Fireworks illuminated skies around the world as 2026 began, with cities across the globe marking the New Year with light, sound, and shared celebration

Swiss officials call the New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana one of the country’s worst tragedies, with more than 100 people injured and victims from multiple countries

A think tank like ELIAMEP, dealing mainly with foreign policy issues, with audiences both domestically and abroad, how far can it deviate from the official positions of the country and the government of the day?

Outgoing UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi highlights harsher government policies and populist rhetoric targeting refugees, stressing the need for international cooperation amid record global displacement

The annual countdown and New Year’s celebration in Athens was joined by similar events at the port of Piraeus and at the Pedion tou Areos park in central Athens

Criminals exploited the Christmas shutdown to breach a Sparkasse branch in western Germany, breaking into thousands of safe deposit boxes before fleeing with valuables estimated in the tens of millions of euros

Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers

Greek Finance Minister and EuroGroup president, Kyriakos Pierrakakis said 2026 “can open new paths for every citizen and every family” in his New Year’s message on social media. In the post on a video post on Facebook, Pierrakakis stated that “2025 left a clear footprint on the Greek economy. With the major changes already delivering […]

The president of the popular Piraeus football club referred to 2025 as a milestone year for the team, which celebrated the 100-year anniversary of its founding in 2025 with titles and significant achievements in Greece and Europe

Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos was admitted to hospital in Brazil after suffering a heart attack. The 52-year-old veteran left fullback, who is Real Madrid’s global ambassador, was reportedly at his home in Sao Paulo with his wife and one of his children when he felt chest pain. He was immediately transported to the city hospital, […]

Greece ...'With its defense shielded, its economy growing, and its society more dynamic, it is constantly improving its daily life', he said

Which international artists’ concerts did we see in Greece in 2025 that spoke most directly to our hearts? We revisit the year’s live music highlights, featuring major acts and a wide range of musical genres

Greece’s Food Safety Authority (EFET), through its Regional Directorate of Attica, has been notified via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the circulation on the Greek market of raisins originating from Argentina in which the presence of ochratoxin A was detected at levels exceeding the maximum legally permitted limits. The product […]

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

A 45-year-old domestic worker allegedly stole over €23,000 from vulnerable employers, with police recovering valuables, a folding knife, drugs, and forged documents

From smashing a pomegranate to stepping inside with the right foot, Greek New Year traditions reflect a timeless belief: how the year begins can shape everything that follows

The microscopic Republic Kiribati in the Pacific was the first territory to usher in the new year, along with Samoa