The Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, attended the inauguration of DESFA’s (The Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator) Ampelia Natural Gas Compression Station in the region of Thessaly, central Greece. The Ampelia Compression Station is one of the largest investments implemented in recent years in the Region of Thessaly, with a total budget of […]

Experts and policymakers met in Athens to discuss innovation, reform, and people-centered mental health care, highlighting a shift toward community-based psychiatry focused on wellbeing rather than diagnosis

Greece’s flu outbreak remains aggressive, with two young children hospitalized in intensive care and health authorities reporting new ICU admissions and deaths, even as overall hospitalizations show signs of decline

Greek CO2 emissions decreased by 38.5% between 2013 and 2024, according to Eurostat, recording one of the highest reductions in the common bloc, above the EU average of 34%. Greece was placed in the second tier of countries based on its positive performance in greenhouse gas emissions, along with Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia. […]

Court receives bank records tied to spyware-linked message as lawyers submit extensive documentation detailing how the Predator surveillance scandal emerged and the alleged roles of the defendants

Emotional scenes marked the funeral of a Greek coast guard officer who died during severe weather, as authorities announced state support for his young child

Between Jan. and Dec. 2025, airports nationwide handled 83.33 million passengers, up from 79.42 million in the same period of 2024, underscoring the continued momentum of Greece’s aviation sector.

Greece’s Prime Minister emphasizes strict conditions for involvement in Trump’s proposed Peace Council while leaving the door open for US cooperation on Gaza reconstruction

After weeks of nationwide disruptions, farmers in northern Greece are returning to their fields, even as new polling shows broad public backing for both their demands and their protest tactics, keeping pressure on the government

A new unemployment benefits system will take effect from April, with eligibility rules and maximum payouts revised for second-time recipients and those completing prior benefit periods

The governor of the Bank of Greece (BoG), Yiannis Stournaras, said the country’s economic growth should not rely solely on private consumption, adding that steady investment flows are required to maintain positive rates. Speaking at the Hellenic Institute of Customer Service (HICS), the central banker covered a wide range of issues related to the domestic […]

Greece remains the most favorite tourist destination for Finns, a fact confirmed by the plan of Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, to add direct flights to Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki. The Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) was present at the MATKA TRAVEL FAIR 2026 in Helsinki with a pavillion, attracting a great number visitors who were […]

The average hourly wage in Greece reached just 11.3 PPS in 2024, compared with 15.3 in Central and Eastern Europe and over 20 in the EU periphery.

Greek authorities say biosecurity measures, not vaccination, remain the only proven strategy to control goat and sheep pox. European guidelines confirm no approved vaccines exist, and improper vaccination could harm trade and prolong outbreaks

In Greece, the average daily rate (ADR) declined by 3%, from 143 euros in 2024 to 139 euros in 2025, broadly in line with trends seen elsewhere in Europe.

In some regions, schools will open later than usual. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Lamia, Kastoria, Argos Orestiko, Agrafa and the Municipality of Prespes, while in Florina the school bell will ring at 9:15 a.m.

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis outlined Greece’s positions on Greenland, a proposed peace council, relations with Turkey, and future maritime boundaries, stressing international law, EU unity, and continued dialogue

Severe storms triggered deadly flooding, transport disruptions, and power outages across Greece, killing two people as authorities warn that dangerous weather conditions, though easing, are expected to persist in parts of the country through Thursday.

Rising gas and power costs across the EU, driven by extreme weather, low reserves and market volatility, are weighing heavily on households and businesses, with Greece facing some of the steepest electricity prices in Europe

Local authorities warn residents to avoid unnecessary travel as snow depth surpasses 30 centimetres in mountainous areas, with road crews working continuously to keep key routes open and safe