The 49-year-old forcibly entered a daycare center and fled with his two children as police were alerted; legal complications arise because the parents were separated but not formally divorced.

The nephew of the victim and his businessman friend were taken into custody on suspicion of masterminding the killing of a campground owner and his employee, as investigators probe a broader circle of possible accomplices.

The 44-year-old patient who violently assaulted an orthopedic doctor in a Greek hospital was found dead at home two days later, prompting police and prosecutorial investigations as authorities work to determine the cause of death

Greece will see mostly clear skies on Monday, with seasonal temperatures, brief showers in parts of eastern mainland Greece and Crete, and stronger northerly winds in the southeastern Aegean. Patchy fog may reduce visibility at times inland.

Individuals arrested in Crete, Friday, December 12, in connection with the large-scale farm subsidy scandal, face multiple felony charges including organized crime, fraud, and money laundering

Thousands of public sector workers, including municipal employees and teachers, are set to strike nationwide on Tuesday, December 16, over the government’s new budget, with rallies planned in major cities

On this first Sunday, shops will operate from 11:00 to 16:00, while the two subsequent Sundays will see stores open from 11:00 to 18:00. According to the Athens Chamber of Commerce the holiday shopping hours are indicative and optional

Authorities on Friday cited the existence of an “extended network” in Irakleio (Herakleio) set up to bilk fraudulent payments from the new defunct OPEKEPE agency that operated under the rural development ministry

From January 1, 2026, drivers will face higher tolls on Attiki Odos, Olympia Odos, and Moreas highways, with small increases expected to impact daily travel for cars and trucks

The incident has sparked an investigation by the relevant coast guard station in the region, as the killing of the endangered species is a serious violation of environmental law in the country

The Union of Greek Shipowners will fund the purchase and installation of the HEPOS system on trains using the country's rail system

New legislation limits deferments for university, graduate, and doctoral students, sparking protests over potential impacts on medical training, research careers, and Greece’s academic and scientific workforce, raising concerns of increased brain drain

Bus services across Athens will pause for six hours on December 17 as the city’s transport workers hold a general assembly, with early disruptions expected before routes gradually resume in the early evening

A high-level meeting between government ministers and farmers from Crete ended without a resolution, as producers warn that the island is facing severe economic strain and may escalate protests if no solutions emerge

In ongoing second-instance trials, the prosecutor describes Golden Dawn as a structured criminal organization rooted in Nazi ideology, while anti-fascist groups and Pavlos Fyssas’ mother rally public support outside the courthouse

Farmers across Greece escalate their protests with blockades at Thessaloniki’s port, border crossings and key highways, as unions prepare for a national assembly to decide their next steps amid unresolved disputes with the government

Greek authorities launched a major operation in Crete over alleged fraudulent agricultural subsidies, conducting home searches and detaining 14 people as the investigation intensifies

Greece unveils MyHealthApp, a digital assistant giving citizens secure access to medical records, test results, prescriptions, and vaccination history, streamlining healthcare management and emphasizing prevention

New evidence—including phone data and inheritance disputes—has intensified scrutiny on the victim’s nephew and a businessman friend as they appear before a prosecutor in southern Greece.

Greece welcomes a mostly sunny Friday with mild December temperatures, occasional cloudiness in eastern and southern regions, and only brief showers in Crete’s mountains. Morning and evening fog may limit visibility in parts of the mainland.