The Greek government may be reinstating additional subsidy schemes, with final decisions expected later this month.

A major expansion in air connectivity between Athens and Shanghai will establish daily flights from September, strengthening tourism flows and deepening economic ties between Greece and China

A major regional program will establish specialized day-care and home support services for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s and autism, expanding access to structured medical and social care

Twelve leading environmental organisations warn that proposed legislative changes could weaken protections for Natura 2000 sites, urging stricter safeguards and clearer limits on development.

The woman, 57, was arrested this week under a new fast-track legal process that extends liability to guardians for certain juvenile delinquency offenses; the teen is wanted

The city has partnered with Greece’s Ornithological Society to support swallows and swifts, bringing nature closer to residents while raising awareness about urban biodiversity.

Young adults aged 18–19 can apply for a €300 Youth Pass in 2026, paid in two installments and usable across travel, culture, and leisure services via a digital card

Greece is accelerating the replacement of older identity cards ahead of the EU deadline of 3 August 2026, with a renewed appointment system helping citizens secure slots in select areas even today despite increased demand.

Greece will introduce strict under-15 social media restrictions from 2027, using the KidsWallet app to verify age, support parental control, and shift compliance duties to digital platforms.

Rising travel and fuel costs continue to pressure households, prompting plans to extend subsidies like the Fuel Pass and introduce additional support measures

Streets in a central Athens district were submerged by a flowing substance believed to be linked to underground works, raising safety concerns and frustration among residents.

Livestock farmers protest compensation delays and export bans, warning of full port closure as the island faces widespread disruption and economic strain.

High concentrations of Saharan dust are choking the air across Greece, with experts warning of health risks as the phenomenon intensifies through Friday

The three suspects in the case of the 19- year old are facing charges of voluntary manslaughter and will appear before a prosecutor on Friday

A new social tourism programme launching in May will allow hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries to enjoy subsidised or fully free stays across Greece, with enhanced support for families and vulnerable groups.

Underground Athens: Decades after they were built, many of Athens’ WWII-era air-raid shelters remain in place: silent, fragmented and largely forgotten

The long-delayed Special Spatial Framework for Renewable Energy Sources will set limits on wind farm development, particularly on tourist-heavy islands, while addressing pending investments.

A new version of the Market Pass scheme is being considered to support household budgets, offering monthly financial aid for essential goods and usable across a wide range of food retailers and markets

A sharp increase in inspections and the expansion of digital ticketing systems are credited with reducing fare evasion across Athens’ public transport network, according to transport officials

A new demographic study reveals that nearly six in ten births in Greece are now delivered by C-section, the highest rate in the EU, raising concerns over medical necessity and public health implications