Private sector employees in Greece are entitled to their Christmas bonus by December 19, with clear rules for calculation and legal recourse for non-payment

Farmers across Greece stage road blockades over unpaid subsidies, sending messages to the government while tensions rise with authorities and new protests are planned nationwide

Shadow theatre, puppetry, musicals, dance and international shows promise young audiences a journey into magical worlds.

Pedion tou Areos welcomes the holiday season with the return of the Christmas Village—an illuminated park filled with music, performances, festive flavors and winter magic. The festivities launch November 28, with the park’s tree-lighting ceremony at 7pm

A family-friendly guide to everything waiting for you at the brightest celebration of the season — open until January 6

Yesterday, a 19-meter tree adorned with 168,000 lights lit up central Athens, marking the start of festive celebrations with music, performances, and city-wide decorations

Athens launches its holiday season on November 27 with the lighting of its 19-meter Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, a large open celebration featuring live performances and the unveiling of the city’s festive decorations.

The Athens Traders Association has announced its proposed schedule for store hours during the 2025 holiday season, including which Sundays shops may open and how Sunday wages are regulated under Greek law

Greece has confirmed the four Sundays when retail stores will open through the end of 2025, giving consumers extra time for Christmas shopping during the busy discount season

Because the official payment deadline falls on a Sunday, employers must issue the 2025 Christmas bonus ahead of schedule, while unemployed recipients will see higher amounts due to the increased minimum wage

The phenomenon of “early Christmas” has reached global proportions, and many refer to it as Christmas Creep. This is no coincidence: it's a well-known secret that the early arrival of Christmas in stores is an advanced marketing strategy designed to increase sales

Meat prices in Greece continue to rise ahead of Christmas, with experts warning of further increases as demand grows and imports drive costs higher, making festive tables significantly more expensive this year.

Meteorologist Georgios Tsatrafyllis predicts mild and pleasant weather across most of Greece for Christmas, with slightly higher-than-usual temperatures and only limited rainfall in parts of the west, Thrace, and the eastern Aegean

Artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor will cost more and be harder to find this season as tariffs on Chinese imports squeeze retailers and shoppers.

These cookies are perfect for festive treats, decorations, or gifts! Enjoy the holiday spirit with your delicious creations!

Parnitha Avenue remained closed beyond the casino area, while Karamanlis Avenue, also experienced heavy rainfall.

This year’s tradition marked a meaningful moment for Kate after a difficult year marked by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.

A rundown of our favorite Greek Christmas traditions

How many times, if any, have Athenians been lucky enough to experience a 'white Christmas'?

'The Greek state is grateful for your contribution to preserving our ideals and promoting our heritage globally'