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Reports claim the flimsy craft set off from NE Libya, loaded with Egyptians attempting to reach Greeece

The president of the republic as well as the prime minster and the newly sworn-in mayor of Athens were treated to traditional Greek New Year’s carols on Sunday, with various carolers and dance troupes from around the country performing. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou first received the armed forces’ band and members of the Evzone Guard at […]

The weather on Sunday, Dec 31, the last day of the year, clouds are expected throughout the country. There will be some rain in the Eastern Aegean islands, the Dodecanese, Crete and in parts of the Cyclades and Western Greece, while possible sprinkles are expected over parts of the mainland. At night and early in […]

Public transport will run at the following times on New Year’s Eve. According to the Public Transport Authority’s 11185 hotline, further changes are expected and passengers should consult www.oasa.gr/en/telematics/ or the hotline before traveling. Metro Line 1 Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023: Last trains will operate from Piraeus to Kifissia at 22:20 p.m. and from Kifissia […]

On this day in 1857 Ottawa became the capital of Canada

Greek authorities lead a team that targets criminals behind online fraud schemes

Assailant claims psychological problems and memory gaps due to intoxication

Surge of Covid-19 expected to peak end of January, Gikas Magiorkinis said

Through a hole in the adjacent shop, the thieves managed to rob a local Jewelry shop in down town Athens

The French paper reminded that Athens has unveiled an annual tax rate of 7% for 15 years for EU pensioners who move their tax residence to the country.

A deadly train crash killing 57 people, mostly students, fires ravaging though rich forests and floods killing several people marked Greece in 2023

On this day in 1922 the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was established

Catch up on the most important events in Greece from the day before with To Vima English Edition's News Wrap-up

Ongoing debate within PM's inner circle over same-sex marriage issue and the accompanying prospect of legalizing adoption by same-sex couples

Greece’s resident population decreased by 0.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, the country’s statistics authority (EL.STAT) announced on Friday, confirming an increasingly acute demographic crisis recorded over the past few decades. EL.STAT recorded 10,413,982 residents in the country as of Jan. 1, 2023, down from 10,461,627 a year earlier. As with similar such […]

A report by the National Public Health Organization (NPHO) cited an increase in related hospital admissions by 37%, compared with the corresponding week of 2022.

A "Missing Alert" has been issued since December 19

The statement reveals the appearance of a fake Facebook page with OASA's logo, encouraging unsuspecting citizens to apply for a 12-month ATH.ENA card for two euros.

The Initiative was due to end on December 31st 2023, but the Ministry of Development has decided to keep it in effect until June 31st, 2024