The vast majority of incidents, including arson, desecrations and robbery, 591 in total, were directed against Orthodox churches and chapels

The number of employed individuals reached 4,286,466, marking an increase of 146,066 people (3.5%) compared to November 2023

Airbnb demand in Greece surges, with 2025 set to break records. Rising pre-bookings and expanded capacity boost the short-term rental market.

The trend of early sales is fueled by the influence of major online retailers like Amazon and Asos, which have begun offering discounts ahead of Greek retailers, acting as a benchmark for price comparisons.

Health insurance premiums in Greece are set to rise again in 2025, sparking political debate. Meanwhile the public awaits the Competition Commission's probe into market practices.

Greece will serve as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a period of two years, starting from January 1, 2025.

In Attica, the day will feature mostly clear skies and sunshine. Temperatures will range between 7–17°C, with light southwesterly winds of 3–4 Beaufort in coastal areas.

A recent survey by the European Central Bank (ECB) across Eurozone member states revealed that in 2024, Greece was among the countries where cash lost ground to electronic payments, such as cards and mobile payments. Cash vs. Card Payments in Greece In Greece, only 42% of the total value of transactions at consumer service points […]

Mitsotakis is set to announce the next presidential candidate by end of January amid ongoing speculation.

Greece's largest public sector trade union has submitted a formal request to the Council of State to examine the possibility of reinstating holiday bonuses for public sector workers. 

With multiple three-day breaks and one rare four-day holiday on the calendar, 2025 promises ample opportunities for relaxation and short trips.

A sophisticated fraud scheme emptied the bank accounts of a Greek family in Volos, leading to a request for Interpol's assistance.

Europe will face a shortfall of 15 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas, but Brussels says the EU is ready to meet its needs.

In Attica, sunny skies with occasional thin clouds are expected. Temperatures will range from 8–17°C, with light southwesterly winds at 2–4 Beaufort.

Greece’s demographic problem was brought to light once again with the country becoming an aging nation as emigration levels doubled compared to the 2010 pre-crisis period, according to the country’s statistical authority (ELSTAT). ELSTAT calculates the country’s population for 2024 based on the annual figures for Natural Population Movement in 2023 (births – deaths) and […]

The grand New Year’s Eve event kicked off with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens

For its UN Security Council term, Greece prioritizes the peaceful resolution of disputes, upholding international law, and addressing the climate crisis, among others.

Special Olympics athletes sung the ‘kalanta’, the traditional Greek New Year’s carols, to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The multiple open war fronts, Israel's 'victory', Assad's fall, Turkey's rise, Trump's return, and Europe's dilemmas will shape 2025 and the world Greece must operate in.

Record heat, drought, and extreme weather in 2024 underscored the climate crisis, while stalled climate talks revealed humanity's struggle to act.