Greece has seen a slight improvement in its wildfire situation, but officials on Thursday were not declaring the danger over. Firefighters, volunteers and local residents continue to battle numerous blazes across the country.

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

In the current fire season in Greece, over 310 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires. Notably, the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE) has made fifty arrests so far this year, a sharp increase from fewer than ten in the previous years.

Leeds are tracking Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis as they look to bolster their strikeforce. Dominic Calvert-Lewis is due to complete a free transfer to Elland Road but boss Daniel Farke still wants to add more firepower.

As climate change brings unprecedented levels of heat and drought, the country’s unpaid fire brigades are bracing for the worst in the absence of state support.

On August 15, the Dormition of the Mother of God, the nation also honors those bearing Greece’s most popular female name, Maria.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making waves as he prepares for EuroBasket 2025 with Greece. A video clip from a warm-up match in Athens went viral, showing Giannis playfully tapping a teammate's head during a huddle.

In a recent video from a recent Greece game, Antetokounmpo is in a huddle with his teammates and wraps around to slap the back of his teammate’s head. Many fans on social media speculated that his teammate must have said something to invite such a response from Antetokounmpo, but others aren’t so sure.

One man has serious injuries after a car crashed into Carbone's Pizzeria on North Greece Road 5:40 p.m. Friday.