Greece faces widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as authorities place ten regions under the highest civil-protection alert and warn citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.

Greece has extended its Social Tourism program through June 2026, offering subsidized holidays, expanded stay durations, and increased funding for select regions, with updated benefits for both workers and unemployed beneficiaries

Among PPC’s Dec. offerings, a standout is the new fixed “blue” myHome Plan, launched with a 100 euros promotional bonus.

The 29-year-old driver accused of causing a fatal crash in Loutsa, Greece, which killed a 24-year-old and injured two women, will appear before the magistrate on Thursday, after toxicology tests revealed alcohol and cocaine use

The heavily-used underground line connects greater Athens-Piraeus with the international airport

In a bid to protect for what decades had been an exclusive and almost cartel-like domain, taxi owner unions also want more state-imposed restrictions and burdens placed on leased chauffeur-driven multi-passenger vehicles (vans), such as a minimum time hire and higher hourly rates.

In Attica, the most dangerous window is forecast from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, through Friday morning.

Agriculture Minister Konstantinos Tsiaras announced nearly €500 million in payments to farmers, along with a series of upcoming subsidies, compensation packages and energy support measures as the government seeks to ease pressure on the sector

Athens was brought to a standstill as striking taxi drivers launched an unannounced motorcade to Greece’s Parliament, hours after clashes broke out at the Transport Ministry during their ongoing 48-hour strike

In a world terrified of silence, the person who knows how to pause stands out.

Several streets in central Athens will be temporarily closed on Sunday morning for the “43rd Athens Health Run.” Drivers are advised to avoid affected routes between 08:00 and 10:30 and follow traffic police instructions to prevent congestion

Greek farmers escalate nationwide demonstrations, breaking police barricades at Promachonas and blocking Evzoni customs, while Crete faces planned port and airport disruptions amid rising tensions over agricultural support

The allowance ranges from 100 to 800 euros, and can reach 1,200 euros for residents of areas with particularly harsh winter conditions.

A 29-year-old driver who killed a 24-year-old man in Loutsa was far above the alcohol limit and seen making dangerous illegal overtakes moments before the fatal collision, according to new video evidence

An elderly couple in Greece died side by side on their balcony, one year after losing their son, with early medical findings pointing to simultaneous cardiac events.

Imports are shrinking, domestic supply is limited, and high VAT rates are driving beef prices to new highs, raising concerns ahead of the Christmas season.

Farmers entered a fourth day of blockades on major highways, vowing to intensify their push for concessions as truck and taxi owners join the widening protests.

Rain will spread across western and southern Greece on Wednesday, with showers also affecting central and eastern regions and isolated thunderstorms in the Ionian. Temperatures rise slightly, while southeast winds strengthen later in the day.

The 61-year-old was already the subject of an international manhunt under a Turkish red notice for robbery.

Greece adopts its first national forest fire risk map in decades to modernize prevention, improve planning, and streamline resource allocation.