Greece rings in the New Year under a brief but intense winter outbreak, with sharp temperature drops, strong northerly winds and local snowfall, followed by a rapid warm-up and unsettled weekend weather across many regions

Nearly €9 million was credited to eligible renters, while thousands are still pending payment due to missing bank details, with the next transfer scheduled for mid-January

Stores across Greece will operate on a festive schedule on December 31, with specific closing times for retail shops and major supermarket chains ahead of New Year closures

Greece’s power transmission operator faces urgent funding decisions as it advances €7.5 billion in domestic and international grid projects, with global investors circling and the government under pressure to act by mid-January

A pilot program that was simultaneously installed fields eight cameras operating with an AI system

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will suspend access to multiple digital platforms for declarations and payments from December 31, reopening most on January 2, while some services will be available on January 1

Early results from new smart traffic cameras in the Athens region reveal widespread dangerous driving, as authorities prepare to begin issuing digital fines directly to motorists’ mobile phones from mid-January

As temperatures plunge across Greece, the City of Athens rolls out round-the-clock shelters, street outreach, and emergency hotlines to safeguard homeless and vulnerable residents during an intense winter cold snap

The new Iron Beam laser interceptor is designed to complement Israel’s existing missile defenses, offering a faster and significantly cheaper way to counter rockets, drones, and other aerial threats

Vehicle owners must pay circulation fees by December 31 or face escalating fines, including a potential doubling of the tax from March for late payments

Starting January 15, 2026, IRIS users will benefit from higher daily and monthly transaction limits, making peer-to-peer and professional payments faster, more flexible, and a practical alternative to traditional banking

TΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition presents its 11th episode “The Ambassadors Series.” This time, we sat down and talked to the Slovenian Ambassador to Greece, Tamara Weingerl Požar. Ms. Weingerl Požar outlines her country’s priorities in a constantly shifting and volatile geopolitical landscape. The top Slovenian diplomat informs us about the close relationship between the two […]

If in 2025 we lived through the dawn of this new world, in 2026 we will live through its sunrise—from our microcosm to the broader, larger world

A sharp rise in seasonal viral infections during the Christmas period led to overcrowding at pediatric hospitals, with health workers warning that the peak of flu and RSV cases is still ahead

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