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Government toughens stance as farmers receive €3.8bn in 2025
Greek government defends €3.8bn farmer support package while demanding end to blockades and dialogue participation from agricultural unions.
HERON maintains green tariff unchanged for fourth consecutive month
HERON energy provider keeps green tariff prices stable for fourth month running, maintaining competitive rates despite wholesale electricity price increases in December.
Business loans surge in 2025 – Annual growth rate breakdown
Greek banks see business lending surge 16% in 2025 with double-digit growth expected for 2026, driven by economic recovery and lower interest rates.
Ministry of Labor: Payment roadmap from e-EFKA and DYPA until January 9
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €45.6 million in payments to 28,500 beneficiaries through e-EFKA and DYPA from January 5-9, covering unemployment benefits and more.
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.
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.