Protesters ease travel disruptions over the New Year holiday while awaiting a nationwide meeting that will determine the next phase of their mobilizations

Greece rings in the New Year under a brief but intense winter outbreak, with sharp temperature drops, strong northerly winds and local snowfall, followed by a rapid warm-up and unsettled weekend weather across many regions

Nearly €9 million was credited to eligible renters, while thousands are still pending payment due to missing bank details, with the next transfer scheduled for mid-January

Stores across Greece will operate on a festive schedule on December 31, with specific closing times for retail shops and major supermarket chains ahead of New Year closures

Greece’s power transmission operator faces urgent funding decisions as it advances €7.5 billion in domestic and international grid projects, with global investors circling and the government under pressure to act by mid-January

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will suspend access to multiple digital platforms for declarations and payments from December 31, reopening most on January 2, while some services will be available on January 1

Vehicle owners must pay circulation fees by December 31 or face escalating fines, including a potential doubling of the tax from March for late payments

Starting January 15, 2026, IRIS users will benefit from higher daily and monthly transaction limits, making peer-to-peer and professional payments faster, more flexible, and a practical alternative to traditional banking

TΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition presents its 11th episode “The Ambassadors Series.” This time, we sat down and talked to the Slovenian Ambassador to Greece, Tamara Weingerl Požar. Ms. Weingerl Požar outlines her country’s priorities in a constantly shifting and volatile geopolitical landscape. The top Slovenian diplomat informs us about the close relationship between the two […]

A sharp rise in seasonal viral infections during the Christmas period led to overcrowding at pediatric hospitals, with health workers warning that the peak of flu and RSV cases is still ahead

Interior Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis warns of legal measures as farmers plan nationwide protests, urging dialogue while emphasizing road safety and law enforcement authority

Over €4.1 million is being invested to modernize 12 university dormitories, with new furniture, appliances, safety systems, and communal facilities to improve student living conditions across Greece

Forecasters warn of a cold New Year’s transition, with localized snowfall possible in parts of the Athens region and several other areas across Greece, while overall conditions are expected to remain manageable

Greece’s 2026 public holiday calendar offers only three long weekends and one four-day Easter break, with several major holidays falling on weekends resulting in a mixed outlook for workers, travelers and families planning time off

According to the country’s statistics authority (EL.STAT), total building activity (private-public) in Greece, calculated on the basis of the number of issued building permits, amounted to 29,555

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece will intensify VAT refund checks, increasing targeted audits, cross-checking POS data, and reviewing suspicious claims to combat tax evasion and prevent illegal refunds.

Snow is forecast to fall in mountainous areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, with conditions easing from Thessaly.

The Jerusalem Post on Sunday reported that the agreement was signed earlier this month in Nicosia but only announced over the weekend. IDF post on its Turkish-language X account

Germany remained Greece’s largest source market with 5.65 million visitors, up 8.3%, followed by the United Kingdom with 4.68 million (+6.6%).

Greek police uncovered a large-scale fraud in which a man posing as an Interpol officer promised loans and investment approvals, collected money from dozens of victims, and threatened them when they considered reporting him