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How the arson and extortion ring operated in Messinia: They set fire to the fields of farmers who didn’t pay them; what the authorities are investigating
The three suspects—a 52-year-old village head, his 44-year-old brother, and a 66-year-old five-year service firefighter—were responsible for distributing irrigation water in the area and are accused of demanding money from farmers in exchange for access to water. Authorities are investigating their possible involvement in seven fires
72-hour heatwave: Which areas will be hit, where temperatures could reach 43°C, according to Tsatrafyllias
Temperatures are expected to reach 41–42°C on Monday in inland areas, while isolated locations in Boeotia, Phthiotis, and Thessaly could see highs of up to 43°C on Tuesday. Cooler weather is expected from Thursday onward
Protothema Sports: Today’s show features Grigoriou, Mavroeidis and Kiamos
The latest developments from the France–England third-place match and the Argentina–Spain World Cup final, exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage, transfer news, and special guests—live from 2:00 p.m.
Historic photo: 19 years ago Messi bathed baby Yamal — Tomorrow they’ll face each other in the World Cup Final
In 2007, as part of a UNICEF and Barcelona charity campaign, a 20-year-old Lionel Messi cradled baby Lamine Yamal during a symbolic photo shoot. A mathematician has since estimated the odds of the two eventually meeting in a World Cup final—and the result is astonishing
First heatwave of the summer set to bring temperatures of up to 42°C as cities become “heat traps”
From Sunday through Tuesday, the country will experience extreme heat—with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in Attica and even higher in Thessaly, Fthiotida, and Central Macedonia
Very few ships are now passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Only eight vessels transited the strategic waterway on Thursday—half the number recorded on Wednesday
First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio
The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday
Parasite found in fast-food chain’s lettuce linked to diarrheal outbreak in the U.S.
U.S. health authorities have traced the ongoing outbreak of intestinal illness in the country to a parasite found in lettuce served by the fast-food chain Taco Bell, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today
“Elections under siege”: Why Trump insists China “rigged” the 2020 election and how much evidence supports claims of illegal migrants on voter rolls
Many analysts believe the U.S. president is trying to shape the political narrative ahead of the November midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race, though some argue the strategy could ultimately backfire
