Holiday travel for winter 2025 is tracking higher as well, with national bookings up 19% and revenue up 33%.
Major works at the Ellinikon redevelopment are accelerating, with new homes, retail spaces, and the landmark Riviera Tower advancing steadily, while drawing strong interest from international buyers and diaspora Greeks
Shape the Seas: Green, Digital, Human-Centered
President Donald Trump will hold his first meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, despite their past criticisms and opposing positions in the recent mayoral race, to discuss public safety, economic security, and the city’s affordability agenda
Responding to reports linking him to the Eurogroup presidency, Greece’s finance minister underscores the institution’s importance and Greece’s improved standing within the eurozone
The government’s 2026 draft budget, delivered to Parliament on Thursday, outlines tax relief for families, young people, and the middle class, alongside strong growth forecasts and expanding public and private investment
Newly arrived in Athens, Ambassador Kimberly Gilfoyle highlights shared US-Greece values and pledges to strengthen cooperation in energy, security, trade, and innovation
Gerapetritis welcomed the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing that Greece and the European Union have consistently supported any initiative aimed at halting hostilities.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and African dust are expected across western and northern Greece, with temperatures dropping and snow possible in mountainous regions over the weekend
A recent study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) underscores the strain: 40% of renters now spend more than 30% of their income on housing, while 17% devote up to half
A new nationwide study reveals high satisfaction with services at Greece’s archaeological sites and museums, highlighting their impact on daily life, cultural engagement, and the country’s economy
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish-Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman wrapped up their first meeting, agreeing to hold a joint session with UN envoy María Angela Holguín Cuéllar during her December visit to Cyprus.
On 20 November 1989, Greek television changed forever as Mega Channel—Greece’s first private station—went live. Its debut shows, news bulletin, foreign series and iconic presenters marked a cultural shift that still shapes Greek media today.
From the Truman Doctrine to Obama’s rolled-up sleeves and today’s Mamdani moment in New York, Greece has long absorbed the political winds blowing from the United States—often belatedly, yet profoundly.
Western and northern regions face the heaviest rainfall, while much of the country remains cloudy with scattered light showers, warm temperatures and strengthening southerly winds.
At Sotheby’s new headquarters, the auction house also sold a $12.1 million solid-gold toilet
HELLENiQ Energy CEO Andreas Shiamishis says Greece is emerging as a key Southeast European hub for LNG, refined fuels and future green-power exports, as policymakers and U.S. officials highlight the country’s growing role in regional energy stability
European Commission proposes easing and postponing parts of the AI Act and other tech regulations to reduce red tape and respond to criticism from major technology companies
The overuse of antibiotics in Greece, often without a prescription, has increased drug resistance that could trigger a public health crisis if action isn’t taken.
Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.