The government’s 2026 draft budget, delivered to Parliament on Thursday, outlines tax relief for families, young people, and the middle class, alongside strong growth forecasts and expanding public and private investment
Newly arrived in Athens, Ambassador Kimberly Gilfoyle highlights shared US-Greece values and pledges to strengthen cooperation in energy, security, trade, and innovation
Gerapetritis welcomed the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing that Greece and the European Union have consistently supported any initiative aimed at halting hostilities.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and African dust are expected across western and northern Greece, with temperatures dropping and snow possible in mountainous regions over the weekend
A recent study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) underscores the strain: 40% of renters now spend more than 30% of their income on housing, while 17% devote up to half
A new nationwide study reveals high satisfaction with services at Greece’s archaeological sites and museums, highlighting their impact on daily life, cultural engagement, and the country’s economy
On 20 November 1989, Greek television changed forever as Mega Channel—Greece’s first private station—went live. Its debut shows, news bulletin, foreign series and iconic presenters marked a cultural shift that still shapes Greek media today.
From the Truman Doctrine to Obama’s rolled-up sleeves and today’s Mamdani moment in New York, Greece has long absorbed the political winds blowing from the United States—often belatedly, yet profoundly.
Western and northern regions face the heaviest rainfall, while much of the country remains cloudy with scattered light showers, warm temperatures and strengthening southerly winds.
HELLENiQ Energy CEO Andreas Shiamishis says Greece is emerging as a key Southeast European hub for LNG, refined fuels and future green-power exports, as policymakers and U.S. officials highlight the country’s growing role in regional energy stability
The overuse of antibiotics in Greece, often without a prescription, has increased drug resistance that could trigger a public health crisis if action isn’t taken.
Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.
More than 1,000 Greeks have already used the new diathikes.gr platform to securely register their wills with notaries, dramatically reducing delays and disputes while streamlining inheritance procedures across the country
A sharp rise in Influenza A cases, including the emerging subclade K, has prompted Greek health experts to issue guidance on symptoms, testing and vaccination, alongside updates on Covid and seasonal gastroenteritis
New data highlight Greece’s accelerating demographic shift, with experts stressing that most years after age 65 are lived with chronic illness and that healthy ageing must become a national priority
EOPYY, Greece’s National Organization for Health Care Services, is investigating a massive prescription fraud involving 32 doctors and 62 pharmacies, resulting in €12 million in damages and fines exceeding €98,000.
Torrential rain, powerful winds and intense lightning hit parts of northwestern Greece, causing road disruptions, property damage and dangerous conditions across several mountain and coastal areas
As births plummet and migration reshapes the population, Greece is heading toward a dramatic decline in high-school and university students
Widespread unsettled weather continues, with heavier rain and thunderstorms in the west and north, hazy skies from elevated dust, and unusually warm temperatures for mid-November.
Meteorologists warn of wintery conditions in Europe while Greece prepares for the season’s first snow, likely starting in mountainous regions later this month