Urban planning studies covering hundreds of municipal areas have advanced under an EU-funded program, but none of the resulting plans has received final approval. The next challenge is turning them into legally binding rules governing land use and development

Greece’s economy was devastated during the 1941–1944 occupation, as soaring prices, a collapsing currency and the seizure of national resources left households struggling to survive. Gold sovereigns became a store of value, while an enforced loan to Germany and Italy added to the country’s financial burden

The €23.8 million contract will add seven high-speed vessels built entirely in Greece to bolster maritime border surveillance, policing and search-and-rescue operations

An albino roe deer with a snow-white coat and pink eyes has returned to the wild in northern Greece after spending two weeks recovering from a head injury

The new food assistance program is expected to provide eligible households with vouchers averaging €60 per month, with the first payment potentially reaching €1,000 because of retroactive payments. The €400 million program will allow recipients to choose where to buy groceries.

European natural gas prices have reached their highest level in nearly four years, driving up Greece's wholesale electricity costs ahead of November's household tariff announcements

The €310 million Ioannina–Kakavia road project is expected to be completed in December 2029, improving access to Albania and cutting travel times across northwestern Greece.

The Abeille Marengo is preparing to survey the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean for the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector, with work expected to begin southeast of Karpathos as maritime disputes with Turkey remain unresolved

Greece’s National Meteorological Service has upgraded its severe weather warning for parts of the country, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms, with possible hail, on Wednesday. Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and the Dodecanese are under a red alert.

Yoko Maejima has returned to Athens for a new diplomatic assignment, bringing decades of experience in Greece and Cyprus. In a video shared by the Japanese Embassy, she expressed her joy at returning to a country she considers a second home.

Nine areas have been placed under Greece’s highest state of emergency preparedness as heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep eastern parts of the country, with localized hail also possible

The government is preparing to extend subsidies for gasoline, diesel and heating oil for another 15 days as energy prices rise. Decisions on the new measures are expected this week, ahead of the current program’s October 31 expiration

Greece’s anti-money laundering authority has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to defendants in two major tax fraud investigations, while explicitly exempting payroll accounts to protect employees’ wages

Developments surrounding the Great Sea Interconnector are gathering pace, as the smooth progress of another Mediterranean cable project offers cautious optimism that upcoming seabed surveys can proceed without triggering tensions between Athens and Ankara

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are sweeping Athens and several parts of Greece, with the national weather service warning of intense conditions through Tuesday and possible localized hail

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a discreet visit to Riyadh amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, where talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman focused on regional security, defense cooperation, energy and connectivity

Scope has previously upgraded Greece as Fitch’s year-end review approaches

More than 2 million smart meters are already operational as Greece accelerates efforts to curb electricity theft, reduce network losses and modernize its power grid, with nationwide coverage targeted for 2030.

Four municipal buildings in Akrini, northern Greece, will undergo energy-efficiency upgrades under a government-funded program supporting a broader plan to transform the community into a model green settlement

Approved by Parliament, the measure is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Its success will depend on reliable age checks, enforcement, privacy safeguards and whether it protects children without pushing them toward less regulated online services.