Adding a playful touch to the festivities, Peanut, the first official “prime ministerial dog, dressed in a festive Christmas outfit charming visitors

One of Greece’s greatest 20th century actresses fell victim to the spitefulness of her own colleagues and the untrammeled political passions of the latter part of the resistance against the Nazis and the nascent Civil War

Nikos Dendias emphasizes the armed forces’ role in national security, outlines the “Agenda 2030” modernization plan, and details extensive support measures for military personnel and their families

Erdogan pointed to significant developments in Turkey and around the world, noting that the country continues to move forward with confidence.

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

Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports severe staff shortages, underfunding, and deteriorating infrastructure in Greece’s public healthcare system, raising concerns for both residents and tourists

A 10-ton, 100-metre-long traditional cake was presented at a public celebration, created by dozens of local bakeries and shared with thousands of visitors

With tractor blockades still in place, Athens hints at tougher enforcement while highlighting unemployment gains, wage hikes and tax relief in a bid to regain control of the political narrative

Abu Dhabi says it will end its last counterterrorism mission after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave, following airstrikes and rising tensions between the two Gulf powers over Yemen

Protesters ease travel disruptions over the New Year holiday while awaiting a nationwide meeting that will determine the next phase of their mobilizations

New toll rates come into force on Greece’s major northern highway, increasing travel costs as the motorway officially enters a new concession period

A climber who withdrew from a Christmas ascent in central Greece survived after an avalanche killed four of his companions, later describing how a single decision changed his life

Greece rings in the New Year under a brief but intense winter outbreak, with sharp temperature drops, strong northerly winds and local snowfall, followed by a rapid warm-up and unsettled weekend weather across many regions

Metro, tram, bus and trolley services in the Greek capital will operate on adjusted schedules on December 31, with earlier final departures across all lines

Nearly €9 million was credited to eligible renters, while thousands are still pending payment due to missing bank details, with the next transfer scheduled for mid-January

Police have announced road closures in key areas of the Greek capital from Tuesday evening, as public celebrations for the New Year take place in central locations

Stores across Greece will operate on a festive schedule on December 31, with specific closing times for retail shops and major supermarket chains ahead of New Year closures

What has changed since last November, beyond increased fluidity and more active U.S. interest in the region? Around the Foreign Ministry, two approaches are observed

Greece’s power transmission operator faces urgent funding decisions as it advances €7.5 billion in domestic and international grid projects, with global investors circling and the government under pressure to act by mid-January

The journalist and author passed away weeks after revealing she had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, a condition she publicly wrote about shortly before her death