Greece’s women’s national water polo team has topped its group table after beating Italy 15-10 in the group stage on Saturday, securing a spot in the European Championship semi-finals. Greece is aiming for a third consecutive major international title, seeking to further cement its status as the dominant force in women’s water polo. The Greek […]

Greece and Cyprus are expected to maintain solid growth momentum in 2026 despite persistent external vulnerabilities, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday. In a report titled “2026 Greece And Cyprus Economic And Sovereign Rating Outlooks,” the ratings agency said the two economies continue to show favourable medium-term prospects, broadly converging with the […]

Energy, banking and a resilient Greek economy buoyed by stepped up digitization of the public sector were the dominant themes at Friday's Economist summit, entitled "The World Ahead 2026"

Hiring was likewise significant in public administration and defense, compulsory social security, education, human health and social care activities, as well as in construction.

Meteorologists warn of an intense weather system from Saturday through Monday, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and snowfall, including in lower-altitude areas, before conditions gradually improve midweek

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Opportunities are available across museums and archaeological sites nationwide, covering 16 specialties from archaeologists to administrative staff, with applications open from February 6–8

New data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show the overall earnings gap between men and women remained steady, with the widest disparities in Information and Communication and among workers over 65

Authorities are examining potential safety lapses and permit irregularities after five night-shift workers were killed in the Trikala factory blast

The Prime minister visited Crete to mark launch of critical aeronautical systems tender, reaffirming that the new Kasteli international airport remains on track to open in 2028

A new nationwide survey finds strong backing among supporters of Greece’s main opposition party for dialogue across the fragmented center-left, alongside firm resistance to any governing alliance with the ruling conservatives

Health authorities warn of mounting pressure on hospitals as influenza-related deaths and intensive care admissions increase, despite a slight decline in community positivity rates

As investigations continue into the fatal explosion at a biscuit factory in central Greece, communities mourn five women killed at work while families and residents demand answers over safety failures

Rain will ease gradually across much of Greece on Friday, while temperatures remain higher than average for late January and strong Aegean winds weaken through the day, improving travel and marine conditions.

A new executive order targets Cuba over security, human rights and foreign alliances, allowing tariffs on countries supplying oil to Havana as the U.S. escalates economic pressure

Greece’s industrial producer price index fell 2.1% year on year in December 2025, reflecting lower prices across both the domestic and foreign markets, data released by the national statistics agency ELSTAT showed on Wednesday. The decline compares with a 0.8% annual fall recorded in December 2024 versus the previous year, using 2021 as the base […]

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.5% in December 2025, compared with a revised upward 9.4% in December 2024 and a revised downward 8.1% in November 2025, according to ELSTAT’s seasonally adjusted employment estimates. Employment totaled 4,376,977 persons, marking an increase of 102,883 people compared with December 2024 (+2.4%) and a decrease of 19,389 […]

Greek education authorities will allow up to five medically certified flu-related absences per student without affecting attendance records, as schools follow updated health guidance during the 2025-2026 influenza season.

Household deposits rose by approximately €2.5 billion in December 2025, according to data from the Bank of Greece, bringing the annual growth rate to 3.5%. Business deposits increased by €3.8 billion, compared with a rise of €90 million in the previous month, while the annual growth rate accelerated to 9.6% from 8.7%. More specifically, deposits […]

Heavy rainfall from Storm Kristin turned streets in Varda, Ilia into rivers, prompting emergency municipal response to clear water and debris while locals voice concern over repeated flooding