New information clarifies that the teenager, initially believed to have been hit by a car, was injured after falling from an electric scooter and is now recovering in hospital with head injuries that are not life-threatening

Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues

In a festive message shared from the US Embassy, the American ambassador to Greece extended warm Christmas greetings, expressing gratitude for the past year and offering blessings to both Greece and the United States.

This year’s charts are led by Mariah Carey’s exuberant anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Brenda Lee’s sweet country classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and Wham!’s bittersweet “Last Christmas.”

Rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a gradual improvement later in the week as temperatures fall and conditions stabilize.

Greek stores and supermarkets are operating under extended holiday hours on Christmas Eve, with adjusted schedules in place through early January as shoppers make last-minute purchases ahead of the holidays

With smart planning and a few well-timed preparations, hosting Christmas dinner can be joyful instead of exhausting. These practical tips will help you stay organized, relaxed, and fully present at the table.

Rain and isolated thunderstorms spread across much of Greece on Wednesday, with stronger southeast winds in the Ionian Sea, limited visibility at times, and little change in temperatures nationwide.

The development came as tens of thousands of city-dwellers ready to head to the provinces for Christmas Day on Thursday

Public transport services in Athens will operate on a Sunday and public holiday timetable from Christmas Eve through December 27, with additional route changes due to events and works across the capital

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of strong rainfall and thunderstorms affecting large parts of the country from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day

After 22 days of roadblocks, farmers in northern Greece have reopened lanes on the Thessaloniki-Athens highway for holiday traffic, while maintaining their protest positions with tractors and vehicles along the roadside.

Major live music venues in Athens and Thessaloniki are fully booked for the holidays, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations driving prices sharply higher for premium tables and drinks

The exchange of gifts did not originate in Christianity. Its roots lie in pre-Christian societies and are closely tied to winter religious festivals.

From 6 p.m. onwards, Kotzia Square’s skyline will come alive as thousands of biodegradable lanterns rise into the night, carrying hopes and wishes for the year ahead in a cherished Christmas Eve tradition

The countdown to the illumination began at 6 p.m. on Sunday, when the towering tree—reaching an impressive height of nearly 45 meters—was officially lit.

Farmers intensify nationwide protests during Christmas week, announcing symbolic truck blockades on major transport routes while allowing passenger traffic to continue, as the government urges dialogue and restraint.

License plates and driving licenses will not be returned in cases involving antisocial parking violations, such as parking on ramps for people with disabilities.

Beauty products, fashion items and electronics remain the most popular gift categories across the EU, though preferences vary significantly by country.

Retailers will also open on the last Sunday of the year, Dec. 28, giving consumers additional time to complete their purchases.