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Explosion in building in Kolonos, Athens

An explosion occurred in a building in Kolonos, in central Athens, at midday on Wednesday (21/10).

Students protest across the country against racism and for schools

Zampi, a student from Pakistan, gave testimony to Orange Press Agency from the Propylaia about school bullying, racism and shortcomings in school infrastructure, on the occasion of the nationwide education protest.

Έντονη αδιαθεσία παρουσίασαν αρκετοί επιβάτες πτήσης της Eurowings από τη Ρόδο προς το Ντίσελντορφ το βράδυ της Κυριακής 18 Οκτωβρίου 2026.

Fatal motorcycle accident in Marousi, 20-year-old dead

Τροχαίο δυστύχημα σημειώθηκε τα ξημερώματα της Τετάρτης 21/10 στη συμβολή της Λεωφόρου Καποδιστρίου με την οδό Ελευθερίας, στο Μαρούσι.

Μια 13χρονη μαθήτρια μεταφέρθηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λάρισας το βράδυ της Δευτέρας, αφού κατανάλωσε βότκα σε προαύλιο Γυμνασίου και παρουσίασε συμπτώματα μέθης και μερική απώλεια αισθήσεων.

Suspicious suitcase near the Piraeus Police Directorate and inspection by the TEEM bomb squad

Συναγερμός σήμανε το απόγευμα της Τετάρτης (21/10) λόγω ύποπτης βαλίτσας που εντοπίστηκε στο κέντρο του Πειραιά, κοντά στην Αστυνομική Διεύθυνση.

The ASEP announcement 7K/2026 was issued for the filling, in order of priority, of 3,262 permanent staff positions and indefinite-term private-law staff positions for compulsory education in public bodies.

Kostas Karamanlis visited the Ionic Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia

Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia received former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Wednesday (21/10) at the “Ionic Centre” of the Holy Metropolis in Nea Ionia.

Strike of 21 October: participation, security measures and transport

On Wednesday 21 October, the two-day mobilisations of pupils, students and teachers reach their peak, with rallies across the country.

New migrant arrivals in Ierapetra, Crete

On the afternoon of Monday 19 October, 67 migrants were located on the beach at Agia Fotia, a few hours after the arrival of 103 people at Myrtos.

On Tuesday, October 20, Sasa Basta posted two photos on Instagram from the set of “The 2Night Show”, in which her swollen belly is visible.

e-EFKA announced the payment dates for November 2026 pensions: the first payment is on Monday 26 October and the second on Thursday 29 October.

Konstantinos Argyros gave a concert at La Seine Musicale in Paris on Sunday 18 October.

Death of 22-year-old after road accident in Rethymno

A 22-year-old who was riding a motorcycle and had been seriously injured in a road accident in Rethymno about ten days earlier succumbed to his injuries after a prolonged hospital stay.

Two shipwrecks with a total of 12 migrant deaths occurred within a few hours in the eastern Aegean, off Samos and Lesbos, on Monday (19/10/2026).

Siblings bury their mother in garden of house in Amaliada

Two siblings, according to a complaint filed with police by a third brother, buried their mother in the garden of their home in Amaliada, Ilia, after she died on Monday.

The 65-year-old independent MP Ellen Hayes was struck by an SUV on Monday afternoon in Wangaratta, a town about 200 kilometres from Melbourne.

On Wednesday 21 October, most rainfall is expected in north-western Greece, with a possibility of isolated storms in the Ionian and Epirus.

TEE report on gas safety gaps at Gravas facilities

The Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) report on the natural gas installations at the Gravas school complex shows serious safety gaps, according to "Kathimerini".

A child of about 3.5 years was found wandering unsupervised on a pavement in Arta on Monday afternoon (19/10), after a passing woman alerted the police.

Fire on a sailing boat in Lavrio

A fire broke out at about 13:15 on Wednesday, 21 October, on a sailing boat in an open parking area in Lavrio.

A WhatsApp message arrives on the user's phone, apparently from a friend or acquaintance, and asks for a vote in an online dance contest for the daughter of a friend of theirs.

Tension in Omonia after the pan-educational rally in Athens

The pan-educational rally in Athens concluded with massive participation by pupils, students and teachers.

Sakis Arnaoutoglou spoke on the show "Happy Day" on Wednesday 21 October.

Singer Giorgos Sampanis spoke to the camera of «Happy Day», with his remarks to be broadcast on Wednesday, 21 October.

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died at the age of 42.

On Tuesday 20/10, the programme contract for the project "Digital Transformation Actions of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and Technical Solutions for Road Safety" was signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Closure of Panepistimio Metro station at 10:00 due to pan-education rally in Athens

The Panepistimio Metro station closes today at 10:00 on the orders of the Greek Police, and trains pass through without stopping.

Celebration of the Hellenic Police Day and Saint Artemios

“Hellenic Police Day” and the feast of the Patron Saint of the Force, Great Martyr Saint Artemios, were celebrated on October 20, 2026.

Undergrounding of Poseidonos Avenue in Elliniko and traffic changes

According to an update from the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, completion of the works is expected to allow the immediate connection of the two areas with the beach of Agios Kosmas.

Fine of 161,000 euros imposed on the Thessaloniki Sailing Club by the Property Management Agency

Η Κτηματική Υπηρεσία Θεσσαλονίκης επέβαλε πρόστιμο 161.000 ευρώ στον Ιστιοπλοϊκό Όμιλο Θεσσαλονίκης για παράνομη χρήση αιγιαλού και παραλίας.

On Wednesday 21 October, the Hellenic Federation of Teachers declared a 24-hour strike in primary education, calling on teachers and kindergarten teachers.

On Wednesday 21 October the weather is expected to be clear over most of the country, with sunshine.

Οι Χοσέ Λουίς και Χοσέ Αρμάντο, γνωστοί στο Instagram ως «siamesesdelecuador», έφυγαν από τη ζωή στις 15 Οκτωβρίου σε ηλικία 27 ετών.

Ένα οργανωμένο βαρομετρικό χαμηλό αναμένεται να φέρει βροχές, καταιγίδες και αισθητή πτώση της θερμοκρασίας σε μεγάλο μέρος της χώρας.

Three-year-old found alone in Thessaloniki and mother arrested

A three-year-old boy was found wandering alone in an open area in Triandria, Thessaloniki.

Οι μεγαλύτερες κινητοποιήσεις του Σαββατοκύριακου και τα σοβαρότερα επεισόδια σημειώθηκαν στη Γαλλία, όπου συμμετείχαν έως και 800.000 άνθρωποι σύμφωνα με την εργατική συνομοσπονδία CGT.

Traffic accident in Eretria leaves a 17-year-old driver injured

Το μεσημέρι της Τρίτης (20/10) σημειώθηκε τροχαίο στην Ερέτρια, όταν 17χρονος οδηγός προσέκρουσε σε μάντρα και τραυματίστηκε.

Rescue of about 70 migrants south of Ierapetra

The Coast Guard rescued about 70 migrants off Ierapetra in Crete on Wednesday morning.

Alexandros Tsouvelas spoke on SKAI's "Studio stis 3" with Thanasis Anagnostopoulos and Nansy Zampetoglou on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Ο μετεωρολόγος Κλέαρχος Μαρουσάκης προειδοποιεί για οργανωμένο κύμα κακοκαιρίας από την Κυριακή 25 Οκτωβρίου, που αναμένεται να επηρεάσει μεγάλο μέρος της χώρας.

Traffic jams on the Kifisos and delays on the Attiki Odos due to accidents

On Wednesday morning (21/10) traffic is heavy on the major roads, with the Kifisos, Kifisias and Attiki Odos showing the biggest problems.

ADEDY will hold a work stoppage on Wednesday 21 October 2026, from 11:00 am until the end of the shift.

Strike by teachers and health workers on 21 October

Την Τετάρτη 21 Οκτωβρίου εκπαιδευτικοί, μαθητές, φοιτητές και εργαζόμενοι στο Δημόσιο και την Υγεία βγήκαν στους δρόμους με απεργίες, στάσεις εργασίας και συλλαλητήρια σε Αθήνα και Θεσσαλονίκη.

The 54-year-old actress Kristina Applegate shared on her podcast that, according to a new revelation from her doctor, she does not have multiple sclerosis.

Naftemporiki publishes the front pages of newspapers for Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Students set up tents in Agias Sophias in Thessaloniki ahead of the rally

Students set up tents on the pedestrian zone of Agias Sophias in Thessaloniki, escalating their protests against high study costs and the lack of housing support.

Death of Giorgos Liveris, athlete, official and journalist

Giorgos Liveris died on Tuesday, October 20, at the age of 94.

Actor and screenwriter Charis Romas spoke to K-Zone Vidcast with Kyriakos Andronis.

Erietta Kourkoulou posted 20 photos from different moments of the month on Tuesday, 20 October.

Ernesto Raskón, 30, a resident of Prescott, Arizona, was wanted for the murder of dentist Amed de Jesús Presiado Hernández on 15 October in the city of Nogales, in the Mexican state of Sonora.

Shops in Kolonaki cover shop windows ahead of protests

Shopkeepers in central Athens are taking precautionary measures ahead of the nationwide education protests on Wednesday 21 October.

The switch to winter time will take place in the early hours of Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Victoria Beckham shared the incident in an interview on the "Today Show" programme.

Body of man found by fisherman in sea off Sifnos

A man's body was found by a fisherman in the sea area of Vathi bay, on Sifnos.

Municipality of Kilkis to pay 1,000 euro benefit for every newborn child from 2027

The Municipality of Kilkis is introducing a birth benefit of 1,000 euros for every child born from 1 January 2027.

Extension of deadline for financial aid applications for flood victims in Mylopotamos Municipality

Applications for financial aid for citizens affected by the recent floods in the Municipality of Mylopotamos, in Crete, have been extended until Friday 23 October 2026.

A wave of social mobilisations is sweeping Europe, with thousands of citizens protesting over the cost of living, housing costs, shortcomings in education and the decline of public services.

Η Σταυρίνα Ευστρατιάδου μίλησε στην εκπομπή «Πρωινό» την Τρίτη 20 Οκτωβρίου για την κατάσταση της υγείας της Ζωζώς Σαπουντζάκη.

Dinner by Thodoris Kyriakou in honour of donors to the ANT1 Telethon

On Monday 19 October, the Chairman of the Antenna Group, Thodoris Kyriakou, hosted a dinner in honour of the major donors to the ANT1 Telethon for Children.

Feast of St Gerasimos on Kefalonia with the President of the Republic and faithful who lay prostrate

Kefalonia honoured its patron saint, St Gerasimos, on Tuesday 20 October.

The Orthodox Church also commemorates Saint Hilarion the Great, the Venerable.

Sissy Christidou commented on the show "Hamogela kai Pali" on the phrase "let them shut up" that Dimitris Papanotas said on "Happy Day".

The Allwyn Joker draw took place on Tuesday evening (20/10) and paid out 2,800,000 euros in the first category.

Scheduled power cuts in areas of Attica on Wednesday 21 October

Scheduled power cuts will take place on Wednesday 21 October in areas of Attica, according to an announcement by DEDDIE.

For Tuesday, Newsbomb reports, according to the HNMS, generally clear weather with a few brief clouds mainly in the south until noon.

Emilios Chilakis made statements to the camera on the show "Happy Day", broadcast on Tuesday, 20 October, speaking about coping with grief.

Motorcyclist injured in traffic accident in Chania

A traffic accident with one injured person occurred on Tuesday evening in Kounoupidiana, Chania, Crete.

Mother denounces monk's sermon against Halloween at Chalkidiki school

The mother of a pupil at the Chaniotis Primary School in Chalkidiki alleges that a hieromonk interrupted lessons in all six grades for a religious sermon against Halloween.

Disappearance of 14-year-old from a reception facility for unaccompanied minors in Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki

Alarm has been raised with the authorities over the disappearance of a 14-year-old from a reception facility for unaccompanied minors in Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki.

Suspicious object resembling a hand grenade detected in a park in Chaidari

On the morning of Tuesday (20/10), an old hand grenade was found in a park in Chaidari.

Car hits minor student outside school in Thessaloniki

A road accident involving a minor occurred at midday on Tuesday (20/10) outside the Kalamaria Experimental Junior High School in Thessaloniki.

A sea mine was detected on Tuesday morning in the Petalos area of Preveza, off the Mytikas lighthouse.

A truck veered into the opposite lane of Athens Avenue in Aspropyrgos

A truck left its course, hit the dividing barriers and ended up in the opposite lane at noon on Tuesday, October 20, on Athens Avenue, in the Aspropyrgos area.

Single-engine aircraft crashes in Pieria, two dead

A light single-engine aircraft with two people on board crashed at midday on Sunday (18/10) in Kontariotissa, Pieria, near the Pieria Aeroclub.

Discovery of underground World War II fuel tanks at a Thessaloniki military camp

Six fuel tanks dating from World War II were found at the "Megas Alexandros" military camp in Ampelokipoi, Thessaloniki.

Fire in low vegetation on Folegandros

A fire broke out in low vegetation on Folegandros on October 20, early in the afternoon.

Almost one in three employees in Greece states that their work conflicts with obligations to care for children or dependent adults, according to a special ELSTAT survey for 2025.

Elina Svitolina announced on Monday, 19/10, her separation from Gael Monfils, after a relationship that began in 2018 and was sealed with a marriage in 2021.

Car crashes into church in Glyfada

A traffic accident was recorded at midday on Monday (19.10) in the Glyfada area.

Forest fire on Kea

A fire broke out in a forest area in the Spathi area of Kea, and the Fire Service Operations Centre was alerted on Tuesday 20 October at around 11:00 in the morning.

Man dies after falling from hotel in Omonia

A man fell from the 4th floor of a hotel near Omonia Square at around 11:00 on Monday (19/10), at the junction of Peiraios and Geraniou streets.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that he and his partner are to become parents for the first time.

Rescue of a 60-year-old man trapped in a basement of a building inIerissos, Chalkidiki

Το πρωί της Τρίτης (20/10) στην Ιερισσό Χαλκιδικής απεγκλωβίστηκε ένας 60χρονος άνδρας, ο οποίος τραυματίστηκε έπειτα από πτώση σε υπόγειο χώρο οικοδομής.

Gas leak in a house in Exarcheia and road closure

On the morning of Tuesday (20/10) an alarm was raised over a gas leak in Exarcheia.

Bus carrying casino employees veers off Parnitha Avenue

On the afternoon of Monday 19/10 in the Acharnes area, a bus carrying casino employees veered off course and hit a tree.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4–3.5 Richter off Rafina

A tremor was recorded at 05:40 in Attica.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority is suspending operations at Chios airport from 15 November 2026 to 15 March 2027 for runway extension works.

Death of businessman Manolis Rodousakis in a road accident in Crete

Businessman Manolis Rodousakis lost his life in a fatal road accident at midday on Saturday (17/10), at the Platanias junction on the VOAK in Chania.

Fire at recycling company in Diavata, Thessaloniki

A fire broke out at a recycling company in Diavata, Thessaloniki, early on Monday 19 October, with thick smoke spreading over a large part of the city.