Weather: 2026 among hottest years in history – What forecasts reveal
2026 predicted to be among hottest years in history, with global temperatures reaching 1.46°C above pre-industrial levels according to UK Met Office forecasts.
Greece
Parnassos ski resort packed with visitors: Five slopes open
Parnassos ski resort reaches peak capacity during holidays with five slopes and seven lifts operational, plus three fully functioning chalets for visitors.
Makis Christodoulopoulos properties go to auction in January
Greek footballer Makis Christodoulopoulos faces property auctions in January as his luxury beachfront estate goes under the hammer for €593,100.
Apartment fire in Corinth: Elderly woman rescued unconscious
Breaking: Elderly woman rescued unconscious from apartment fire in Corinth, Greece. Seven firefighters with three vehicles responded to the emergency scene.
Crans-Montana explosion: No foreigners among victims say Swiss media
Swiss resort explosion at Crans-Montana bar leaves multiple casualties. Greek community leader confirms no foreign nationals among victims according to local media.
New Year’s Eve traffic police crackdown in Athens: 62 positive alcohol tests from 6,129
Athens traffic police conducted 6,129 alcohol tests on New Year’s Eve, finding 62 positive cases as stricter drunk driving laws show deterrent effect.
Snow blankets Greek islands for New Year’s Day 2026
Greek islands including Naxos, Lemnos, Tinos and Samothrace welcomed 2026 with rare snowfall as winter weather blanketed mountainous villages.
Greek soldiers send New Year message from Turkey border outpost
Greek soldiers stationed at the Turkey border send heartfelt New Year wishes while maintaining vigilant watch at Evros frontier outpost, ensuring national security.
Tragedy in Heraklion Crete: 32-year-old man dies after fall from balcony
32-year-old man dies after falling from 3rd floor balcony in Heraklion, Crete. Authorities investigating apparent suicide in tragic apartment incident.
55-year-old arrested for drunk driving in Thessaloniki crash
Drunk driving incident in Thessaloniki leads to arrest of 55-year-old foreign national after hit-and-run crash injures three people, including one minor.
Dramatic robbery in Athens: Man impersonates police officer to rob victim
A man impersonating a police officer robbed a 33-year-old at a bus stop in Athens, sparking a manhunt after the dramatic incident on Agiou Dimitriou Avenue.
Holy Synod: New Year’s cake cutting ceremony with Archbishop Ieronymos (Photos)
Greek Archbishop Ieronymos blessed the traditional New Year’s Vasilopita cake at Holy Synod ceremony, attended by clergy and staff in Athens.