Last Sunday, hundreds of spectators gathered on the Hilia Plateau near Greece's border with Bulgaria to witness one of the country's oldest surviving sporting traditions—the annual oil wrestling contests that have been held there for nearly seven centuries.
The event,...
A targeted anti-organized crime operation in northeastern Greece has intercepted a major shipment of untraceable firearms smuggled across mafia syndicates on European soil.
Acting on intelligence, the Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime in Northern Greece coordinated an evening sting operation...
Greece's police recruited migrants to violently push other migrants back across the Evros border with Turkey, according to a BBC report based on internal police documents, witness testimony and leaked transcripts.
According to the report, border guards described in internal...
Severe flooding along the Evros River has placed the Evros region of Greece into a state of emergency, as rising waters continue to threaten homes, farmland, and critical infrastructure.
During a visit to the affected border region, Prime Minister Kyriakos...
Residents of Lavara in the Soufli municipality received an emergency 112 alert on Wednesday, advising them to remain on high standby due to the floods caused by the Evros River overflows. The situation escalated on Tuesday morning after a...
A rare and breathtaking moment of wild horses in action was recently captured in the Evros Delta, where the river, swollen by heavy seasonal rains, became the stage for an extraordinary natural performance.
In a video captured by a bystander...
Greece is developing a new digital platform designed for those seriously considering relocating to the country's regional districts. Serving as a central information hub, the platform aims to provide clarity before citizens make a life-changing move.
Users will be able...
Greece has announced a new financial incentive program aimed at encouraging permanent relocation to specific areas of the Evros region along the Turkish border.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michaelidou, seeks to support...
Greece is proceeding with the organization of a permanent archaeological exhibition at the ancient tumulus site of Doxipara located in Evros in northeast Greece. The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni said on Wednesday that the permanent exhibition will be...
Greece is set to expand its border fence along the Evros River by an additional five kilometers (3.1 miles), a decision announced by Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis during a recent visit to the border region.
The move is...
