Shops Closed on January 2, Banks Remain Open

Olympiacos B.C. are champions of Europe once again, defeating Real Madrid Baloncesto 92-85 in a dramatic EuroLeague final to capture their fourth continental title.

Private-sector employees are entitled to both paid annual leave and a holiday allowance, with the payment required by law before their vacation begins

A strong gas odor has been detected across multiple neighborhoods in the Attica region, prompting an investigation into a possible leak

A top government defense council has approved the acquisition of Italian-built Bergamini frigates as part of a wider naval modernization plan, alongside upgrades to existing vessels and new defense equipment procurement

Athens is moving ahead with a vast new marine park in the Southern Cyclades, reshaping fishing, construction and environmental protections across strategically sensitive areas of the Aegean while reinforcing its maritime sovereignty claims

Nearly one million households are expected to receive an extraordinary child support payment by the end of June, with amounts linked to the number of children and family income.

Greek investigators believe an explosives-laden drone found off Lefkada may have veered off course due to a technical failure, as Athens continues examining its origins and mission

International traffic at Thessaloniki also expanded by 3.4%. The strongest gains came from Poland, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and Turkey, all of which recorded notable increases in traveler numbers.

Notos Galleries, formerly Lambropoulos, will shut down this summer as property owners move ahead with mixed-use redevelopment plans.

An emergency child benefit of €150 per child is set to be paid automatically into bank accounts by late June 2026, with no new application required

Despite the expansion of Greece’s digital work card system, labor violations and undeclared employment remain widespread, prompting intensified inspections in high-risk sectors

Infrastructure failures push the Greek island of Astypalaia into a three-month state of emergency over water supply.

The drone was found operational near a rocky stretch of coastline and towed to the port of Vasiliki by local fishermen

Fuel, transport and food costs drove a sharp monthly spike, with diesel prices up 32.4% year-on-year and no relief expected in the months ahead

All major rating agencies have held Greece steady so far in 2026, but the country’s high public debt and global uncertainty leave little room for an upgrade.

Greece is preparing legislation to enforce EU rules on equal pay between men and women following consultations between the Labor Ministry and social partners

SpaceX IPO gives Musk near-total control through supervoting shares and Texas law, leaving investors with almost no recourse

A wave of bancassurance deals is transforming Greece’s insurance market, as major banks deepen partnerships and acquisitions to boost revenues and close the gap with European peers