Heating allowance: First payment starts Tuesday December 23
Greece’s heating allowance first payment arrives December 23, ranging from €100-800, with higher amounts for colder regions. Tax-free benefit covers fuel purchases.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle: Trump’s deep gratitude to Greece for dismantling cocaine trafficking network
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle praises Greece’s successful dismantling of major cocaine trafficking network, expressing President Trump’s deep gratitude.
Wiretapping trial: Five key witnesses fail to appear in court
Key witnesses absent as wiretapping trial continues with police cybercrime officer and investigative journalist testimonies revealing surveillance connections.
Maria Karistianou denies fake founding manifesto reports for new party
Maria Karistianou denies fake founding manifesto reports, calling them targeted persecution as she plans new political movement in Greece.
Christmas weather forecast: “Rainy” holidays across Greece this year
Christmas weather forecast for Greece predicts rainy holidays across the country, with snow expected at ski resorts above 1,600 meters and cold New Year conditions.
Von der Leyen: illegal border crossings reduced but spike seen in central and western Mediterranean
Von der Leyen reports 25% drop in illegal border crossings but warns of concerning increases in central and western Mediterranean migration routes.
Minor behind the wheel: What penalties does traffic law provide for unlicensed driving and dangerous behavior
A police chase involving minors in Athens highlights Greece’s traffic laws for unlicensed driving by juveniles and the legal consequences they face.
Tempi victims’ families react to Karystianou’s political moves
Tempe train crash victims’ families distance themselves from association president’s political ambitions as March deadline looms for leadership decisions.
Greek FBI leads DEA bust of “Greek Escobar” cocaine ring
Greek authorities led international bust of major cocaine trafficking ring, with US Ambassador attending historic police presentation on “Greek Escobar” case.
Tsipras moves closer to new party: Why he now directly challenges PASOK
Alexis Tsipras moves closer to forming a new political party, directly challenging PASOK and calling for a “progressive coalition of victory” ahead of elections.
Mitsotakis housing plan: rent relief, Airbnb limits, property renovation
Greek PM announces comprehensive housing plan with rent subsidies, Airbnb restrictions, and property renovation programs to tackle the country’s housing crisis.
Trump declares Venezuela government “foreign terrorist organization”
Trump designates Venezuela’s government as terrorist organization, orders complete oil tanker blockade amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions and sanctions.
Mitsotakis announces six measures for housing crisis
Greek PM Mitsotakis unveils comprehensive housing crisis package including 90% renovation subsidies, short-term rental restrictions, and incentives for affordable housing.
Tax lottery: How to win €100,000 before Christmas – Who participates
Greece’s annual tax lottery offers 12 winners €100,000 each before Christmas. Learn eligibility rules, how tickets multiply with electronic payments, and prize details.
Karystianou on creating movement: “I won’t self-nominate as leader”
Tempe tragedy victim’s mother Maria Karystianou discusses creating a new political movement against corruption, but says she won’t self-nominate as leader.
Pierrakakis: Today Grexit belongs to a distant era, not because we forgot but because we changed
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis presents 2026 budget, declaring Grexit era over due to economic transformation and announcing major wage increases.
Greece faces severe weather through year-end with rain, storms and snow
Greece braces for severe weather through New Year with consecutive storms bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow even at low altitudes during holidays.
Serious traffic accident in Agrinio: Delivery driver injured in collision
Serious traffic accident in Agrinio leaves delivery driver hospitalized with broken leg after motorcycle collision with car in city center intersection.
Christmas weather forecast: Rain without severe cold, possible “white New Year”
Greece faces rainy Christmas weather with mild temperatures. Meteorologist predicts possible white New Year as colder air masses may bring snow to mountains.
Horror in Britain: 9-year-old girl murdered in cold blood with knife – Teen arrested
Shocking tragedy in Britain as 9-year-old girl found stabbed to death in Somerset home. Teen arrested on murder charges in devastating crime.