From prehistoric treasures and modern icons to bold contemporary commissions, Greece’s leading museums and institutions unveil a season of landmark exhibitions that connect ancient history with contemporary art

A healthy baby boy born just after midnight in Heraklion marked Greece’s first birth of the new year

Strong growth forecasts for 2026 hinge on investment delivery, inflation control and the final stretch of EU recovery funds, raising concerns over whether ambitious targets can translate into lasting gains for incomes and productivity

The annual countdown and New Year’s celebration in Athens was joined by similar events at the port of Piraeus and at the Pedion tou Areos park in central Athens

Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers

Greece’s Food Safety Authority (EFET), through its Regional Directorate of Attica, has been notified via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the circulation on the Greek market of raisins originating from Argentina in which the presence of ochratoxin A was detected at levels exceeding the maximum legally permitted limits. The product […]

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

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

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

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

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

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

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

A pilot program that was simultaneously installed fields eight cameras operating with an AI system

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will suspend access to multiple digital platforms for declarations and payments from December 31, reopening most on January 2, while some services will be available on January 1

Early results from new smart traffic cameras in the Athens region reveal widespread dangerous driving, as authorities prepare to begin issuing digital fines directly to motorists’ mobile phones from mid-January

As temperatures plunge across Greece, the City of Athens rolls out round-the-clock shelters, street outreach, and emergency hotlines to safeguard homeless and vulnerable residents during an intense winter cold snap