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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
Major fire engulfs Norwegian residential area: 40–50 homes destroyed, explosions reported
Residents have been evacuated as thick black smoke blankets the sky and severely reduces visibility
Hellenic Train: Thessaloniki–Serres train halted due to technical fault
The 61 passengers on board will continue their journey by bus
Archaeological discoveries in Libya reshape understanding of the Mediterranean: Ancient theatre and a unique Greek hippodrome uncovered
The director of the French Archaeological Mission in Libya said that the Greek hippodrome is unique, with no known equivalent elsewhere in Cyrenaica or across the wider Mediterranean region
Traffic at a standstill: Heavy congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos as holiday getaway begins
Major delays across Athens' road network – Traffic is intensifying ahead of the weekend, with heavy congestion also reported around the Port of Piraeus and in central Athens
More than 5,000 repair permits issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel floods
According to figures from the General Secretariat for the Restoration of Natural Disaster Effects, more than 5,000 repair permits have been issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel, with the largest number issued in the Regional Unit of Karditsa. There, 2,048 permits have been granted, corresponding to more than €16 million in free state financial assistance
European Commission: Greece shows steady and consistent progress on rule of law
The European Commission's latest Rule of Law Report finds that Greece is among the 13 EU member states that made progress on all rule-of-law recommendations in 2026
Very high wildfire risk forecast for parts of Crete tomorrow – See the map
The Fire Service has maintained Stage 2 operational readiness
