Quick actions by passersby helped extinguish…

31 October 2024

BREAKING: 95 people dead after floods in eastern Spain

Spain's devastating floods highlight Europe's unpreparedness for climate change, as national and regional authorities face criticism over delayed warnings and…

31 October 2024

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