Maternity benefit: Back payments up to €5,000 for thousands of mothers
New legislation allows thousands of mothers to claim maternity benefits through combined insurance contributions, with back payments reaching up to €5,000.
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Who will earn up to two extra salaries in 2026: Complete guide
Greek workers will earn up to two extra salaries in 2026 through tax cuts, wage increases, and new benefits affecting thousands in public and private sectors.
Athens traffic police conduct 5,531 breathalyzer tests in 24 hours
Athens traffic police conducted 5,531 breathalyzer tests in 24 hours during New Year’s period, with only 17 drivers found above legal alcohol limits.
Greek universities complete major student registry cleanup
Greece completes massive university reform, removing over 308,000 inactive students from higher education registries in landmark cleanup operation.
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.
Greek farmers block highways: Athens-Lamia route closed, open protests continue
Greek farmers maintain highway blockades affecting Athens-Lamia route while preparing for crucial nationwide meeting to discuss agricultural demands this Sunday.
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.
Greece as US “strategic backbone”: Message to Turkey or fragile alliance?
Expert analysis reveals how Greece becomes America’s strategic backbone in the Eastern Mediterranean, amid complex diplomatic relations with Turkey and NATO.
Georgios Autias: “New Democracy leads in polls, opposition rhetoric just empty threats”
MEP Georgios Autias discusses Greece’s political future, predicting New Democracy victory in upcoming elections while addressing housing crisis and pension reforms.
Pavlos Marinakis: Greek public universities enter 2026 without eternal students and 30% more funding
Greek universities undergo major reforms with 309,000 student removals, 30% funding increase, and new partnerships with Yale and Harvard by 2026.
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria found dead at 34 in San Francisco hotel
Tommy Lee Jones’ 34-year-old daughter Victoria found dead at luxury San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day. Cause of death unknown, investigation ongoing.
DeathList 2026: Famous people expected to die this year
Controversial DeathList 2026 reveals 50 celebrities expected to die this year, including Joe Biden, William Shatner, and David Attenborough.
Trump-Erdogan meeting: “We will discuss Ukraine” says Turkish president
Turkish President Erdogan announces Monday meeting with Trump to discuss Ukraine conflict and Palestinian humanitarian crisis, while condemning Netanyahu.
Crans-Montana tragedy: Swiss authorities reveal horrific truth about fire victims
Swiss authorities struggle to identify victims of deadly nightclub fire as many bodies are charred beyond recognition. Death toll reaches 47 with over 100 injured.
Crans-Montana fire: 15-year-old Greek girl missing after deadly bar blaze
Family desperately searches for 15-year-old Greek girl missing after deadly New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar that killed 47 people.
Mount Etna erupts again: Lava flow recorded in Valle del Bove
Mount Etna erupts with spectacular lava flows in Valle del Bove. Europe’s most active volcano shows renewed activity with no threat to populated areas.
Winter sales 2026: When they start and which Sunday stores open
Winter sales 2026 start January 12, lasting until February. Learn which Sunday stores open and get holiday shopping insights for the new sales season.
Greeks’ favorite drinks during the festive holiday season
Greeks show strong preference for whiskey and vodka during festive season, while early drinking trends favor lower alcohol cocktails and wine consumption.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis: 2026 will be a year of opportunities for Greece
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis predicts 2026 will bring major economic opportunities, with 2.4% growth and 10.2% investment increases.