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

From August 2026, travelers without the new national identity card will no longer be able to travel within the European Union, as authorities urge citizens to book appointments early amid heavy demand

Authorities are expanding investigations into alleged fraudulent payments linked to Greece’s farm subsidy agency, with multiple new cases under review nationwide and ongoing cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Relatives of a campsite owner killed in southern Greece describe signs of fear, unanswered questions at the crime scene, and concerns over the handling of the investigation as authorities continue probing the double homicide

This digital reform places the citizen at the center, gradually consolidating all communication channels with AADE—from traditional telephone support to fully digitized processes—providing fast access to answers.

French president says Europe must be ready to engage with Russia if U.S.-led Ukraine peace efforts fail, highlighting the risk of being sidelined and rising war fatigue among EU nations

Greece faces an early seasonal spike in influenza, with the A(H3N2) K subvariant posing higher risks for seniors, immunocompromised individuals, and those with chronic conditions. Health authorities urge vaccination and preventive measures.

The group is urging Greek authorities to reject proposed EU rules on NGT foods, citing risks to safety, environment, and consumer rights.

The French president says a one-month postponement could allow the EU and Mercosur to agree on stronger protections for farmers, as protests and political divisions across Europe cloud the future of the long-negotiated trade pact

Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties

After reiterating that the government remains open to dialogue, the prime minister sought to strike a chord with public opinion by invoking the holiday season and the need to avoid inconveniencing travelers.

Greek authorities have ordered the pretrial detention of the alleged ringleader of a major cocaine trafficking network, following the seizure of up to four tons of the drug aboard a fishing vessel in the Atlantic.

Mostly sunny conditions are expected across Greece, with increased cloud cover in eastern regions and Crete, while early morning frost in the north and dense fog in several areas may affect travel.

Greece recorded the second-fastest expansion in card usage among the EU’s 27 member states over the 2015–2024 period, according to a new study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). The study highlights a steady decline in overall cash usage, differing intensities of electronic payments across transaction categories, and the continued positive impact […]

The challenge for Greece, therefore, is not insufficient civic engagement but limited strategic capacity. When citizens experience dissent as an end in itself rather than a means to reform, protest risks reinforcing stability rather than challenging it

Following the meeting, Minister Kikilias said the talks reaffirmed the “strong and continuously upgraded cooperation in the field of maritime security.”

Migrants in Greece face years-long waits for residence permits, with bureaucratic delays blocking access to work, healthcare, and social benefits despite active contribution to society

Residents denounce unauthorized motocross activities on fire-damaged land, calling for urgent restoration of the forest and respect for the 2018 Mati tragedy