Plan Your Getaways: Long Weekends and Holidays in Greece for 2026

In a TV interview after a Riyadh visit, Greece’s energy minister outlined three strategic connectivity projects with Saudi Arabia, framed within EU energy policy, maritime decarbonization talks, and efforts to curb household power costs.

Retail stores open Sunday, Jan. 18, for the first time this winter sales season, offering extended shopping hours, major discounts and a boost to the Greek market

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, appearing on a weekend current affairs program, confirmed that the goal will be to try and commence dialogue over delimitating maritime zones between the two neighboring countries

Special rules also apply to STOCK and OUTLET stores, which must clearly display the original price—crossed out—and the new reduced price, ensuring consumers can easily distinguish between the two.

Unlike much of the Western world, Greeks associate bad luck with Tuesday the 13th—a belief rooted in history, religion, astrology, and long-standing folk traditions.

From Tehran’s bazaars to provincial cities, economic collapse and police terror are colliding with a society that no longer believes the system can be fixed

A monthly ceiling of 5,000 euros will apply to person-to-person transactions. Business payments, however, will have no monthly limit.

According to estimates from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, annual retail sales appear to be stabilizing, with growth projected at around 5%.

The Greek Prime Minister underlined that respect for international law remains Greece’s guiding principle, while acknowledging the need for realism and strong deterrence capabilities.

As part of the mobilization, taxi drivers will hold daily rallies at 10:00 a.m., followed by marches to the Ministry of Transport.

According to the country’s statistics authority, nearly every business in the country also has Internet access

Outshining idyllic locations in Greece, fairytale landscapes in Croatia and iconic spots in London, Skopelos claims first place.

Greek tax authorities plan a new wave of property auctions, including villas and high-end homes in sought-after areas, as overdue tax debts climb to record levels and enforcement measures intensify.

Authorities launch parallel technical and judicial investigations after a 40-minute collapse of air traffic control disrupted flights, stranded passengers, and exposed concerns over aging infrastructure

A prolonged communication failure in Greek airspace halted flights for hours, prompting investigations into technical faults, possible interference, and the resilience of ageing aviation systems

Greece ranks 28th in Europe’s 2025 Sustainable Development Index, with setbacks on inequality, education and social cohesion, a new report finds

As farmers threaten nationwide highway closures, the government weighs new concessions alongside fines and administrative penalties, signaling that patience with prolonged blockades is running out

Flights to and from Greece were temporarily halted, while only aircraft already airborne were being handled under contingency procedures