Greece sees generally clear skies for the Holy Spirit holiday on June 1, with isolated afternoon storms in mountain areas and temperatures climbing as high as 34°C in parts of the mainland

Rare collectible figurines of Asterix, Obelix, and the whole Gaulish village are on display at the Benaki Toy Museum through July 2026

Can Greece’s largest port become a city break? Long overshadowed by Athens, Piraeus is taking steps to reinvent itself on its own terms

Government offices, banks, schools, and private tutoring centers will be closed.

In Greece, barbecue is more than grilling meat — it is a slow-burning social ritual built around glowing coals, shared plates and conversations that linger long after the fire dies out. Here is how Greeks master the art of the perfect balcony barbecue

Shipping contributes approximately 7-8% to Greek GDP, while foreign exchange inflows from the sector consistently exceed 15 billion euros per annum

Time and again, shipping has proven its ability to navigate even the most troubled waters responsibly. And it will continue to do so

The challenge now is to link these four roles more organically, thereby ensuring that shipping is no longer viewed as an isolated ecosystem, but rather as the very core of the nation's international presence

Ships may be becoming increasingly complex, automated, and energy-efficient, but the long-term safety and sustainability of the energy transition in shipping will ultimately depend on the industry's ability to produce seafarers who can understand, manage, and respond effectively to increasingly complex operational systems under real-world operating conditions.

European Shipowners have repeatedly called for the €9 billion generated by the shipping industry through the EU ETS to be reinvested in producing clean fuels within Europe and making them available across the continent.

The Greece-China partnership lies at the heart of developments.

Greek shipping is being called upon to play a leading role in this transition, leveraging its vast experience and deep expertise. The challenge posed by the green transition isn’t only environmental—it is fundamentally economic, too

Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.

A pilot program using smart cameras and digital enforcement tools has already issued thousands of traffic violation notices, as authorities aim to improve road safety and streamline traffic policing

A new labor ministry provision grants equal insurance and pension rights to specific public healthcare and ambulance service employees, correcting a long-standing disparity affecting workers hired before 2011.

Passengers traveling without a valid ticket in Athens and Thessaloniki now face significantly higher penalties, while a new provision offers reduced fines for those who purchase a monthly travel pass.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Greece voiced concern over damage to diplomatic facilities in Kyiv and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as civilian casualties continue to rise.

Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blast as fire crews searched the facility for possible additional victims

EU intellectual property appeals body upholds cancellation of disputed tourism trademark following coordinated legal challenge by Athens