Gale-force winds, heavy rain and snowfall are disrupting transport across Greece, while authorities warn of a heightened flood risk in the Athens region as severe winter weather intensifies
A special commemorative event will revisit Greece’s early air warfare during World War I, combining a book presentation, expert talks, and a tribute to fallen aviators at the Athens War Museum.
Forty-two initiatives across islands and mainland aim to modernize water infrastructure, including desalination units, pipelines, and spring water systems to address ongoing drought challenges
Greek authorities have expanded their investigation abroad as the search for Laura enters its 12th day, focusing on her last confirmed movements in Athens and new witness accounts that suggest she may have tried to mislead police.
Taxi drivers in Athens and Thessaloniki are staging new strike actions on January 20–21, protesting transport reforms, tax policy, and what they describe as unfair competition from private hire and multinational platforms.
A powerful low-pressure system forming over the Mediterranean is expected to bring severe storms, flooding rain, snow, and winds up to 120 km/h, with the highest risk forecast from midweek onward
The victim was only identified as a 49-year-old Albanian national serving a maximum sentence for homicide and weapons possession
Its objective is to support beneficiaries in entering or re-entering the workforce through a comprehensive framework that combines career counseling, skills development, and direct links with employers.
Speaking to reporters after a four-hour meeting at the prime minister’s office, farmers’ representatives said they had “got nothing,” adding that road blockades would remain in place
A 50-year-old community leader was killed in Lithovouni, western Greece, after a confrontation with a former friend, with the suspect citing fear and a love rivalry as motives
A plastics factory in Menidi was completely destroyed as flames spread rapidly, prompting emergency warnings and the deployment of 42 firefighters with 19 vehicles. Nearby businesses were also threatened
The new police motorcycles, 431 in total, were presented during a ceremony on Monday by relevant minister Michalis Chrisochoidis
Originally created to boost winter travel sales, Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January, blending pseudo-scientific formulas with real seasonal mood challenges
A 52-year-old man in Heraklion was arrested after a high-speed chase, driving under the influence, violating traffic rules, and ultimately colliding with a patrol car
The first farewell to Princess Irene took place in Spain on Saturday, 17 January, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Andrew and Demetrios in Madrid.
The municipality of Prespes is investing in eco-tourism with a new 32-kilometer network of hiking trails, combining nature conservation with local economic development
Greek authorities are investigating new evidence in the disappearance of 16-year-old Laura, focusing on her movements in Athens, possible help from third parties, and indications that she may have left the country.
A wave of polar air brought snow to unusually low elevations across much of Greece on Sunday, with freezing temperatures, strong winds, and sharp contrasts between snowy lowlands and sunny mountain peaks.
Unsettled winter weather will affect much of Greece with rain and light snowfall even at low elevations, strong winds over the seas, and a further drop in temperatures, creating challenging travel conditions in several regions.
Temporary right-lane closures on one of Athens’ busiest highways will affect traffic toward Lamia and Piraeus on Jan. 19, 20 and 23, as authorities carry out scheduled roadworks