In regions facing snowfall and frost, drivers are encouraged to check weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling, carry snow chains, keep fuel tanks full, and prefer daytime journeys on main roads.

The municipality’s Street Work teams will operate around the clock across the city, distributing hot drinks, food, clothing and blankets.

During baggage inspections, officers discovered a total of 72.7 kilograms of raw hydroponic cannabis, carefully concealed in nylon-wrapped packages inside the suspects’ suitcases.

As part of the mobilization, taxi drivers will hold daily rallies at 10:00 a.m., followed by marches to the Ministry of Transport.

Eastern, northern, and northwestern areas of Attica are most likely to experience significant snowfall. Snow is expected from elevations of 200–300 meters, with accumulations mainly above 500 meters.

The Region also announced plans to further reinforce the Fire Service by leasing a second drone during the upcoming wildfire season, strengthening civil protection and emergency preparedness across Western Macedonia.

As the festive glow fades and winter tightens its grip, the first month of the year often brings a sense of emptiness. Psychological, social and environmental factors combine to make January feel unusually slow and heavy for many people

The 2026 winter sales begin on Monday, January 12, and will run until February 28, with retailers required to comply with strict transparency rules aimed at protecting consumers

Greece is bracing for continued snowfall as the latest cold front sweeps across the country, with meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis warning that Attica is “almost certain” to be affected

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his speech at the New Year’s cake-cutting event for New Democracy employees to outline both short- and long-term political goals, framing the 2027 elections and the year 2030 as key milestones for the country

Meeting in Nikaia, near Larissa, central Greece, farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen and beekeepers are expected to decide who will represent them during the talks with the prime minister, scheduled for Tuesday, as well as to finalize their negotiating strategy ahead of the meeting

The avalanche that killed four mountaineers in the Vardousia Mountains was not an extreme or unpredictable natural phenomenon, but the result of a complex snow structure combined with a slope that effectively functioned as a terrain trap, according to a detailed technical report released days after the tragedy

Citing adverse weather conditions in the preceding hours, some ferry operators opted to cancel scheduled routes on their own initiative

New Eurostat inflation data show that everyday staples in Greece, ranging from meat and milk to fruit and yogurt, are becoming more expensive far more quickly than across the rest of the European Union, putting growing pressure on household budgets

The rollout of a new digital platform promises to streamline Greek passport applications, reduce delays and paperwork, and, starting in 2026, shorten waiting times for Greeks applying through consulates abroad

During the preliminary investigation, the accused admitted to striking the victim earlier this week, reportedly following an argument involving a girl. With the agreement of the public prosecutor, the minor would be held in temporary custody following his testimony

Authorities discovered a 55-year-old Canadian woman’s body in Heraklion, Crete; reports suggest she had been dead for up to two months and had no known relatives in the area

From early morning, snowfall has spread across northwestern Greece, prompting regional authorities and local municipalities to deploy dozens of snowplows and issue safety guidance for drivers traveling through mountain routes and major highways

Three stations will close early nightly until February 21, with temporary bus services and tram schedule enhancements to ensure commuter access

Authorities are investigating the death of a 15-year-old student in central Greece, amid family claims of prolonged bullying and the emergence of a video showing an alleged violent incident involving the teenager