The most solemn day in the Greek Orthodox calendar brings the country to a near-standstill, as churches, streets and coastlines fill with candlelight, flowers and quiet grief

Heavy rainfall and snow over recent months have significantly replenished the Mornos reservoir, restoring water reserves and submerging the abandoned village of Kallio once again after a period of severe depletion.

Four businessmen convicted in the first instance of involvement in a surveillance scandal will face a retrial in December 2026, as investigations continue into possible espionage charges and additional suspects.

A 10-month-old infant remains in critical condition after alleged severe abuse, as authorities order the pre-trial detention of both the mother and her partner following felony charges

After a few unsettled days with local rain and strong winds, Greece is set for clear skies and rising temperatures on Easter Sunday, creating ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations

New labor regulations introduce more flexible holiday scheduling, stricter deadlines, and double pay penalties for unused leave, reshaping workplace planning

Labor authorities outline how employees working during the Easter holiday period are compensated, including wage increases, rest entitlements and restrictions on business operations across Holy Week and Easter Monday

Motorists setting off for the Easter holiday face elevated fuel costs, with industry representatives warning that any meaningful price relief at the pump is unlikely before market conditions stabilize after the holiday period.

Greece will ban access to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for children under 15, enforcing fines and age verification starting next year.

Activists gathered in central Athens urging people to celebrate Easter without animal slaughter, highlighting that millions of lambs and goats are killed each year for the holiday

Greece's adequacy in electricity, fuels, and natural gas, along with supply security, to be reviewed in meetings called by Minister Papastavrou with market players, Regulators, and Grid Operators

Despite the symbolic importance of the upgrade, Greece’s estimated weighting in developed market indices is expected to remain modest, at around 0.05% to 0.08%.

New underwater excavations near the site of Asini have revealed a multi-phase ancient harbor structure, offering fresh insight into how the coastal settlement evolved over centuries of use

The Energy Minister says a temporary ceasefire in key maritime routes could ease pressure on energy prices, while stressing that authorities remain on alert amid ongoing global uncertainty

Inmates at a correctional facility in Greece are taking part in vocational training programs ahead of Easter, producing traditional baked goods while gaining professional skills aimed at supporting future reintegration into society

A foreign national wanted internationally was detained in Athens after allegedly deceiving victims with fake business deals and promises of high returns

The Greek prime minister has urged the European Commission to establish a unified framework to protect minors online, calling for coordinated rules on age verification and social media access across the EU.

Amid rising global tensions and conflict in the Middle East, Greece emphasizes preparedness, strategic alliances and economic resilience while positioning itself as a stable and reliable international partner

Greece's permanent representative to the UN also thanked Bahrain for its “tireless efforts” in drafting the text, while also expressing regret that 'its adoption was not possible today'

A handful of destinations in the east Mediterranean country will be included among the many stops of the luxury “convoy" this summer