Photo AIAthens: traffic restrictions 6–8 October and assembly banMeasures begin on Tuesday afternoon and peak on Wednesday. A separate ban on gatherings applies from 06:00 on 7 October to 06:00 on 8 October within a defined central area.Greece
Photo AIAthens: traffic restrictions 6–8 October and assembly banMeasures begin on Tuesday afternoon and peak on Wednesday. A separate ban on gatherings applies from 06:00 on 7 October to 06:00 on 8 October within a defined central area.
Photo AINea Ionia: taxi driver reports ear-biting attack; 35-year-old arrestedThe 54-year-old driver is in hospital following the incident on 4 October. Police statements and the expected judicial proceedings.
Photo AIMagnitude 4.2 earthquake south of Sithonia at 03:01 on SaturdayThe Institute of Geodynamics records the 31 October earthquake offshore, at a depth of approximately 14.1 kilometres.
Photo AINearchos: upgrade target for 2030 and expected arrival in DecemberThe defence ministry published Dendias’s Lorient remarks. Standard 2+++ is presented as a target, with arrival in Greece expected in early December.
Photo AIPlaka explosion: three arrested, questioning set for 2 NovemberThe Fire Service announced its investigative findings. The suspects allegedly interfered with gas pipes to steal copper.
Photo AIAugust road crashes: 45 deaths and 961 injured, ELSTAT reportsProvisional figures record 817 crashes involving death or injury, down 4.3% from August 2025.
Photo AINorthern Crete road: first 10 km of Neapoli–Agios Nikolaos openedThe Infrastructure Ministry announced the opening on 29 October. The full public works section is about 14.5 km long and remains under construction.
Photo AIMegalopoli: new prison project included in funding programme at €39.9 millionThe decision concerns inclusion in the Special Just Development Transition Programme. No construction start date or recruitment call is announced.
Photo AIAIGIS: agreements signed for 158 machines across Greece’s 13 regionsThe contracted procurement is worth €19.1 million, with deliveries in stages. A separate 37 water tankers remain at the contracting stage.
Photo: AADE — official recall release, 26 October 2026AADE: do not consume STRAWBAR ORIGIN, batch 003Strawberry spirit at 40% vol., in 50 cl bottles, recalled after methanol exceeded the category limit. The warning concerns this specific batch.
Photo AIPreveza–Igoumenitsa: national-road section closed after subsidenceAll vehicles are barred in both directions between kilometre markers 80 and 91. Police direct traffic via Karteri–Vasiliko and Egnatia Odos, with no reopening time specified.
Photo AICoast Guard signs €23.8 million contract for seven new patrol boatsThe 26 October contract covers boats to be built in Greece. Up to seven more are an option; deliveries are expected later.
Photo AICoast Guard: three dead after car falls into water at Piraeus gate E2The official 26 October announcement confirms all three occupants died. The incident occurred on the evening of 25 October; the circumstances remain under investigation.
Photo AIPatmos: Dodekanisos Express returns with engine fault — 79 passengers safeThe coast guard reports a port-engine malfunction and a sailing prohibition pending repairs and certification. The company arranged onward travel for passengers.
Photo AIHNMS red rain warnings for 1 November: areas and time windowsCentral and Eastern Macedonia and the Dodecanese face red warnings, with windows extending to 01:59 on 2 November, Athens time. Orange and yellow warnings are listed separately.
Photo AIMagnitude 4.5 earthquake southeast of Zakynthos at 07:15The Institute of Geodynamics’ reviewed record places the epicentre 24 km southeast of Zakynthos, at a depth of 19 km.
Photo AITripoli: €4 million road-safety project included for approximately 26 kilometresThe announcement concerns repairs to municipal roads damaged by utility-network installation. No contractor or works dates are identified.
Photo AICrete: 43 men found on Gavdos — arrest following the rescue of 62A Coast Guard update on 25 October covers two separate incidents. Allegations against a 16-year-old are not a judicial finding.
Photo AIKozani: two calls worth €7.09 million for urban regeneration and material reuseProposals are due by 31 December at 14:00 for five interventions. The calls are addressed to the municipality and are not project inclusion decisions.
Photo AIMessinia: road sections closed on Sunday 25 October for IRONMANFrom 07:30 to 17:00, traffic, stopping and parking are prohibited on four road sections. Emergency vehicles are exempt.
Photo AINavy ship visits: dates and hours in Thessaloniki and PiraeusKIMON opens for visits in Thessaloniki from 24 October. Piraeus visiting hours run from 26–28 October, with entry through Gate E-11.
Photo AIThessaloniki ring road: three overnight closures on 29–31 OctoberWestbound between K6 Meteora and K5 Efkarpia, 23:30–05:30 each night. Diversion via Andrea Papandreou; eastbound traffic operates normally.
Photo AINea Moudania: drinking-water restriction lifted, municipality saysNea Propontida municipality has withdrawn its 20 October notice. It says a borehole affected by seawater intrusion was isolated.
Photo AIAgia Galini: two arrests following the rescue of 88 peopleThe Coast Guard announced the arrest of an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old as suspected smugglers linked to the two boats. Preliminary investigations continue.
Photo AIKalymnos: UH-1H occupants discharged, ERT reportsERT’s 16:37 report says everyone is well and has been discharged. The Army General Staff confirms the incident; its causes remain under investigation.
Photo AIVarympompi: alternating traffic on Erythraias–Varympompis road, 07:00–15:00Police announce works on a 1.5 km stretch from the interchange towards Varympompi, starting on 22 October. No completion date is given.
Photo AIThessaloniki asks residents to reduce holiday waste — normal collections from 29 OctoberThe municipality requests restraint at green and blue bins and reminds residents that depositing bulky items is prohibited.
Photo AIKolonos: four injured in explosion while officers examined a bagTwo police officers and two civilians were injured in a shared area of an apartment building. The Organised Crime Directorate is conducting the preliminary investigation.
Photo AIDrivers and vehicles: €2.1 million contract for tests, training and registration platesThe project has a 24-month horizon and covers digital practical-test records and state registration-plate management. Signing does not mean all new applications are immediately operational.
Photo AICrete: 30 people found at Alyki — separate from the rescue of 71The latest Coast Guard bulletin concerns 26 men, three women and one minor on a beach near Maridaki. It does not revise the earlier rescue count.
Photo AIThessaloniki Metro: five stations reported reopenedTwo later local reports say the stations reopened shortly before 14:00. The operator's page was not directly accessible during the newer check.
Photo AIAADE: three arrests in Thessaloniki drug-trafficking investigationThe authority alleges that minors were also approached through apps, reporting seizures of 3.5 kg of cannabis and 120 g of cocaine.
Photo AIThessaloniki–Nea Moudania: restriction today 07:30–14:00 between Thermi and RysioToday's measure covers both directions for the parade rehearsal. Diversions use Profiti Ilia, the Nea Michaniona road and Neo Rysio.
Photo AIPylos: magnitude 3.9 in the Geodynamic Institute’s reviewed solutionThe earthquake was recorded at 10:41 on 19 October, three kilometres southeast of Pylos.
Photo AISamos: six dead after boat capsizes — 14 rescuedThe incident north of Samos is separate from the boat collision off Lesvos.
Photo AIThessaloniki: €85.5 million for suburban rail and port linkInclusion in EU funding, not a service launch.
Photo AILesvos: six dead, including an infant, after boat collisionEight survivors were taken to hospital. The precise circumstances of the collision are under investigation.
Photo AIMagnitude 3.5 earthquake near Rafina at 05:40The Geodynamic Institute’s reviewed solution places the epicentre 8 km east-northeast of Rafina, at a depth of 11 km.
Photo AIAthens suburban rail: partial cancellations after the Attiki Odos accidentHellenic Train recorded changes to three services. ERT reports that the Metamorfosi–SKA line reopened at 13:35, not that every departure immediately returned to normal.
Photo AIEYDAP: eight interruptions estimated until 21:00; Voula–Vari no longer listedThe Athinaidos–Spetson entry, also affecting the Vari area, no longer appears in the 31 October list. Eight entries remain, with restoration estimated by 21:00, subject to unforeseen circumstances.
Photo AIMotor Oil: separate 15 October incident — hospital report on two casualtiesThe official 16 October medical bulletin has been added. Background on the fatal 9 October incident is retained separately.
Photo AIMarathon: road restrictions for Sunday 18 OctoberClosures for the half-marathon have different hours and directions. The first begin at 7:30 a.m.
Photo AIFlyover: three traffic restrictions from 16 to 19 OctoberK7 ramps close from 10 p.m. tonight for 48 hours, alongside two overnight closures towards Kavala–Katerini.
Photo AIEPPO: five arrests in €114 million VAT fraud investigationSearches and seizures also took place in Greece. Estimated tax losses are not seized funds; the presumption of innocence applies.
Photo AISappho stream: €18.52 million contract signed, excluding VAT4,160 metres of flood works in northern Athens; signing does not mean protection is complete.
Photo AIKallithea: traffic restrictions for Saturday 17 OctoberThiseos closure 6:30–11 p.m.; parking restrictions from 4 p.m.
Photo AIAthens-bound A1: left lane closed at km 213.4–209.8 until 26 OctoberThe new restriction began at 7:30 a.m. on 16 October. Traffic continues in the right lane.
Photo AIKalamaria: five bus routes diverted because of roadworksRoutes 04A, 04E, 05B, 06A and 06B change from 15 October. Alternative streets and the arrangements for stops.
Photo AIAthens: 11 football supporters arrested; police officer injuredPolice announced a case file over overnight attacks in the city centre. The detainees are being referred to a prosecutor; no court finding has been announced.
Photo AIThessaloniki Metro to run around the clock on Saturday 17 OctoberThe operator confirms 24-hour operation for European Night Without Accidents. The arrangement is for that particular night, not a permanent timetable change.
Photo AIArgyroupoleos Avenue: right-lane restrictions begin todayFrom Alimountos to Gravias, until 11 March 2027. Hours differ by direction; the avenue is not being fully closed.
Photo AIThessaloniki: 3,081 weapons seized — daggers, swords and brass knucklesAADE says the items were found in 24 cartons in a container declared as sunglasses and beads. The inventory does not list firearms.
Photo AI15 October ferries: DELOS and THEOLOGOS P. cancellations; Crete evening scheduleA newer notice covers Cyclades cancellations and evening departures on Crete routes. NISSOS SAMOS and DIAGORAS changes extend to 18 October.
Photo AITheodorikakos files complaint over alleged electronic impersonationThe Development Ministry reports a message to a basketball-club official with the minister as its purported sender. The complaint is not a judicial finding of guilt.
Photo AISkiathos: no buses today as crews clear fallen trees after floodingSkiathos Transports confirms the suspension of all services on 14 October. Municipal crews are clearing fallen trees, while the damage assessment remains incomplete.
Photo AIRhodes: Afantou road closures and a newer municipal-bus noticeSpecific closures and the 15 October school suspension have been added. The blanket municipal-bus suspension is no longer presented as active.
Photo AIChios: rain enters airport passenger hall and floods roadsRain on 12 October entered through the airport roof and led to water-pumping operations in town.
Photo AIEvia: Psachna–Stavros road closed at Kalyviti BridgeBoth directions are closed following ground subsidence. The announcement directs access via Panorama toward Stavros.
Photo AIThessaloniki: overnight lane closures at Voulgari tunnel on 13–14 OctoberWorks will affect both directions of the Thessaloniki–Nea Moudania road from 00:00 to 05:00, with each lane closed in sections.
Photo AIAthens Small Ring: restrictions in force through 23 July 2027Restrictions apply Monday–Thursday from 07:00 to 20:00 and Friday from 07:00 to 15:00. Which vehicles qualify for a special permit and what applies to residents and older permits.
Photo AIVolos hit by a strong thunderstorm and hail, with water building up on roadsThe sudden storm began after 16:00 with intense lightning. Water accumulated in Palaia, the Old Port area and central streets, with no confirmed official toll of damage or injuries.
Photo AIThessaloniki Metro to open at 12:00 on SundayThe change applies only on 11 October while two new trains undergo final testing. The internal lift at Nomarchia will be out of service for two days.
Photo AIMetro and tram: 28 October changes — Syntagma closes from 08:00Tram 6 terminates at FIX from 08:00 and Tram 7 at SEF from 09:00. Service resumes after events, with no exact time; tonight’s Line 3 works are separate.
Photo AIStorms move towards Thrace and the northeastern Aegean, with a new change from TuesdayERT’s forecast moves the weather eastwards on Monday. A colder system is expected from Tuesday, with strong northerly winds in the Aegean.
Photo AIMylopotamos: flood-aid applications open through 23 OctoberThe extension concerns immediate needs and replacement of household goods. Applications are filed with the municipality with the inspection report, family-status certificate, E1, E9 and proof of IBAN.
Photo AIIlia: €20 million for reconstruction after the 2021 wildfiresThe funding goes to the Region of Western Greece for public infrastructure. No detailed project list, timetable or process for private applicants has yet been announced.
Photo AILine 1: first refurbished train enters passenger servicePassenger service began on 7 October. The programme covers 14 trains, with contractual completion scheduled for 2027.
Photo AINaxos: seven arrests in alleged marine-fuel smuggling investigationGreek police announced seven arrests, including a customs employee, and an investigation into 13 alleged smuggling incidents. The allegations are not a court judgment.
Photo AI€97.845 million allocated to local authorities for natural-disaster damageThe allocation covers restoration works and critical infrastructure. The announcement does not yet list beneficiaries by area, projects or a disbursement timetable.
Photo AIIllegal gambling: complaints against 18 influencers under preliminary investigationThe Finance Ministry confirms the complaints. ERT links the inquiry to social-media promotion of 19 unlicensed gambling websites and providers.
Photo AICrete: 60 post-storm inspections; two business buildings marked redInspections in Ierapetra and Mylopotamos recorded 57 green, one yellow and two red buildings. All 30 homes inspected were marked green.
Photo AINea Ionia: passenger’s reported explanation for the taxi driver attackThe 35-year-old reportedly cited sudden braking and broken glasses in his statement to police, according to ERT.
Photo AICrete: Copernicus activated to map flood-hit areasCivil Protection has announced activation EMSR 933. The European request was accepted; satellite maps for the affected areas are still awaited.
Photo AIEastern Macedonia and Thrace: three road deaths in SeptemberGreek Police recorded 25 injury collisions and 7,492 violations. Deaths were unchanged from last September, while injuries fell.