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Kolonos explosion caused by detonator-equipped device, as building manager alerts police
A police officer who opened the bag was taken to the 401 Military Hospital, while his colleague and two civilians, including the building manager, were taken to Evangelismos Hospital – none is in a life-threatening condition


Explosion in building in Athens’ Kolonos district leaves four injured, including two police officers
Authorities are investigating whether it was a deadly trap — a phone call preceded the blast; two civilians and the second officer suffered minor injuries

Roads reopen after demonstrations by thousands of students and teachers protesting over education costs and housing
Across the country, mass demonstrations were held by youths and education faculty in a call for better studying and living conditions

Greek NGO chief to stand trial over 92 year old Kolonaki woman’s will forgery, in €1m inheritance scandal
Four people, including a notary and two witnesses, face criminal charges over a disputed inheritance involving property, bank deposits and gold coins, after civil courts ruled the will was forged
Students and teachers take to the streets as nationwide strikes hit schools and hospitals in Greece
Rallies are planned across Greece on Wednesday as teachers, hospital doctors and civil servants demand better pay, staffing and public services. Athens transport is largely unaffected, but several metro stations will close in Thessaloniki

Greek Navy unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze sea drone alongside nine other unmanned vessels
Developed in just six months under strict secrecy, the Greek-built vessel draws on expertise from MIT, can exceed 40 knots and marks a major step towards a new generation of autonomous naval warfare

Father Antonios unanimously acquitted in Ark of the World child abuse case
A court in north-western Greece has cleared the charity's founder and two co-defendants of allegations involving children at residential facilities. Defence lawyers say none of the charges was proven, while separate legal proceedings remain ongoing

Meteora Natural History Museum and Mushroom Museum records 114 awards in 12 years
More than 80 awards for its mushroom and truffle products, with every product winning an award of its own

Driver arrested for drink-driving again in Grevena, fined €2,000 and banned for seven years
The 57-year-old was previously caught driving under the influence of alcohol last May

Sani/Ikos Group 2025 ESG Report: Measurable progress across energy, water, biodiversity, and social impact
From renewable electricity and the elimination of single-use plastics to water management, biodiversity protection and connections with local communities, the Sani/Ikos Group 2025 ESG Report shows how environmental and social performance is being integrated into one of the most dynamic investment programmes in Mediterranean hospitality
