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Spain: The Villena Treasure Stolen in a Lightning-Fast Burglary

One of the most remarkable sets of jewelry from the Bronze Age in Europe was targeted in a spectacular burglary in southeastern Spain. The Villena Treasure, housed in a museum in the province of Alicante, was stolen either completely or partially during an operation that took just a few minutes on Thursday morning. According to local authorities,......

Greece: Six Suspected Members of Rouvikonas Sought After an 'Anti-Zionist Patrol'

The Greek police have identified six individuals suspected of belonging to the anarchist collective Rouvikonas, as part of an investigation into an action carried out in late June in Thessaloniki. The authorities mention facts that may constitute racist offenses, while the group claims to mobilize against Israeli economic interests in Greece......

Greece wildfires: Two dead as flames sweep across Salamina island

Two people have died and several others have been injured after fast-moving wildfires swept across Greece’s Salamina island on Sunday, forcing evacuations and damaging homes during one of the busiest holiday periods of the summer. The fires broke out as Greece faced heightened wildfire danger amid persistent heat and dry conditions......

Greece raises fire alert as wildfires threaten several regions

Greek authorities have raised the country’s fire danger level to the highest category as wildfires continue to threaten several areas during the summer season. According to Greek media, the regions of Attica, Argolida and Corinthia, as well as the islands of Evia and Lesvos, have been placed at the highest level on the national five-tier......

Greece records more than 280 arrests linked to wildfires since January

More than 280 people have been arrested in Greece since the beginning of 2026 in connection with fires, as authorities step up efforts to hold those responsible for accidental and deliberate outbreaks accountable. According to Yannis Artopios, a spokesperson for the Greek fire service, 281 arrests had been recorded so far this year. The overwhelming......

Greece battles new wildfire near Athens as strong winds fuel flames

A new forest fire broke out southeast of Athens on Monday, prompting a large emergency response as powerful winds complicated efforts to contain the flames in the Attica region. The blaze was reported near Kouvaras, around 60 kilometers southeast of the Greek capital. Firefighters said winds exceeding 70 km/h were fanning the flames and increasing......

Greek mayor remanded in custody over devastating wildfire near Athens

A Greek court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a mayor accused of responsibility in connection with the massive wildfire that swept through western Athens last week, marking a significant development in the country's response to one of its most destructive fires of the summer. The decision reflects the growing determination of Greek......

Athens murder investigation advances as suspect is remanded over British woman's death

Greek authorities have placed a 26-year-old suspect in pre-trial detention as the investigation into the killing of a British woman found dead inside a suitcase in Athens moves into a new judicial phase. The victim, a 38-year-old British national, was discovered in mid-July after her body was found inside luggage abandoned in a vacant building......

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