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Greece has introduced a draft law establishing a framework of rules for the safe capture, use, transport and storage of carbon dioxide in geological formations. It defines, among other things, the key issues for licensing the sector, the conditions for access to storage facilities, and provides for compensatory measures in areas where storage will take place. According to the Ministry’s announcement, this initiative places Greece among a small core of countries worldwide that are implementing cutting-edge technologies, acquiring international know-how, and developing new domestic skills. The new legislative initiative aims to contribute to the fight against climate change in a modern, scientifically documented and internationally tested manner, and to define the market operation in this se...

The Spartan-Persian treaty, also known as the Peace of Antalcidas, emerged in 386 BC after negotiations between Spartans and Persians. Public domain The Spartan-Persian peace treaty, also known as the peace of Antalcidas, emerged in 386 BC after negotiations between Spartan Admiral Antalcidas and the Persian King Artaxerxes II. The treaty required the Greek cities of Asia Minor (Anatolia) and the islands of Cyprus to submit to Persian control. It also declared the autonomy of all mainland Greek cities. This ensured they could not unite into a single force capable of opposing Persia. This agreement served as a form of “Common Peace.” It was akin to the Thirty Years’ Peace that had ended the First Peloponnesian War. The context and provisions of the Spartan-Persian peace treaty of Antalcidas...

© APA | Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias Greece will deploy hundreds, perhaps thousands, of mobile missile systems on the islands to "close the Aegean Sea from land," "Türkiye Today" writes, citing Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias. Dendias said that five types of missile systems will be deployed on the Aegean islands and the Turkish-Greek border as part of the new "Achilles Shield" project, which will allow covering both sea and airspace. ...

This year, private sector employees in Greece must receive their Christmas bonus by Friday, December 19, 2025. Since December 21 falls on a Sunday, earlier payment is mandatory to avoid being considered late.Who Is EligibleAll employees under formal employment contracts in the private sector are entitled to the bonus.How the Christmas Bonus Is CalculatedThe bonus is based on the employee’s pay type—monthly salary or daily wage—and covers the period from May 1 to December 31 each year.Employees who worked uninterrupted for the entire period are entitled to the full bonus, equivalent to one month’s salary or 25 daily wages.Those employed for part of the period receive a proportional amount: every 19 days of work equals 2/25 of the monthly salary or 2 daily wages.The calculation is based on e...

The Armenian delegation led by Speaker of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, who is on an official visit to Greece, met on December 1 with President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tassoulas. Thanking the Greek side for the warm reception, Simonyan emphasized the importance of such meetings for the further development of bilateral relations. President Tassoulas, in turn, expressed gratitude to the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament for the official visit, noting that Armenia is one of Greece’s important partners. The sides discussed prospects for deepening Armenian-Greek cooperation, Armenia-EU relations, as well as the democratic reforms underway in Armenia. Regional developments and the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan were also touched upon during the meeting...

Greece is at the top of the list of EU and OECD countries in antibiotics consumption. Credit: Ton Varco Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 Greece leads all OECD countries (member nations of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) in antibiotics consumption at a time when antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming one of the fastest-growing threats to global health. When antibiotics are overused or prescribed inappropriately, diseases can develop resistance to them. Over the long term, this could mean that illnesses we now treat routinely may no longer respond to existing medications. Scientists warn that excessive use of antibiotics can lead to several key issues, most notably antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which poses a serious threat to public health. Across the EU, AM...

December 1 is observed globally as World AIDS Day, a day established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about HIV, its transmission, prevention, and treatment. While HIV and AIDS no longer evoke the same societal fear as four decades ago, the virus remains a public health concern, and stigma persists for those living with it.HIV in Greece: Key NumbersAs of October 31, 2025, Greece has recorded 21,815 HIV cases. Among these, 4,795 have progressed to AIDS, and 3,721 individuals have died from the disease. In 2025 alone, 11,549 people with HIV received antiretroviral therapy. New HIV diagnoses remain consistent with the previous year, with 526 reported cases (5.1 per 100,000 population).However, more than half of newly diagnosed patients are entering the healthcare syst...

Greece is tackling an outbreak of a highly contagious capripoxvirus that infects both sheep and goats. More than 400,000 animals have been culled so far, and the number of animals that have to be killed has increased recently as the country’s livestock sector tries to get the outbreak under control.The disease does not affect humans but is highly contagious among animals and can cause high fatality rates in a flock. Greek authorities have implemented various restrictions on the movement, slaughter, and transportation of sheep and goats, targeting affected regions, including the major livestock region of Thessaly. Other areas, including Larissa, Xanthi, Serres, Evros, Rodopi, Achaia, and Magnesia, have also been severely affected. They have also bolstered biosecurity in certain areas by set...

In Greece, several hundred citizens are still newly infected with HIV each year. Public Domain December 1st is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World AIDS Day, providing an annual opportunity to raise public awareness and provide information about HIV, its transmission, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The HIV/AIDS situation in Greece (2025 Data) In Greece, several hundred citizens are still newly infected with HIV each year. Despite its reduced lethality—as it is now largely treated as a chronic disease with effective therapy—it remains a public health threat. According to data from the National Public Health Organization (EODY), while new HIV diagnoses remain at levels similar to the previous year, more than half of the people diagnosed in 2025 entered the health...

Greece has been named the world’s best retirement destination in 2026 by International Living, a company helping people move, retire, invest, and travel abroad. It is the first time the sunny Mediterranean country has taken the number one spot in the company’s Annual Global Retirement Index’s 35-year history, beating the likes of Portugal and Spain in Europe and Costa Rica and Panama in Latin America.“Greece’s rise to number one marks a shift in Europe’s retirement landscape,” Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living, said in a statement shared with Newsweek. “For years, Portugal and Spain led the way, but recent visa changes and rising costs have retirees looking elsewhere. Greece now offers what many are seeking—a beautiful, welcoming, and affordable European base with ...