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

Stores across Greece will operate on a festive schedule on December 31, with specific closing times for retail shops and major supermarket chains ahead of New Year closures

The man remained unidentified as of Tuesday, although his face is clearing visible. He was filmed, without wearing a seatbelt, by a passenger riding next to him in the super car speeding through the streets of a west Athens neighborhood

A pilot program that was simultaneously installed fields eight cameras operating with an AI system

The initiative, co-funded by the EU, focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence in business operations.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will suspend access to multiple digital platforms for declarations and payments from December 31, reopening most on January 2, while some services will be available on January 1

Thousands of inspections across Athens uncovered spoiled products, poor hygiene and widespread violations, as officials impose heavy fines to protect consumers during the festive shopping season

Early results from new smart traffic cameras in the Athens region reveal widespread dangerous driving, as authorities prepare to begin issuing digital fines directly to motorists’ mobile phones from mid-January

Authorities uncover a handwritten message and smartwatch data as the search intensifies for a 45-year-old fire service commander who vanished a week ago in northern Greece

As temperatures plunge across Greece, the City of Athens rolls out round-the-clock shelters, street outreach, and emergency hotlines to safeguard homeless and vulnerable residents during an intense winter cold snap

Vehicle owners must pay circulation fees by December 31 or face escalating fines, including a potential doubling of the tax from March for late payments

Starting January 15, 2026, IRIS users will benefit from higher daily and monthly transaction limits, making peer-to-peer and professional payments faster, more flexible, and a practical alternative to traditional banking