Latest news in Greece? September 25th, 2026

Explosion and Building Collapse in Central Athens: A powerful blast occurred Friday morning in the historic Plaka district near the Acropolis. The explosion caused an older two-story building to collapse, damaged surrounding shops and vehicles, and injured at least three people. Firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent structure, while a passerby also suffered injuries. Authorities suspect a gas leak as the preliminary cause.

Cargo Ship Fire off Mykonos: Emergency services coordinated the evacuation of 29 crew members after a fire broke out aboard a cargo vessel navigating waters near Mykonos.

Record Tourism Milestones: Data released by the Bank of Greece showed record-breaking tourism activity for the first seven months of the year, with inbound arrivals reaching 20.4 million and travel receipts generating approximately €13.5 billiona 12% revenue increase over the same period in 2025.