Greece News in English

Good morning! It’s 1st January, and here’s your Greece daily news capsule.

Athens welcomes 2026 with music, drone shows, and fireworks live from Syntagma Square.

Farmers from Halkidiki clash at the Green Lanterns blockade, leading to a new protest site.

Trump shares a critical article about Putin, discussing the weakening of Ukraine's front.

A white New Year's Day brings freezing temperatures and snow at 300 meters elevation.

Parnitha is blanketed in snow, causing traffic disruptions near the cable car station.

Public sector reforms for 2025 include salary increases and additional benefits for employees.

On this day in history, Greece celebrates the birth of its modern state and independence.

Thessaloniki's White Tower lights up with music and festivities to welcome the new year.

In Rhodes, a lawyer claims a grenade did not explode in the hands of a 19-year-old soldier.

A reshuffle in the Athens municipality sees new leadership and evaluations for all positions.

France's minister critiques the citizenship process for George Clooney, calling it a wrong message.

Russia's Gerasimov states Putin ordered an expansion of the security zone in Sumy and Kharkiv.

The world celebrates the arrival of 2026, from Sydney's fireworks to Seoul's festivities.

Celine Dion shares heartfelt wishes for 2026, thanking fans for their support.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!