Authorities have recovered two bodies after a fire broke out in Derveni, north of Thessaloniki, on Tuesday. Video shows the blaze after 3 p.m.

German police say a sixth person has died from their injuries after today's shooting in the northern German town of Stade, near Hamburg. Two suspects have been detained, including the suspected gunman. @skynewsrss.bsky.social

Breaking news: Migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border cannot apply for asylum until they set foot in the country, the Supreme Court ruled. The decision allows the Trump administration to turn back asylum seekers before they enter the country.

A Bell 214 B firefighting helicopter crashed while scooping water during operations on a wildfire in Greece. Both crew members are reported safe and in good condition. The incident was captured on video.

Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her team were sentenced to 74 lashes and banned from their work over an audience-free online concert, while others like Arman Shadivand have already endured flogging. Silence, it seems, is the only song the oppressive regime of Iran approves of.

Authorities dismantled a fake document ring in Athens that generated €200K+ supplying forged passports, IDs, visas & residence permits for illegal migration across the EU. Over 300 counterfeit documents were seized, and 2 suspects are in custody.

The Athens Public Prosecutor has filed felony charges against a 37-year-old Palestinian alleged to be a member of Hamas. He is facing four serious felony charges related to terrorism.

Greek and Cypriot authorities believe suspects detained in Cyprus and a 37-year-old Palestinian arrested in Greece on terrorism-related charges, were part of a broader network planning attacks on Israeli targets in Europe. The investigation is ongoing. news.rik.cy/article/2026...

Preparations for Panama's President José Raúl Mulino wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens on Tuesday. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Today marks the 573th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, on 29 May 1453. greekcitytimes.com/2026/05/29/m...

Yesterday in Athens, I heard a Ukrainian woman speak about her husband, who spent 39 months as a prisoner of war. At the end, she held a black and white flag. Black for those who died in captivity. White for the hope that the rest will come home. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Greek Deputy Defense Minister on Friday 15 May: “The USV was carrying a significantly smaller explosive payload than what was initially reported in the media - roughly one fifth of the amount claimed. The unmanned vessel is of Ukrainian origin.” Initial reports said payload was between 200-300kg.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arriving at the Hellenic Parliament in Athens. 🎥 Daphne Tolis

First on CNN: “New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel. The report presents the most comprehensive body of evidence yet of sexual and gender-based violence against women, men and children”. edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/m...

Sources tell me the USV drone discovered off the coast of Lefkada was carrying approximately 70 kg of explosives. While the USV’s intended target remains unclear, such a payload on its own would likely be insufficient to inflict critical damage on a large tanker. www.facebook.com/share/r/1TcV...

A cargo ship carrying approximately 8,000 tons of soda from Albania to Ukraine sank in the sea north of the island of Andros on Wednesday. All nine crew members (8 Turkish nationals, 1 Azerbaijani) on board were rescued by the Greek Coastguard.

When a Russian FPV drone was heading straight toward his younger siblings, the 12-year old boy didn’t freeze. He noticed the fiber-optic control wire trailing behind it and made a split-second decision to cut it, forcing the drone to crash before it could reach them.

Like pouring acid on an open wound.

An 89-year-old man carried out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, injuring five people. He used a shotgun, which he abandoned at the scene of the second attack. Police later arrested him in Patras, where he was found carrying a revolver.

Macron lands in Athens for high-stakes talks with PM Mitsotakis on defense pact renewal, deeper economic ties, and a push for stronger EU security amid rising geopolitical tensions. The France–Greece alliance is tightening. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Three boats carrying a total of 179 migrants were located south of #Crete within the span of a few hours early Thursday, in a series of coordinated rescue operations at sea. The back-to-back incidents highlight the sustained pressure on Crete’s southern maritime corridor. #Libya

A Greek tanker, flying the Liberian flag, Epaminondas, was attacked by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard forces. The vessel, owned by Global Ship Lease (controlled by Greek shipowner George Youroukos), sustained heavy damage to its bridge. All crew members are reported safe.

Eight children have been killed in a mass shooting that took place at multiple residences in #Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims ranging in age from one to about 14 years old. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and lasting until the end of Sunday. – @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy

Greece moves to ban social media for under-15s by 2027, tackling addiction and mental health risks. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis now urges the EU to act too, calling for a unified “digital age of majority” and stronger enforcement under the Digital Services Act.

A 43-year-old woman from Germany, who was visiting Corinth with her family, was killed when a balcony collapsed, fatally striking her and injuring her 10-year-old child. The building, which had been abandoned, was undergoing renovation work. The contractor has been arrested.

Saharan dust disrupts flights at Heraklion’s “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport in Crete. Visibility has plunged to just 600 meters forcing at least three international flights to abort landings, according to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.

Greek feline entrepreneur conducts snack acquisition negotiations.

Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to March 29, 2026 have reached approximately 1,295,830 personnel, including 1,360 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.

Legendary singer Marinella has died at 87. Born Kyriaki Papadopoulou in Thessaloniki in 1938, she became one of Greece’s most beloved voices, touching generations at home and beyond. She also made history as Greece’s first Eurovision representative in 1974.

Greek coast guard: 22 migrants died after a rubber boat spent six days adrift without food or water off #Crete. Survivors told authorities the victims were thrown overboard on the orders of smugglers & that the boat set off from Tobruk. 26 people were rescued by a Frontex vessel.

A Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured. Colombia’s defence minister described the crash as “a tragic accident,” urging people to avoid speculation while the cause remains under investigation.

Iran executed 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi. Authorities say he, Mehdi Ghasemi, and Saeed Davoudi killed 2 police officers during the January protests. Rights groups report a sharp rise in executions in Iran in early 2026, amid a crackdown that has killed thousands.

Greece’s Defence Minister stated that earlier today a Greek Patriot MIM-104 Patriot, deployed in Saudi Arabia, intercepted and destroyed two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting oil refineries.

Iranian media (citing the Revolutionary Guard) has issued an urgent warning claiming around five energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar could be targeted in the coming hours. The statement urges civilians and workers near these sites to evacuate immediately.

Tommy Olsen, has been placed in pre-trial detention in Norway following a European Arrest Warrant issued by Greece. After reviewing the warrant, the Norwegian court concluded that the conditions for arrest are met and that the conditions for extradition are also met.

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ follows Pasha, a teacher in a small Russian town who was ordered to film propaganda and “patriotic” lessons who secretly smuggled the footage out of Russia. Congratulations to the team and above all to Pasha for his extraordinary courage. #Oscars

Jürgen Habermas dead at 96 www.br.de/nachrichten/...

All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft have been killed in the crash in western Iraq, the US Central Command said.

🆕🚨While migrant domestic workers keep millions of European homes running, the widespread harassment they face is largely ignored. We spoke to them to learn more about their experience. ✍️ Hazar Deniz Eker, Leah Pattem, Daphne Tolis, Sofia Turati europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/working...

NBC: Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, #Michigan, is the scene of an "apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation”, the FBI said. “Nobody at the moment has been confirmed to be hurt except, potentially, the shooter” – Sheriff Bouchard.

Two oil tankers were struck and set ablaze in Iraqi waters in an Iranian attack late Wednesday, including the Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Zefyros. All 22 Georgian crew members aboard the Zefyros vessel were reported safe.

Greece’s Court of Appeals has ordered the immediate imprisonment of Eleni Zaroulia, wife of Golden Dawn founder Nikos Michaloliakos. The court found her guilty of participating in a criminal organization and sentenced her to 5 years in prison, a decision announced earlier today.

A UN investigation finds Russia’s deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied areas amount to crimes against humanity, with thousands transferred and many still displaced since the 2022 invasion. Moscow rejects the allegations.

HMS Dragon has left Portsmouth for #Cyprus. She is “capable of protecting an area up to 5 times the size of Cyprus”. Her Sea Viper missile system “can launch 8 missiles in under 10 seconds, and can direct up to 16 missiles onto their targets simultaneously”. – BBC News

Turkey says a a ballistic missile launched from #Iran was intercepted by NATO air defences, after it entered Turkey’s airspace. Debris from the missile fell in vacant land around Gaziantep. No injuries or casualties are reported so far.

A woman raises a placard reading “My uterus is on strike” during a march marking International Women’s Day on 8 March in Athens, Greece. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Life, Death and Everything in Between: An exhibition in central Athens of the work of British photojournalist Don McCullin. More: apw.gr/en/life-deat...

A foreign national was arrested on Friday after threatening to detonate explosives outside the police headquarters in #Athens. According to Athens News Agency, the man was holding a grenade and had two grenades in his backpack.

Ukrainian delicacies. In Athens. 📸 Daphne Tolis