ATHEX: Index at level not seen in some 16 years
The benchmark of the Greek stock market started 2026 on Friday with considerable growth.
White Series | Athens | January 10 – March 3
The Gallery of the Vorres Museum (1 Konstantinou, Paiania) will unveil Ilias Papailiakis’ “White Series,” eight studies presented as part of “The 365 Project.”
Ferry services to Tinos suspended on Saturday due to adverse weather
Ferry services to the island of Tinos from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina will be suspended on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions in the Aegean Sea.
Farmers say talks possible, but protests may escalate
Farmers at the Malgara roadblock near Thessaloniki signaled a willingness to open talks with the government, spokesperson Kostas Anestidis said, ahead of a nationwide farmers’ meeting on Sunday.
88% of motorists paid vehicle registration tax on time
Approximately 790,000 vehicle owners failed to pay their 2026 vehicle registration taxes by the deadline and are now subject to staggered surcharges, according to data released by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
What will happen after the end of the Recovery Fund?
According to the estimates of the Ministry of Finance, the annual growth rate in the five-year period 2029-2034 will range from 0.2-0.4%, a performance showing stagnation and deviation from the European norm.
Opposition criticizes government proposal independent authority appointments
Opposition parties PASOK and SYRIZA strongly criticized remarks made by Parliament Speaker and New Democracy MP Nikitas Kaklamanis, who proposed changes to the procedure for appointing the leadership of Greece’s independent authorities.
Ten killed on Attica’s roads in December
Ten people died and almost 600 were injured on Attica’s roads in Attica during December, statistics from Attica’s Traffic Police have showed.
Farmers receive record €3.82 bln in 2025 subsidies, deputy PM says
Farmers and livestock breeders received a record 3.82 billion euros in subsidies in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said Friday, citing payments from the OPEKEPE agency for EU Common Agricultural Policy funds, the Finance Ministry, and the ELGA farm insurance agency.
Greece advances Achilles Shield with key steps planned for 2026
In 2026, the Ministry of National Defense and the leadership of the Armed Forces are expected to take key steps in establishing the country’s multi-layered air defense program, known as the “Achilles Shield.”