HBO has unveiled the first official poster for its new adaptation, starring Dominic McLaughlin as the young wizard. The eight-episode first season will draw on J.K. Rowling’s debut novel.

The new food assistance program is expected to provide eligible households with vouchers averaging €60 per month, with the first payment potentially reaching €1,000 because of retroactive payments. The €400 million program will allow recipients to choose where to buy groceries.

The 15th Mill of the Elves in Trikala will run from November 20 to January 6, featuring a Wizard of Oz-inspired setting, interactive activities and free admission throughout its 48-day celebration

Let us not forget that in other years, we have had to wait until December for snowfall.

A season blending music, dance and theatre — from Brian Cox's live lecture to Paris Opera étoiles and Momix's dreamlike "Alice."

The benefit will be paid from December 2027, but employees will receive between €257 and €389 after deductions, while further salary increases are expected through January 2028

How gum wholesalers, ice cream makers, and holiday light manufacturers could fall under EU cybersecurity rules for critical infrastructure

Holiday shopping got a late boost from Greece’s mandatory Christmas bonus, but it was not enough to lift overall turnover, with more than half of retailers reporting lower sales and many now bracing for a difficult 2026

Greek soprano Christina Petrou performing the best-known Christmas carol, Christos Genate (Χριστός γεννᾶται), during a live performance in Maastricht last week (VID)

Not everyone feels comfortable during this period

A fatal road accident on a major urban highway on Christmas Day claimed the life of a food delivery rider after a collision with a car, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the crash

A technical fault halted a long-distance passenger train on Christmas night, causing a delay of more than two hours as crews replaced the locomotive and assisted hundreds of travelers

Where parked farm equipment continued to block traffic, police were diverting motorists onto side roads

From nostalgic tradition and nature-inspired warmth to playful pastel sweets and theatrical glamour, these are the decorating styles shaping homes this Christmas—where comfort, personality, and atmosphere take center stage.

Holiday music can evoke joy, nostalgia, and even sadness, helping listeners process memories, foster connection, and navigate the complex emotions of the festive season.

From the underworld to village hearths, the mischievous Kallikantzaroi—along with their fearsome leader Mandrakoukos—haunt Greek folklore during the twelve days of Christmas, blurring the line between myth, superstition, and winter ritual.

Only eight violations reported amid hundreds of checks at a central Athens police checkpoint

A festive Christmas salad with pomegranate and lettuce, featuring crispy prosciutto, tender asparagus, and an aromatic homemade dressing. Fresh, elegant, and full of color—perfect for a holiday table.

“The birth of the Prince of Peace, occurring in a humble cave in Bethlehem in the presence of lowly creatures, is truly the miracle of miracles,” the Archbishop writes.