Five acclaimed sculptors are carving large marble blocks by the sea through July 20, ahead of works being installed around the city

At the same time, the Commission acknowledged incremental reform in Greece, while continuing to pressure on Rule of Law foundations such as media freedom and transparency

Protected Natura 2000 coastal areas will be free of commercial concessions, motor vehicles, sunbeds and organized events, while the MyCoast app enables citizens to report violations

Eligible beneficiaries of several government-backed home renovation and energy efficiency programs will now have until November 30, 2026, to complete approved projects under revised funding arrangements.

Experts warn that outdated laws, weak protection mechanisms and a lack of financial support are accelerating the loss of historic buildings across Greece, leaving irreplaceable architectural landmarks vulnerable to demolition.

Hot and mostly sunny conditions will dominate across Greece, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C inland while strong northerly winds are expected over the Aegean Sea.

A coalition led by Italy and Poland is urging Brussels to reconsider the planned ETS2 carbon pricing scheme for transport and heating fuels, arguing households should not face additional costs amid current economic and geopolitical pressures

The government is weighing an increase to its annual support payment for around 1.7 million pensioners, with the final decision expected after the summer based on the country's fiscal performance.

Rents continue to rise across Greece, with Athens and Thessaloniki recording fresh increases. New data reveal the country's most expensive and fastest-growing rental markets as housing affordability remains under pressure.

The proposed acquisition would provide the Greek armed forces with hundreds of precision Switchblade strike systems widely used in modern conflicts, including in Ukraine

The government also aims for a 1,500 euro average private sector wage, though real incomes remain under pressure

Authorities are investigating a suspected contaminated chicken batch after confirmed salmonella infections were linked to eight food businesses, while laboratory results are expected next week.

Industry representatives say Greece is failing to capitalize on the fast-growing general aviation sector, with regulatory hurdles and infrastructure gaps driving away high-spending travelers, investment and pilot training opportunities.

A new study highlights the psychological, social and financial burden faced by women with cancer in Greece, revealing gaps in support services and long-term care that extend far beyond medical treatment

A car carrying three people, including a young child, and a dog crashed into a hotel swimming pool in southern Greece after an apparent driving error. All occupants were safely rescued without injuries.

A woman in northern Greece was arrested after police found a dog confined in a plastic cage in the bed of a pickup truck, with authorities also imposing €6,300 in administrative fines for multiple alleged animal welfare violations.

Eugenia and her husband, Father Konstantinos, welcomed their newest family member at a Kavala maternity clinic, celebrating a rare milestone that has touched many in the local community

A five-month-old baby and the parents died at the scene; a seven-year-old child was injured

The Labor Ministry's bill on occupational pensions is open for feedback until July 27, before heading to parliament this fall

Think 7 p.m. is dinner time? In Greece, restaurant tables don't fill until after 10 and this is why