New Year’s Day with biting cold: Temperatures to drop to 2°C in Attica, -3°C in Thessaloniki – Where it will snow
A wintry weather pattern on the first day of the year – Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecast through Sunday
Ministry of National Defense: Changes to the structure of the armed forces and new regulations for rank system, pay scale, and deferments
Decoupling of pay from rank and increases of up to 52.3% with retroactive effect – End to automatic promotions and “excellent for everyone” – Two career paths for non-commissioned officers – A new type of military service and opening up to voluntary enlistment of women
15-year low this year in traffic deaths for September and October, according to ELSTAT
This is the first two months of the implementation of the new traffic code, which provides for stricter penalties for serious offences and recidivist drivers, while at the same time confirming the clear downward trend in deaths on the road for the whole of 2025
The “map” of farmers’ roadblocks: which national highways are open and where traffic diversions are in place
The presence of tractors on the roads is leading the Traffic Police to implement temporary traffic regulations and diversions
Cold wave hits Greece with biting cold & strong winds: Snowfall in Evia – What the weather will be like as we ring in the New Year
How long the cold spell will last – Detailed weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) through Sunday
The new Traffic Code and breathalyzer tests caused a plunge in consumption at nightlife venues; “hard” spirits paid the price
Consumption of so-called “hard” spirits (whisky, gin, vodka, tequila) at large music venues, clubs, bars, and restaurants has fallen by around 20–25%, mainly due to intensive traffic police breathalyzer checks
