Aegean Airlines also reported notable interest in alternative destinations such as Tunis, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Zagreb and Morocco.

After a brief warm spell, Greece faces two phases of unsettled weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dropping temperatures through New Year’s

In Greece’s hospitality and retail sectors, young workers describe a hidden world of withheld holiday pay, undeclared hours and employer intimidation—practices that persist despite inspections and heavy fines

Farmers across Greece will partially clear roadblocks for holiday traffic, balancing protests with public access, while border crossings remain restricted for trucks during nationwide demonstrations

Greek shoppers are cutting back and hunting for bargains as inflation takes a toll on the cost of holiday celebrations.

Greek farmers rejected talks with the PM, deciding to continue tractor protests but open roads for Christmas holiday travelers.

From creative workshops to theatrical performances and outdoor celebrations, the city becomes a living classroom where tradition, art and play meet in every neighborhood.

From December 22 to January 6, classic Christmas favorites and beloved holiday films light up the screen, bringing warmth, laughter, and the magic of the season to the heart of Athens

Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility

As the Athens Science Festival returns from December 18-21 at the Athens Conservatory, this year’s edition transforms into 'The Christmas Lab' — a festive science celebration designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery for visitors of all ages

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