Laura Lomptef disappeared on January 8, last seen in Patras, Greece, possibly traveling to Athens with an adult male; police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Authorities launch an urgent investigation after part of a restaurant ceiling collapsed inside a shopping center in northern Greece, leaving a 45-year-old woman hospitalized with severe injuries

Greece’s winter sales season kicks off today and runs until late February, with strong expectations for retail turnover and strict rules in place to protect consumers from misleading discounts

Greek police arrested three motorcyclists after a chase on a major Athens road, following reports of high-speed stunts organized through social media that posed serious risks to public safety

A baby born on the Greek island of Rhodes developed severe respiratory complications shortly after birth and died despite being airlifted to a hospital in Crete for urgent treatment

An unprecedented blackout in Greece’s Athens Flight Information Region has exposed decades-old air traffic control systems battered by weather, technical failures, and chronic underinvestment

Severe winter conditions have forced widespread school closures and delayed openings across Greece, as local authorities respond to snowfall, frost, and hazardous travel conditions

Digital evidence, including suspicious searches on artificial intelligence apps, has reshaped the investigation into a double killing at a campsite in southern Greece, placing the victim’s nephew at the center of the case.

Rain and snow will affect parts of Greece early in the day before gradually weakening, while temperatures remain well below seasonal averages and strong northerly winds dominate the seas.

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