As of January 1, 2026, the speed limit within Greek cities has been reduced to 30 km/h

Stricter alcohol limits and tougher penalties under Greece’s updated road traffic code appear to be changing driver behavior, with holiday alcohol checks recording strikingly low violation rates

A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after being seriously injured when his father’s hunting rifle accidentally discharged at a family home in western Greece, prompting a police investigation into the incident

Although January 2 is not an official public holiday, most retail stores across Greece are closed for annual inventory checks, while banks operate as normal and supermarket schedules vary

Temperatures are rising across Greece after days of frost, with rain, strong winds and milder conditions forecast through the weekend and into the Epiphany holiday

Human interventions also disrupt natural watercourses, creating flood hotspots nationwide

Greece’s annual winter sales return in mid-January, running until late February. Read our expert tips for smart and safe shopping

A healthy baby boy born just after midnight in Heraklion marked Greece’s first birth of the new year

The annual countdown and New Year’s celebration in Athens was joined by similar events at the port of Piraeus and at the Pedion tou Areos park in central Athens

Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers

Greece’s Food Safety Authority (EFET), through its Regional Directorate of Attica, has been notified via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the circulation on the Greek market of raisins originating from Argentina in which the presence of ochratoxin A was detected at levels exceeding the maximum legally permitted limits. The product […]

Adding a playful touch to the festivities, Peanut, the first official “prime ministerial dog, dressed in a festive Christmas outfit charming visitors

Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports severe staff shortages, underfunding, and deteriorating infrastructure in Greece’s public healthcare system, raising concerns for both residents and tourists

A 10-ton, 100-metre-long traditional cake was presented at a public celebration, created by dozens of local bakeries and shared with thousands of visitors

New toll rates come into force on Greece’s major northern highway, increasing travel costs as the motorway officially enters a new concession period

A climber who withdrew from a Christmas ascent in central Greece survived after an avalanche killed four of his companions, later describing how a single decision changed his life

Greece rings in the New Year under a brief but intense winter outbreak, with sharp temperature drops, strong northerly winds and local snowfall, followed by a rapid warm-up and unsettled weekend weather across many regions

Metro, tram, bus and trolley services in the Greek capital will operate on adjusted schedules on December 31, with earlier final departures across all lines

Nearly €9 million was credited to eligible renters, while thousands are still pending payment due to missing bank details, with the next transfer scheduled for mid-January

Police have announced road closures in key areas of the Greek capital from Tuesday evening, as public celebrations for the New Year take place in central locations