Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied Emmanuel Macron on a visit to Sichuan province, a rare gesture signaling Beijing’s strategic focus on France amid delicate EU relations and ongoing tensions in global trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will seize all of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force if Ukrainian troops do not withdraw, reaffirming Russia’s demands in ongoing peace talks and amid continued battlefield stalemates

The second day of the Athens conference brought senior political leaders, diplomats and analysts together for high-level discussions on shifting geopolitics, economic competition, maritime security, and the future of the Middle East.

The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators

On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Ministry of Labor issued a broad advisory outlining mandatory protective measures for employees in regions expected to be hit hard by the storm.

Authorities remain on high alert nationwide as severe flooding, landslides, and vehicles swept away by fast-moving waters have been recorded in several regions.

Greece formally passed the Olympic Flame to Italy in a ceremony at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, marking the end of the Greek leg of the torch relay before the Flame begins its two-month journey across Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality

A meeting in Thessaloniki between US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Deputy Minister Konstantinos Gkioulekas highlighted Northern Greece’s growing strategic role, recent energy agreements, and new opportunities for American investment

Protesting farmers intensified blockades on major highways and border crossings, causing severe traffic disruption and leaving hundreds of trucks stranded as demonstrations spread across multiple regions

Severe flooding from Storm Byron has hindered travel across Greece, prompting public-sector absences, telework recommendations and strict safety rules for private employers, especially for outdoor and delivery workers

The event is being organized and hosted by the Delphi Economic Forum, The Council – Greece in Global Affairs and the historic Athens weekly “To VIMA” (Το Βήμα), with this year’s theme entitled ‘The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux’

The highest rates of unemployment in Greece were observed among women at 10.6%, individuals aged 15–19 (25.1%), the Region of Western Macedonia (16.5%).

Sources from the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence said Greece is “obliged to maintain its deterrent capability”.

Taxis in Athens will be available from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 5, to facilitate transport access.

An EU-backed project to link Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania by road and rail advances with new MoU and scheduled 2026 master plan.

The 29-year-old driver who killed a 24-year-old in front of his family, tested positive for both cocaine and alcohol, and has requested a supplementary forensic examination

Flash flooding and major traffic congestion in the Greek capital’s streets and runoff gulleys was evident hours before the game

Two dozen humanitarian workers who operated on Lesvos during Europe’s migration crisis face charges carrying up to 20 years in prison, in a case rights groups say reflects a broader crackdown on aid to migrants.