Long delays and safety concerns sparked a public dispute between farmers and police after blockades caused hours-long traffic jams on key routes linking southern and northern Greece.

Plush velvets in deep, saturated hues wrap the body with warmth and elegance, while silky satins with a soft sheen catch the light at every move, delivering an effortlessly glamorous effect.

Rain and isolated thunderstorms spread across much of Greece on Wednesday, with stronger southeast winds in the Ionian Sea, limited visibility at times, and little change in temperatures nationwide.

Reducing the need to visit registry offices or KEP centers in person, the new service allows Greeks to apply for birth, marriage, civil partnership, and death certificates for events that took place abroad and were registered with the Special Civil Registry before January 22, 2018

All open-air street markets will operate as normal on Christmas Eve allowing shoppers to stock up on fresh produce and holiday essentials, before closing for the Christmas holidays and resuming regular operations on Saturday, December 27

The development came as tens of thousands of city-dwellers ready to head to the provinces for Christmas Day on Thursday

Authorities in Athens have intensified inspections at bars and nightlife venues to enforce smoking bans and prevent alcohol access for minors, issuing fines and announcing tighter controls during the holiday season

Public transport services in Athens will operate on a Sunday and public holiday timetable from Christmas Eve through December 27, with additional route changes due to events and works across the capital

The suspect, who has previously served prison time on other felony conviction, is believed linked to at least four assassinations since 2024

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of strong rainfall and thunderstorms affecting large parts of the country from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day

A serious accident occurred at a supermarket in Ilisia, Athens, when an elevator collapsed. The injured man, reportedly the elevator maintenance worker, was rescued by firefighters and hospitalized for urgent medical care

A new Metron Analysis survey reveals that while most Greeks are critical of the European Union’s current influence and functioning, a majority favor deeper integration and stronger EU powers to address global challenges

After 22 days of roadblocks, farmers in northern Greece have reopened lanes on the Thessaloniki-Athens highway for holiday traffic, while maintaining their protest positions with tractors and vehicles along the roadside.

Voras – Kaimaktsalan welcomed its first skiers on Sunday, Dec. 21, officially kicking off the national season. Parnassos Ski Resort opens to visitors today, Dec. 23, 2025.

With only days left to pay Greece’s annual vehicle circulation tax for 2026, authorities warn that missed deadlines trigger steep, escalating fines—but payment can still be made easily online, even without personal login credentials

Major live music venues in Athens and Thessaloniki are fully booked for the holidays, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations driving prices sharply higher for premium tables and drinks

The exchange of gifts did not originate in Christianity. Its roots lie in pre-Christian societies and are closely tied to winter religious festivals.

Amid ongoing farmer demonstrations, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the government will uphold social responsibility and fairness, ensuring payments are made while refusing to compromise public safety or the wider economy

The revised state contract with Hellenic Train sets a 2027 delivery deadline, tougher penalties, higher passenger compensation, and major safety and infrastructure upgrades aimed at modernizing Greece’s rail network.

Visibly moved, His Eminence Seraphim, the Metropolitan of Piraeus, expressed his deep gratitude to the Alter Ego president, referring to an "unwavering contribution" that exemplifies a consistent way of life and not a one-off act