Reducing the need to visit registry offices or KEP centers in person, the new service allows Greeks to apply for birth, marriage, civil partnership, and death certificates for events that took place abroad and were registered with the Special Civil Registry before January 22, 2018

Authorities in Athens have intensified inspections at bars and nightlife venues to enforce smoking bans and prevent alcohol access for minors, issuing fines and announcing tighter controls during the holiday season

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

In the coming months, the company will issue a tender for the expansion of the passenger terminal, with project completion expected by 2032.

Voras – Kaimaktsalan welcomed its first skiers on Sunday, Dec. 21, officially kicking off the national season. Parnassos Ski Resort opens to visitors today, Dec. 23, 2025.

With only days left to pay Greece’s annual vehicle circulation tax for 2026, authorities warn that missed deadlines trigger steep, escalating fines—but payment can still be made easily online, even without personal login credentials

As a share of GDP, public debt is expected to fall to 138.2% from an estimated 145.9% in 2025, with the government targeting a drop below 120% of GDP by 2029.

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 revised state contract with Hellenic Train sets a 2027 delivery deadline, tougher penalties, higher passenger compensation, and major safety and infrastructure upgrades aimed at modernizing Greece’s rail network.

From Jerusalem, Greece, Cyprus and Israel present their trilateral partnership as a pillar of stability between East and West, with energy projects, U.S. involvement and a clear message to Ankara shaping the geopolitical stakes in the Eastern Mediterranean

Power grid operator estimates up to 400,000 illegal or tampered connections in the country

For almost three decades, Make-A-Wish Greece has been standing by children in the country with serious illnesses, turning their wishes into strength and courage, and transforming the notion of "I wish" into "I can"

The government’s latest measures combine generous renovation grants, tax relief and tighter rental regulations in an effort to boost housing supply, even as owners warn of added complexity and unintended consequences

Looking ahead, inflation is expected to fall sharply to 2.1% in 2026, remain largely unchanged at 2.2% in 2027, and then experience a one-off increase to 2.5% in 2028.

China said the rates will be set based on a percentage of a product's value, determined by the Customs Tariff Commission.

Greek and US officials discussed energy cooperation, major investments and regional stability, underlining Greece’s growing strategic role in Europe’s energy landscape

Moscow dismisses reports suggesting President Vladimir Putin aims to seize all of Ukraine and reclaim former Soviet territories in Europe, calling the U.S. intelligence assessment “absolutely not true.”

Police in Athens intensify sobriety checks after thousands of tests over the weekend revealed dozens of drunk-driving violations, with authorities warning that enforcement will increase through Christmas and New Year’s.

As war, energy routes and great-power rivalries reshape the Eastern Mediterranean, Athens, Jerusalem and Nicosia revive their trilateral alliance—sending calibrated messages to Washington while bracing for Ankara’s reaction.

If the current momentum continues, 2025 could go down as one of the strongest years on record in terms of tax revenues generated from short-term rentals.