Stricter alcohol limits and tougher penalties under Greece’s updated road traffic code appear to be changing driver behavior, with holiday alcohol checks recording strikingly low violation rates

A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after being seriously injured when his father’s hunting rifle accidentally discharged at a family home in western Greece, prompting a police investigation into the incident

Although January 2 is not an official public holiday, most retail stores across Greece are closed for annual inventory checks, while banks operate as normal and supermarket schedules vary

Temperatures are rising across Greece after days of frost, with rain, strong winds and milder conditions forecast through the weekend and into the Epiphany holiday

Human interventions also disrupt natural watercourses, creating flood hotspots nationwide

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Only 6.7% of Greek farmers have specialized training in new technologies, while the overwhelming majority (94.1%) rely solely on experiential knowledge.

The Storyville Ragtimers bring the spirit of New Orleans jazz and the cinematic universe of Woody Allen to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, closing the SNFCC Christmas World with a night of rhythm, humor and swing inspired by classic film soundtracks

Greece’s annual winter sales return in mid-January, running until late February. Read our expert tips for smart and safe shopping

Reduced risk, strong growth and still-attractive valuations are keeping Greece firmly on investors’ radar, with 2026 shaping up as another pivotal year for mergers and acquisitions despite persistent exit challenges

If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once

From offshore gas exploration to long-term U.S. LNG deals, 2026 marks a turning point as Greece begins to see results from major energy agreements signed over the past two years

At the traditional Jan. 1 informal coffee with the president, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a personal announcement, revealing his son’s engagement to tennis player Maria Sakkari

97% of Greek citizens stated that corruption is very widespread in the country—a higher percentage than in other EU member states

Nicosia begins its rotating EU Council presidency aiming to boost Europe’s autonomy and reset Cyprus’ international image, as leaders in Cyprus and Greece highlight security, competitiveness and global engagement

From prehistoric treasures and modern icons to bold contemporary commissions, Greece’s leading museums and institutions unveil a season of landmark exhibitions that connect ancient history with contemporary art

A healthy baby boy born just after midnight in Heraklion marked Greece’s first birth of the new year

Strong growth forecasts for 2026 hinge on investment delivery, inflation control and the final stretch of EU recovery funds, raising concerns over whether ambitious targets can translate into lasting gains for incomes and productivity

From artificial intelligence and gene editing to Moon missions and particle physics, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for global science, according to projections highlighted by the international science journal Nature