The Greek government plans a decade-long military modernization worth €25 billion, aiming to strengthen its armed forces and revive its domestic defense industry

Vehicle owners face stricter deadlines and escalating penalties for late 2026 road tax payments, with digital options available to declare temporary inactivity

The shutdown begins in the UK and Ireland, with France, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Australia, and Brazil expected to follow.

In 2026, travel becomes a form of self-expression. Two-thirds of people no longer need a reason to pack a bag—every trip can celebrate a promotion, a breakup, or simply a new hairstyle.

The European Film Academy unveils its 2026 shortlist of 67 celebrated European films with a focus on diversity.

Gold, traditionally viewed as a safe haven, has jumped 59% since the start of the year.

Rising rents and property prices have worsened Europe’s housing crisis, prompting the European Commission to propose new rules on short-term rentals and tenant protections by December

The ambitious “All Aboard” exhibition transforms Athens International Airport into a hub of contemporary art.

Satellite data reveal a 44% reduction in Mornos Lake’s surface, prompting water authorities to activate wells and prepare for ongoing water shortages in Attica

Authorities shut down three user groups with over 200,000 members that warned drivers about police checkpoints, raising serious road safety concerns

Greek authorities have announced eight measures to contain the outbreak of sheep and goat pox, including stricter biosecurity, culling infected animals, and intensified monitoring across affected regions

Greece’s debt ratio is expected to fall steadily, from 143.4% of GDP this year to 135.9% in 2026 and 129.4% in 2027.

Jan-Werner Müller, German political philosopher and historian of political ideas at Princeton, talks with TO BHMA on the rise of populism, the dangers of center-right parties imitating the far right, and how democratic politics can respond to today’s challenges

Meteorologist Georgios Tsatrafyllis explains why mobile weather apps can mislead users, from outdated data to ignoring local microclimates

Police clashed with staff outside Athens’ Attikon Hospital as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived to inaugurate newly renovated emergency facilities

The first front arrives Thursday night into Friday, bringing rain and storms to the west, central, and northern parts of the country. A second system is due on Sunday.

Israel will open Rafah crossing and allow humanitarian aid after hostages’ handover, while the UN and international partners plan $70 billion reconstruction; Trump’s peace plan envisions transitional governance and EU oversight

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit marks his first trip to Russia since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad last year, with talks expected to focus on military bases and regional cooperation, as reported by Syrian State News Agency

In a Rose Garden ceremony on what would have been his 32nd birthday, former U.S. President Donald Trump honored conservative commentator Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

A baby elephant named Djumbo suddenly decided the diva was its playmate, chasing her across the circus ring.