Greece’s new Transport Minister, Christos Dimas, vows safe railways by 2027, pledging reforms and major infrastructure upgrades to restore public trust.

Heavy Snow, powerful storms and freezing temperatures are forecast for Greece on Tuesday.

Official data from Greece’s statistical authority, ELSTAT reaffirms a surge in foreign buyers’ interest in newly built, energy-efficient holiday homes and properties, as construction activity in the housing market saw a sharp rise in 2024. In recent years, there has been a notable shift among residential property developers toward the holiday home market in Crete. […]

The Greek Meteorological Service issued a severe weather bulletin on Monday, as the weather is forecast to take a sharp turn for the worst on Tuesday and Wednesday. The main weather features will include a sharp drop in temperature, decreasing by 12 to 15 degrees Celsius, along with heavy showers, thunderstorms, and snowfall in mountainous […]

Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras firmly ruled out any discussion regarding the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries, speaking at the conference Ellada Meta VIII, co-organized by Kyklos Ideon (Circle of Ideas) -the Greek think tank- in partnership with the Delphi Economic Forum. The event focused on “Europe, Greece, and the Onslaught […]

The resignation of the deputy minister- just 24 hours after Greece's new government was sworn in- has stirred political controversy in Greece.

North Macedonia declares seven-day mourning period after a nightclub fire kills 59, injures 155; authorities investigate corruption and detain 10 suspects. Meanwhile several burn victims have been transported to Greece for treatment.

Temperatures drop off the unseasonable highs of the weekend, with clouds and some local rains forecast for most regions of Greece.

Following a prolonged drought that began in 2024, fears of a water crisis highlight the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.

Every March, Greeks wear a Martis bracelet, a red-and-white thread symbolizing protection and renewal. Similar traditions exist in Bulgaria, Romania, and beyond.

Greece's new government members were sworn in on Saturday morning and head straight to work through the first meeting of the new cabinet.

The rating agency Moody's raised Greece’s long-term credit rating to Baa3 from Ba1, with a stable outlook.

Greece is in for beach-weather across the country this weekend, so pull out your bathing suits and don't miss the chance to soak-up some vitamin D.

The unemployment rate in Greece recorded a further decline in January 2025, reaching 8.9%, according to the latest Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) report. The number of jobless individuals decreased to 410,000, marking a 31.4% drop compared to the previous year over the same period. Meanwhile, employment increased by 1.3% year-on-year, reaching 4.21 […]

As the Easter holiday season approaches, Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to see a surge in foreign visitors as demand for short-term rentals across Greece is rising. According to the latest report from AirDNA, which collects short-term rental data from public and proprietary sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, data the strong start to 2025 for short-term […]

In this episode of Explaining Greece, we delve into the evolving security landscape with Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and an expert in International Relations, European Security, and Emerging Threats

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The stock market has reflected strong performance, with the general index showing resilience and a lack of inward-looking caution.

The agreement was signed between Greece's Minister of Tourism and the Canadian Ambassador to Greece.

Temperatures will continue to climb in Greece on Friday, reaching 23-25°C in most areas and locally 26-27°C in northern Crete.