Clouds, scattered rain and cooler weather expected in coming days
Clear skies will prevail over most of the country Wednesday, but from the early afternoon cloud cover and scattered rain will affect much of mainland and northern Greece.
Elderly woman dies in Thessaloniki blaze
An elderly woman with mobility issues died during a fire in an apartment block in central Thessaloniki early Wednesday, authorities said.
Government to outline plans to block under-15s’ access to social media
The government will unveil proposed legislation Wednesday on blocking children’s access to social media, officials said.
Two arrests in Thessaloniki for copper cable theft
Two people have been taken into custody in Thessaloniki for stealing copper cables from a railway building site and resisting arrest, police said Wednesday.
Home values to be automatically calculated
Greece’s Finance Ministry is moving ahead with the establishment of an automated system for calculating the so-called objective values (i.e. taxable prices) of properties across the country, which it aims to be operational in early 2027.
Crete proves fertile ground for innovation
The wealth of Crete is not limited to its beauty and gastronomy, as it has also evolved into fertile ground for ideas that look to international markets.
Greece among the largest electricity exporters in the EU
Deputy Environment and Energy Minister Nikos Tsafos said on Tuesday that in the year’s first quarter Greece was among the largest exporters of electricity in Europe, following France, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Athens’ Vassilissis Olgas back, but not without political controversy
Athens is set to reopen Vasilissis Olgas Street in the coming days after long-delayed construction works were completed, city officials said Tuesday.
The risk to the economy of a pre-election standstill
The war in the Middle East and the election scenarios are creating a mix that is aggravating and even dangerous for the economy.
Economy shows resilience, but growth seen easing as external risks rise
Economic activity in Greece remained resilient and, in fact, appeared slightly strengthened toward the end of 2025, supported by robust domestic demand, including investments related to the absorption of EU resources.