Amid Iran’s largest protests in three years over economic hardship, Trump vows U.S. intervention should security forces use lethal force against demonstrators

A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site

A teenage boy was hospitalized in northwestern Greece after drug use allegedly encouraged by his father, prompting police to arrest the 36-year-old on charges of endangering a minor and violating narcotics laws

After the holiday pause, Greek farmers return to roadblocks, with nationwide meetings planned to discuss fuel prices, compensation, and livestock losses from recent outbreaks

Fresh volcanic activity began on January 1, with lava flowing from a high-altitude fissure and moving safely through a natural basin, creating dramatic scenes but posing no threat to nearby communities so far

A young boy in northern Greece lost a finger and faces possible vision loss after a firework exploded during New Year celebrations, prompting an ongoing police investigation

A 52-year-old man was arrested in the Athens area after testing at seven times the legal alcohol limit, following a dangerous late-night drive that damaged multiple vehicles before police stopped him

Strong winds in the central Aegean have led to a sailing ban from major ports near Athens on Saturday, disrupting ferry services to popular island destinations, with normal operations expected to resume on Sunday

One-fifth will not face fines, however, as owners registered the vehicles as inactive

In one case a 73-year-old woman from Kozani is shown receiving 1.5 million euros in subsidies despite her tax code number having been blocked due to a previous irregularity

Owners who lease properties previously closed or converted from short-term leases to long-term leases by December 31, 2026, will be fully exempt from taxes on the income they earn, and for three years

Five mayors from Greece’s largest cities urge the government to reverse plans to abolish local school committees, warning that centralization is already causing delays, bureaucracy and serious operational problems in public schools

After thousands rang in the new year outdoors, city services launched an overnight operation to clear the mountains of waste left behind

Visible from the night of January 2 until the morning of the 3rd, the wolf moon will also be accompanied by a meteor shower

The cleanup ends decades of so-called “forever students” in public universities, as the government says the move modernizes higher education while preserving flexibility for working students and those facing health or family challenges

Agricultural workers across Greece say key decisions on escalating demonstrations will be made in early January, as frustration grows over what they describe as a lack of meaningful government response to long-running demands

Surgeons welcomed the new year in the operating room as organs from a 44-year-old donor were transplanted into patients, marking the first transplant procedures of 2026 and following a record-breaking year for organ donation in Greece

Starting January 1, 2026, Greece introduces a stricter disciplinary framework for public sector workers, including fines, evaluations, and possible dismissals, aiming to ensure accountability, transparency, and faster resolution of cases

Greece faces a spike in the highly contagious Flu K, a mutated influenza A strain, with health authorities urging vaccination, masks for vulnerable groups, and early medical consultation to prevent severe illness

A powerful winter system blanketed the North Aegean island in snow, turning Lemnos completely white on New Year’s Day 2026 and drawing worldwide attention after a striking satellite image captured the scene from space