Father-and-son gunmen accused of targeting a Jewish Hanukkah event prompt calls for stricter firearms laws, while tensions rise with Israel over antisemitism

The 49-year-old forcibly entered a daycare center and fled with his two children as police were alerted; legal complications arise because the parents were separated but not formally divorced.

As farmers remain entrenched at roadblocks and prepare sweeping shutdowns, a deeper demand emerges beneath the economic grievances: the right of a new generation to stay on the land, amid anger over subsidies, transparency, and what they see as systemic injustice.

The 44-year-old patient who violently assaulted an orthopedic doctor in a Greek hospital was found dead at home two days later, prompting police and prosecutorial investigations as authorities work to determine the cause of death

Greece will see mostly clear skies on Monday, with seasonal temperatures, brief showers in parts of eastern mainland Greece and Crete, and stronger northerly winds in the southeastern Aegean. Patchy fog may reduce visibility at times inland.

On this first Sunday, shops will operate from 11:00 to 16:00, while the two subsequent Sundays will see stores open from 11:00 to 18:00. According to the Athens Chamber of Commerce the holiday shopping hours are indicative and optional

Temperatures will remain stable, reaching around 14°C at midday in central and northern mainland areas, 16–17°C elsewhere, and up to 19°C in Rhodes and Kastellorizo

For 2026, the council projects a 2.3% economic growth rate amid global turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty

Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility

From 11:00 to 23:00, visitors of will be able to explore a rich program of experiences, including wine and street food tasting, a tattoo corner, DJ sets and a closing party

Bus services across Athens will pause for six hours on December 17 as the city’s transport workers hold a general assembly, with early disruptions expected before routes gradually resume in the early evening

Greece unveils MyHealthApp, a digital assistant giving citizens secure access to medical records, test results, prescriptions, and vaccination history, streamlining healthcare management and emphasizing prevention

Australia becomes the first country to bar under-16s from major social media platforms, sparking global interest, parent backlash, and court challenges as companies face steep fines for non-compliance

As farmers threaten escalating protests and political pressure mounts, Parliament opens debate on Greece’s 2026 budget—a plan centered on major tax reforms, income boosts, and targeted relief for families, youth, and retirees amid forecasts of strong economic growth.

Sexual orientation, memories, friendships, sci-fi, next-door lives and stories of resistance come alive in 45 shorts during Athens’ Short Film Festival 8th edition, December 11–14