The initiatives, include educational videos and podcasts, the organization of workshops, conferences and training seminars, and the development of modern, accessible informational material on capital markets and financial literacy.

According to officials at the Ministry of Finance, the measure is designed to push a significant number of vacant homes back onto the market, boosting supply and helping to curb rising rental and sale prices.

The traffic police have imposed a ban on the circulation of motorcycles, caravans, and empty high-sided trucks on the Rio–Antirrio Bridge due to hazardous wind conditions.

Greece posts strong late-season tourism gains in 2025 as global travel rebounds and visitor spending hits record levels.

The Ministry of Labor has also announced a package of extraordinary measures for the private sector, effective Wednesday, January 21, aimed at safeguarding employees in regions expected to experience extreme conditions.

Strong winds reaching up to gale force have triggered a nationwide sailing ban, grounding ferries at major ports, suspending key sea routes and forcing traffic restrictions on the Rio–Antirrio bridge

Police arrested a 15-year-old student after extensive damage and arson at two schools in the town of Itea, while authorities also detained his father on charges related to failure to supervise a minor

Heavy rain, snow, and gale-force winds swept across Greece on Wednesday, triggering widespread school closures, emergency alerts, and special measures for workers as authorities warned of flooding and dangerous travel conditions.

Cruise line operators are trimming schedules and rotating destinations as EU emissions rules and local fees bite, leaving iconic islands such as Santorini and Mykonos navigating a more cautious 2026 season

While the official objective is to enhance road safety, the discussion unfolding around the initiative suggests that this model will not remain confined to urban buses.

The positions of parties, the reactions and statements made in the Greek Parliament

From 2000 to 2025, high-impact weather events caused growing social, economic, and human losses, highlighting the urgent need for resilience and improved urban planning against future climate risks

The Greek minister made clear that the Greek state will not tolerate granting protection to individuals who break the law, underscoring that “we will not accept any supporter of Hamas or anyone engaged in illegal activity being protected.”

The Greek and Israeli defense ministers met in Athens to expand cooperation on drones, cybersecurity and defense innovation, reinforcing a strategic partnership as Katz begins a four-day official visit to Greece

Authorities in Greece have activated emergency measures expecting heavy snow, flooding and strong winds on Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that any move to alter Greenland’s status would directly challenge NATO and risk further straining already difficult relations between the United States and its allies.

Gale-force winds, heavy rain and snowfall are disrupting transport across Greece, while authorities warn of a heightened flood risk in the Athens region as severe winter weather intensifies

Overall, the Political Dialogue is expected to focus on maintaining the current atmosphere of calm and “quiet waters” between the two neighbors, despite occasional discord.

Forty-two initiatives across islands and mainland aim to modernize water infrastructure, including desalination units, pipelines, and spring water systems to address ongoing drought challenges

Taxi drivers in Athens and Thessaloniki are staging new strike actions on January 20–21, protesting transport reforms, tax policy, and what they describe as unfair competition from private hire and multinational platforms.