The latest Henley Passport Index reveals which national passports offer the widest visa-free access worldwide in 2026, highlighting Europe’s strong presence and Greece’s position among the global leaders
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A court of appeals convicted two former protected witnesses for false accusation and testimony against prominent Greek politicians.
Over 20,000 vulnerable homeowners will be able to stay in their homes under a new acquisition and leaseback scheme, with the option to repurchase once their finances improve.
Greece will compete in the first half of the opening semi-final on May 12 in Vienna, following the official draw that set the running order and voting groups for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest
Holiday shopping got a late boost from Greece’s mandatory Christmas bonus, but it was not enough to lift overall turnover, with more than half of retailers reporting lower sales and many now bracing for a difficult 2026
A new national traceability system will give every batch of produce a digital identity, allowing consumers and authorities to verify where food was grown and to report suspected fraud through a dedicated mobile app
Greece’s top seismic and risk expert links a powerful tornado that struck Alexandroupoli to rising climate instability, as authorities assess widespread damage and warn of increasing extreme weather events
Clear skies will dominate most regions as temperatures rise, though early frost, fog, and limited visibility may affect travel, with a slight chance of brief snowfall in northern Thrace and strong winds in the southeastern Aegean.
The Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) has appointed BofA Securities, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley as joint lead managers for the first bond offering of the year.
Local authorities announce closures and delayed openings as extreme winter weather continues, while the Education Ministry instructs schools to switch to remote learning where possible
A relevant survey shows that expectations improved in all sectors except retail trade
Greece’s winter sales season kicks off today and runs until late February, with strong expectations for retail turnover and strict rules in place to protect consumers from misleading discounts
Greece hesitates because its agricultural sector has yet to complete the modernization that would allow it to benefit meaningfully from openness
An unprecedented blackout in Greece’s Athens Flight Information Region has exposed decades-old air traffic control systems battered by weather, technical failures, and chronic underinvestment
Severe winter conditions have forced widespread school closures and delayed openings across Greece, as local authorities respond to snowfall, frost, and hazardous travel conditions
Rain and snow will affect parts of Greece early in the day before gradually weakening, while temperatures remain well below seasonal averages and strong northerly winds dominate the seas.
Hailing from Crete and Trikala, Anthi’s career began just three years ago, yet her rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
A monthly ceiling of 5,000 euros will apply to person-to-person transactions. Business payments, however, will have no monthly limit.
According to estimates from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, annual retail sales appear to be stabilizing, with growth projected at around 5%.