Interior Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis warns of legal measures as farmers plan nationwide protests, urging dialogue while emphasizing road safety and law enforcement authority

Over €4.1 million is being invested to modernize 12 university dormitories, with new furniture, appliances, safety systems, and communal facilities to improve student living conditions across Greece

In a wide-ranging interview, Greece’s prime minister addressed speculation about new political parties, ruled out an imminent cabinet reshuffle, commented on farmers’ protests and geopolitics, and reflected on elections, defense, climate challenges and political dialogue

Forecasters warn of a cold New Year’s transition, with localized snowfall possible in parts of the Athens region and several other areas across Greece, while overall conditions are expected to remain manageable

Greece’s 2026 public holiday calendar offers only three long weekends and one four-day Easter break, with several major holidays falling on weekends resulting in a mixed outlook for workers, travelers and families planning time off

According to the country’s statistics authority (EL.STAT), total building activity (private-public) in Greece, calculated on the basis of the number of issued building permits, amounted to 29,555

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece will intensify VAT refund checks, increasing targeted audits, cross-checking POS data, and reviewing suspicious claims to combat tax evasion and prevent illegal refunds.

Snow is forecast to fall in mountainous areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, with conditions easing from Thessaly.

The Jerusalem Post on Sunday reported that the agreement was signed earlier this month in Nicosia but only announced over the weekend. IDF post on its Turkish-language X account

Germany remained Greece’s largest source market with 5.65 million visitors, up 8.3%, followed by the United Kingdom with 4.68 million (+6.6%).

With major exhibitions, anniversaries and international names such as Barbara Kruger and Jeff Koons, along with projects inspired by Plato and the Exodus of Messolonghi, 2026 unfolds as a defining year for dialogue between contemporary creation, ancient heritage and historical memory

Greek police uncovered a large-scale fraud in which a man posing as an Interpol officer promised loans and investment approvals, collected money from dozens of victims, and threatened them when they considered reporting him

Greek farmers plan to escalate nationwide road blockades through New Year’s Eve, closing key highways and alternative routes in a coordinated effort to pressure the government, despite growing divisions within the protest movement

Northwesterly winds are reaching storm-force levels in parts of Central Macedonia and the Sporades, with gusts of up to 8–9 Beaufort and locally higher

Shops and supermarkets in Greece will remain open on Saturday, Dec. 27, and Sunday, Dec. 28, under the holiday season trading hours currently in effect. According to the recommended schedule, stores are expected to operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, while on Sunday trading hours are set from 11 a.m. to 6 […]

The list spans the globe, featuring the otherworldly Rata forests of New Zealand, the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, the glacial lakes and vineyards of New York’s Finger Lakes and a Greek timeless destination

Fifty years after its release, “Wish You Were Here” returns to No. 1 in the UK, setting a new record for the longest span between chart-topping albums by a single band.

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, who reaffirm their support for Somalia's territorial integrity and sovereignty

Berlin has urged heightened caution for travelers to Turkey around the New Year, citing an elevated risk of terrorist attacks and advising against non-essential travel to border regions and crowded public areas

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized that Greece does not threaten its neighbors but will firmly defend its sovereignty, responding to Turkish claims over military exercises and airspace tensions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean