Fuel prices in Greece soar past €2 per litre in many areas, while heating oil costs jump sharply, prompting the government to consider interventions including Fuel Pass, profit caps, and energy bill subsidies for households and businesses

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said developments in the Turkish-controlled areas will not change Greece’s strategy to support Cyprus, stressing that actions will respect international law while avoiding escalation

Sky-high living costs, burnout, no days off and substandard housing are pushing more workers to reject summer jobs on the islands, even as tourism businesses scramble to fill thousands of vacancies

In Trikala, a city praised for innovation and “smart” growth, a deadly factory blast exposed the darker side of modernization: invisible labor, fear in the workplace, and the cost of production when safety fails.

Multiple flights are scheduled to bring Greek citizens home as regional conflict disrupts air travel and forces widespread cancellations.

The “SALAMIS-01/26” exercise brought together naval and air assets from Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, coordinated from Larnaca as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen regional search and rescue capabilities.

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.

Research shows that despite strong performance when they lead businesses, women in Greece remain underrepresented in entrepreneurship, facing barriers in securing funding, persistent pay disparities and broader economic and social inequalities

Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou warns the Middle East war is already pushing up fuel prices in Greece, says intervention could come if oil hits $100 a barrel and notes the country holds more than 90 days of reserves.

Gasoline prices in Greece have surged amid the Middle East conflict, with average costs approaching €1.79 per liter nationwide and exceeding €2 in several islands due to higher transport costs, limited competition, and local market factors

From March 9 to 13, over 73,000 beneficiaries in Greece will receive unemployment aid, maternity leave support, employment program payments, and lump-sum pensions through e-EFKA and DYPA, totaling €70.4 million in scheduled disbursements

Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) faces upheaval as its full scientific council resigns, citing tensions under a dual leadership system introduced last December, signaling challenges in managing public health governance

The closures are part of a nationwide restructuring plan that will shift services to agencies and courier locations while maintaining basic postal operations

On March 7, 1947, Greece formally assumed administration of the Dodecanese islands in Rhodes, completing the country’s final territorial expansion of the 20th century amid both celebration and the practical challenges of transition.

The dog followed a group of French mountaineers and became trapped on the steep snowy slopes until Greek climbers spotted and rescued him, near the mountainous town of Metsovo

Rising Middle East tensions and the risk of another energy price surge are testing how much fiscal space Greece has to shield households and the economy from a new wave of inflation.

Athens will deploy a PATRIOT missile battery, F-16 fighter jets and personnel in northern Greece to help shield Bulgaria after a formal request from Sofia, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said following talks with his Bulgarian counterpart.

Greek authorities are keeping a close watch on individuals suspected of links to Iran amid Middle East tensions, with heightened security measures at borders, airports, and ports to prevent potential terrorist activity

Greek authorities coordinated flights and ground transfers to bring hundreds of citizens and their families back to Athens from several Middle Eastern locations as repatriation operations continue amid the regional conflict

Preliminary data show the 2025–2026 winter was unusually warm, with most days above normal temperatures and reduced snowfall despite significant rainfall.