Heavy rainfall turned streets into rivers on the island of Lesvos, flooding homes and vehicles and forcing school closures, as Greece remains under a severe weather warning issued by the national meteorological service
Interior Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis says 1,000 traffic cameras will be deployed next summer with electronic fines enforced by police, while new laws will target illegal firearms and punish anyone brandishing weapons at public events
Scattered rain and local thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday, November 11, mainly over northeastern Greece and the eastern Aegean islands. Temperatures will drop slightly in the north with moderate westerly winds.
Chinese e-commerce powerhouses Temu and Shein are expected to dominate this year’s Black Friday sales in Greece, leaving local retailers worried about unfair competition and shrinking profits
Food, rent, and hospitality costs pushed prices higher in Greece in October, while olive oil prices dropped sharply, according to ELSTAT’s latest inflation data
The €4 billion GREGY project will transmit green energy from Egypt, reducing electricity costs for households and industry starting in 2030
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms battered western Greece, flooding streets and damaging property in Preveza, Corfu, and Thessaloniki. Emergency crews responded to dozens of calls as meteorologists warned that severe weather will continue into Monday.
Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, November 10, mainly in western and northern Greece. Southern islands will be slightly warmer, while strong southerly winds affect the seas.
In a series of high-level bilateral meetings, the Greek Tourism Minister reinforced Greece’s commitment to sustainable tourism and to forging stronger international partnerships with countries sharing similar goals.
“A privilege to participate in the P-TEC Conference in Athens with Secretary Chris Wright, Secretary Doug Burgum, and Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas," U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle wrote.
Police are examining whether the case could be linked to the murder of 42-year-old businessman Giannis Lalas.
Greece consistently holds a spot among the top 10 countries Europeans plan to travel to in the coming months.
Greece faces one of the highest road death rates in the EU, with dangerous routes like the “Katara Pass” highlighting infrastructure and safety challenges. EU roads in Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary also rank among the riskiest
The signing capped off a whirlwind 6th Transatlantic Partnership for Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) in the Greek capital, which witnessed a handful of major energy-related deals and agreements
Citizens who had not applied by November 5 now receive a Personal Number automatically, streamlining identification for public services. Corrections are underway to reconcile discrepancies across government records
Gerapetritis highlighted the significance of the 3+1 energy ministerial format — involving Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the United States.
Aktor and DEPA Commercial seal a landmark agreement with Venture Global for U.S. LNG deliveries to Southeast Europe: Greece’s first long-term contract of its kind, hailed as a milestone in transatlantic energy ties
Different—and largely contrasting—modern Greek images: prosperity, revival, and decline succeed one another in a land so beautiful and verdant, despite the many summer wildfires
Despite these challenges, Greece’s visitor satisfaction remained exceptionally high at 9.1, outpacing the European average (8.7) and competitors Croatia (9.0), Portugal (8.8), Italy (8.8), and Spain (8.7).
Mitsotakis highlighted the “primary responsibility” shared by Greece and the United States "to ensure affordable energy for citizens and businesses,” reaffirming the two countries’ strategic alliance in the sector.