Green light for the 80 MW Olive Data Center in Spata. The growth of data centers, energy and water demands, and reactions from local communities

As of January 1, 2026, the speed limit within Greek cities has been reduced to 30 km/h

Stricter alcohol limits and tougher penalties under Greece’s updated road traffic code appear to be changing driver behavior, with holiday alcohol checks recording strikingly low violation rates

Temperatures are rising across Greece after days of frost, with rain, strong winds and milder conditions forecast through the weekend and into the Epiphany holiday

Greece’s annual winter sales return in mid-January, running until late February. Read our expert tips for smart and safe shopping

Reduced risk, strong growth and still-attractive valuations are keeping Greece firmly on investors’ radar, with 2026 shaping up as another pivotal year for mergers and acquisitions despite persistent exit challenges

From offshore gas exploration to long-term U.S. LNG deals, 2026 marks a turning point as Greece begins to see results from major energy agreements signed over the past two years

97% of Greek citizens stated that corruption is very widespread in the country—a higher percentage than in other EU member states

From prehistoric treasures and modern icons to bold contemporary commissions, Greece’s leading museums and institutions unveil a season of landmark exhibitions that connect ancient history with contemporary art

A healthy baby boy born just after midnight in Heraklion marked Greece’s first birth of the new year

Strong growth forecasts for 2026 hinge on investment delivery, inflation control and the final stretch of EU recovery funds, raising concerns over whether ambitious targets can translate into lasting gains for incomes and productivity

The annual countdown and New Year’s celebration in Athens was joined by similar events at the port of Piraeus and at the Pedion tou Areos park in central Athens

Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers

Greece’s Food Safety Authority (EFET), through its Regional Directorate of Attica, has been notified via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the circulation on the Greek market of raisins originating from Argentina in which the presence of ochratoxin A was detected at levels exceeding the maximum legally permitted limits. The product […]

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

A 10-ton, 100-metre-long traditional cake was presented at a public celebration, created by dozens of local bakeries and shared with thousands of visitors

Abu Dhabi says it will end its last counterterrorism mission after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave, following airstrikes and rising tensions between the two Gulf powers over Yemen

Protesters ease travel disruptions over the New Year holiday while awaiting a nationwide meeting that will determine the next phase of their mobilizations

A climber who withdrew from a Christmas ascent in central Greece survived after an avalanche killed four of his companions, later describing how a single decision changed his life