Greece’s vice president outlines measures to address extreme weather in the capital, reflects on strained EU–US relations and regional diplomacy, and presents reforms aimed at simplifying everyday interactions between citizens and the state

Flash flooding caused by hours of intense rainfall has devastated parts of southern Athens, damaging roads, vehicles, and homes, as emergency crews work to restore access in one of the hardest-hit municipalities

Unprecedented rainfall transformed streets into torrents, sweeping away debris from the mountains and claiming the life of a 56-year-old woman, while authorities work to clear the city

Experts say heavy rainfall combined with long-standing urban planning failures and vulnerable geology turned parts of Upper Glyfada into flood zones, leaving streets buried in debris and dozens of vehicles damaged.

In some regions, schools will open later than usual. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Lamia, Kastoria, Argos Orestiko, Agrafa and the Municipality of Prespes, while in Florina the school bell will ring at 9:15 a.m.

Local authorities warn residents to avoid unnecessary travel as snow depth surpasses 30 centimetres in mountainous areas, with road crews working continuously to keep key routes open and safe

Two storm-related fatalities were reported, including a pedestrian in the Ano Glyfada district of SE Athens and a coast guard officer at an eastern Peloponnese port town

A 53-year-old officer was swept away by massive waves while on duty at the marina; his funeral is scheduled for Friday morning

Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort have caused major damage to agricultural areas in Crete, forcing school closures in affected towns due to power outages and low temperatures

Strong winds and heavy seas have created dangerous conditions on Gavdos, overturning boats, damaging vehicles, and threatening residents and migrants living on the small Greek island

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.

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

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.

Boats from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio to the Aegean, Cyclades, Crete and the Saronic Gulf are canceled as severe weather is forecast through Thursday

Civil Protection is advising residents and visitors in the Greek capital to stay indoors on Wednesday.

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

One village in particular, Mikrospilia (literally “small cave” in Greek), has seen several residences threatened with their complete disappearance as the soil is giving way.

Snow, low temperatures and rapid changes between cold and mild weather place added strain on the human body, affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems, experts warn

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