Authorities have launched an extensive search for a 45-year-old firefighter who has gone missing in the Serres region, with emergency services combing mountainous and rural areas as efforts continue to locate both the man and his vehicle

In a festive message shared from the US Embassy, the American ambassador to Greece extended warm Christmas greetings, expressing gratitude for the past year and offering blessings to both Greece and the United States.

The Greek Prime Minister, together with his wife and children, exchanged gifts and warm wishes for the festive season.

Rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a gradual improvement later in the week as temperatures fall and conditions stabilize.

Greek stores and supermarkets are operating under extended holiday hours on Christmas Eve, with adjusted schedules in place through early January as shoppers make last-minute purchases ahead of the holidays

A new government initiative sends SMS invitations to eligible adults with severe obesity, offering free medical consultations, innovative medications, and nutritional counseling to support weight management and reduce cardiovascular risks

With smart planning and a few well-timed preparations, hosting Christmas dinner can be joyful instead of exhausting. These practical tips will help you stay organized, relaxed, and fully present at the table.

Rain and isolated thunderstorms spread across much of Greece on Wednesday, with stronger southeast winds in the Ionian Sea, limited visibility at times, and little change in temperatures nationwide.

Reducing the need to visit registry offices or KEP centers in person, the new service allows Greeks to apply for birth, marriage, civil partnership, and death certificates for events that took place abroad and were registered with the Special Civil Registry before January 22, 2018

Authorities in Athens have intensified inspections at bars and nightlife venues to enforce smoking bans and prevent alcohol access for minors, issuing fines and announcing tighter controls during the holiday season

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of strong rainfall and thunderstorms affecting large parts of the country from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day

In the coming months, the company will issue a tender for the expansion of the passenger terminal, with project completion expected by 2032.

Voras – Kaimaktsalan welcomed its first skiers on Sunday, Dec. 21, officially kicking off the national season. Parnassos Ski Resort opens to visitors today, Dec. 23, 2025.

With only days left to pay Greece’s annual vehicle circulation tax for 2026, authorities warn that missed deadlines trigger steep, escalating fines—but payment can still be made easily online, even without personal login credentials

As a share of GDP, public debt is expected to fall to 138.2% from an estimated 145.9% in 2025, with the government targeting a drop below 120% of GDP by 2029.

Major live music venues in Athens and Thessaloniki are fully booked for the holidays, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations driving prices sharply higher for premium tables and drinks

The revised state contract with Hellenic Train sets a 2027 delivery deadline, tougher penalties, higher passenger compensation, and major safety and infrastructure upgrades aimed at modernizing Greece’s rail network.

From Jerusalem, Greece, Cyprus and Israel present their trilateral partnership as a pillar of stability between East and West, with energy projects, U.S. involvement and a clear message to Ankara shaping the geopolitical stakes in the Eastern Mediterranean

Power grid operator estimates up to 400,000 illegal or tampered connections in the country

For almost three decades, Make-A-Wish Greece has been standing by children in the country with serious illnesses, turning their wishes into strength and courage, and transforming the notion of "I wish" into "I can"