The cleanup ends decades of so-called “forever students” in public universities, as the government says the move modernizes higher education while preserving flexibility for working students and those facing health or family challenges

A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after being seriously injured when his father’s hunting rifle accidentally discharged at a family home in western Greece, prompting a police investigation into the incident

Nicosia begins its rotating EU Council presidency aiming to boost Europe’s autonomy and reset Cyprus’ international image, as leaders in Cyprus and Greece highlight security, competitiveness and global engagement

Fireworks illuminated skies around the world as 2026 began, with cities across the globe marking the New Year with light, sound, and shared celebration

Swiss officials call the New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana one of the country’s worst tragedies, with more than 100 people injured and victims from multiple countries

Outgoing UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi highlights harsher government policies and populist rhetoric targeting refugees, stressing the need for international cooperation amid record global displacement

Most protesting farmers have promised to spend New Year's Eve and the first day of the year at the highway intersections, although roadways have mostly opened for holiday travelers

The president of the popular Piraeus football club referred to 2025 as a milestone year for the team, which celebrated the 100-year anniversary of its founding in 2025 with titles and significant achievements in Greece and Europe

Banks warn that nearly €800 million may go unspent as two flagship housing programs -one for first-time buyers and another for home renovations- struggle with supply shortages and weak uptake

From smashing a pomegranate to stepping inside with the right foot, Greek New Year traditions reflect a timeless belief: how the year begins can shape everything that follows

The microscopic Republic Kiribati in the Pacific was the first territory to usher in the new year, along with Samoa

A 10-ton, 100-metre-long traditional cake was presented at a public celebration, created by dozens of local bakeries and shared with thousands of visitors

A climber who withdrew from a Christmas ascent in central Greece survived after an avalanche killed four of his companions, later describing how a single decision changed his life

Greece’s power transmission operator faces urgent funding decisions as it advances €7.5 billion in domestic and international grid projects, with global investors circling and the government under pressure to act by mid-January

Thousands of inspections across Athens uncovered spoiled products, poor hygiene and widespread violations, as officials impose heavy fines to protect consumers during the festive shopping season

Authorities uncover a handwritten message and smartwatch data as the search intensifies for a 45-year-old fire service commander who vanished a week ago in northern Greece

The new Iron Beam laser interceptor is designed to complement Israel’s existing missile defenses, offering a faster and significantly cheaper way to counter rockets, drones, and other aerial threats

Greek market vendors and producers will halt operations from January 7, 2026, demanding lower costs, fair taxation, and support for local farmers amid rising prices and market challenges

According to the country’s statistics authority (EL.STAT), total building activity (private-public) in Greece, calculated on the basis of the number of issued building permits, amounted to 29,555

Turkey, a non-signatory to UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), ratified the so-called 'High Seas Treaty'