The closures come at a time when ELTA's financial health continues to deteriorate despite repeated state support packages. Greece's state-owned postal service, Hellenic Post (ELTA), is entering one of the most turbulent phases in its modern history. The organization is closing 46 branches across the country today - a decision that has ignited fierce backlash from municipalities, local communities and political parties. What authorities describe as an "essential restructuring" is seen by many on the ground as the dismantling of a vital public service, especially in regions where alternatives are scarce. The downsizing affects densely populated neighborhoods in Athens and Thessaloniki as well as islands and rural hubs, raising concerns for elderly residents, small businesses and communities that depend heavily on basic postal services. Critics argue that the move reflects years of mismanagement by successive governments, the state asset...