Every Greek church has its own Epitaphios—a flower-laden bier symbolizing Christ’s tomb, lovingly decorated by parishioners and carried through the streets on Good Friday. Yet what unfolds around the procession differs from one corner of Greece to the next.

Mild, mostly dry conditions will favor travel and outdoor celebrations across Greece, with scattered showers early in the holiday period before warmer, sunnier weather sets in by Easter Sunday

Nationwide increases in cases are being recorded for several diseases included in the Ministry of Health’s “lists” of rare conditions. How is life with a rare disease, how is diagnosis made, and what role does genetics play?

The most solemn day in the Greek Orthodox calendar brings the country to a near-standstill, as churches, streets and coastlines fill with candlelight, flowers and quiet grief

According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), low innovation and the slow adoption of technology by businesses are additional problems

Heavy rainfall and snow over recent months have significantly replenished the Mornos reservoir, restoring water reserves and submerging the abandoned village of Kallio once again after a period of severe depletion.

Four businessmen convicted in the first instance of involvement in a surveillance scandal will face a retrial in December 2026, as investigations continue into possible espionage charges and additional suspects.

A 10-month-old infant remains in critical condition after alleged severe abuse, as authorities order the pre-trial detention of both the mother and her partner following felony charges

As emphasized by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the primary objective remains the smooth execution of the long-standing tradition, ensuring that the Holy Light reaches every parish nationwide.

After a few unsettled days with local rain and strong winds, Greece is set for clear skies and rising temperatures on Easter Sunday, creating ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations

The recall concerns the product labeled “FETA VYTINAS - P.O.P. VARELI”, batch number 24/07/2027 (FE-2751), with a production date of January 24, 2026, and a best-before date of July 24, 2027.

New labor regulations introduce more flexible holiday scheduling, stricter deadlines, and double pay penalties for unused leave, reshaping workplace planning

New data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority points to widening public health challenges and inequalities across Greece

Labor authorities outline how employees working during the Easter holiday period are compensated, including wage increases, rest entitlements and restrictions on business operations across Holy Week and Easter Monday

Motorists setting off for the Easter holiday face elevated fuel costs, with industry representatives warning that any meaningful price relief at the pump is unlikely before market conditions stabilize after the holiday period.

Greece will ban access to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for children under 15, enforcing fines and age verification starting next year.

Activists gathered in central Athens urging people to celebrate Easter without animal slaughter, highlighting that millions of lambs and goats are killed each year for the holiday

Greece's adequacy in electricity, fuels, and natural gas, along with supply security, to be reviewed in meetings called by Minister Papastavrou with market players, Regulators, and Grid Operators