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A major breakthrough in the fight against hospital-acquired infections: 16,873 hospital days avoided and €14 million saved

The report of the Programme for the Prevention and Control of Hospital Acquired Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance piloted in 10 major hospitals in Greece

Greece

Heraklion airport reopens, farmers announce “peaceful withdrawal”

Today the two individuals arrested in Monday’s incidents in Heraklion will appear before the prosecutor — Case file with serious charges against farmers for the violent acts in Crete

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Konstantinos Karamanlis – Amalia Megapanou: The coexistence of two strong personalities and the divorce in Paris

On December 9, 1970, after 19 years of marriage, the couple jointly filed for divorce in Paris, and the news shocked Greek society

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AADE opens tax inspectors’ assets after named complaints

Heraklion airport reopens, farmers announce “peaceful withdrawal”

Trump attacks EU on immigration and fines Musk: “Europe is changing in bad directions”

Interview poll: over 30% for ND, what did citizens answer to the dilemma Tsipras or Karystianou

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AADE opens tax inspectors’ assets after named complaints

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has launched a new wave of asset investigations targeting tax inspectors and their relatives following 1,469 named complaints....

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The mess on the balcony (continues), Pierre’s four days, the contractors’ radar, the Indian’s cross-party…party and Marinopoulos’ succession

The visit of the US diplomatic mission to Heraklion port & the strategic moves of shipowners

Greece

Attica: Mild and sunny weather until Saturday — slight rise in temperature with a chance of a few showers

In Rethymno yesterday the highest rainfall - The forecast of EMY until Saturday

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Politics

Hatzidakis: Investment in Greece increased almost 100% between 2019 and 2025

Lifestyle

Why some people are always late to their appointments – The 5 types

Lifestyle

Simona Procházková: Miss Czech Republic wants to inspire the world through her activism

Culture

Ermou Street: The history of the road that opened in 1833 and is today the 15th most expensive in the world

Diaspora

AADE’s guide for Greeks abroad for VAT, declarations, property and income in Greece

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> Politics

> Politics

Interview poll: over 30% for ND, what did citizens answer to the dilemma Tsipras or Karystianou

46% disagree with the farmers' blockades and road closures

Cable: The three developments that are “blowing the fuse” on the project

The recent reshuffle in Nicosia removing Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou,...

Mitsotakis for farmers: The door is open, the dialogue should take place with open roads

The Prime Minister referred to the need to create a...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The Olympic flame begins its journey to the Winter Games — Lit inside the Museum of Ancient Olympia for the first time

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Kyriakos Pierrakakis: From Leonteios to the Eurogroup – His path and the bid for leadership of the Eurozone Finance Ministers

3

Kimberly Guilfoyle ran from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic Stadium in the torch relay for the Winter Olympic Games (video)

4

Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

5

Mendoni from Washington: Culture is a connecting and unifying force between the US and Greece

6

Water scarcity: Attica and Meganissi of Lefkada in a state of emergency

1

The Olympic flame begins its journey to the Winter Games — Lit inside the Museum of Ancient Olympia for the first time

2

Kyriakos Pierrakakis: From Leonteios to the Eurogroup – His path and the bid for leadership of the Eurozone Finance Ministers

3

Kimberly Guilfoyle ran from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic Stadium in the torch relay for the Winter Olympic Games (video)

4

Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

5

Mendoni from Washington: Culture is a connecting and unifying force between the US and Greece

6

Water scarcity: Attica and Meganissi of Lefkada in a state of emergency

>Travel

The Spanish magazine Viajar highlights Ios as the island of authenticity and ancient mysteries

The leading Spanish travel magazine presents the “many faces” of Ios, from the tomb of Homer to the Gaïtis-Simosi Museum, which harmoniously “marries” the breathtaking view of the Aegean with aesthetics

7 Villages Ideal for a Digital Nomad’s Winter Escape in Solitude

Skip the latte. Clock in from where the Wi‑Fi hums, the elders gossip & your Zoom background steals the show

The Athens Day Trip Guide: 22 Escapes in Every Direction

Your roadmap to the remarkable worlds orbiting the capital—each just a short drive or ferry ride away

World’s 50 Best Bars 2025: Athens’ Winning Trio

Athens certainly has a dazzling nightlife scene, with three of its bars again awarded among the world's 50 best

Crete’s Tsikoudia Season: Fire, Grapes and Community

Vineyards, copper stills and an EU‑protected spirit that binds villages in aromatic smoke, songs, and that very special hospitality

Postcards, Alive: 5 Greek Landscapes for Fall–Winter

From misty monasteries to mirrored lakes, autumn in Greece paints the landscape in golds, ambers, and quiet, cinematic light

Thessaloniki, After Hours: 21 Prime Nightlife Addresses

Exploring the northern capital's vibrant bar scene: unique spaces, local flavors, and creative cocktails

Lemon, Oil, Go: Top 13 Fish Taverns In and Around Athens Worth the Taxi Meter

Being in Athens doesn't mean going without fresh, traditional - or just so exciting - seafood and fish

Greece Shines (Again) in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

From landmark hotels to islands, Greece received awards in seven categories, its growing global appeal becoming evident

Athens in the Fall: The City’s 5+1 Coolest Concept Cafés

Design, objects, and a hot cup: Athens’s hybrid cafés invite you to linger, out of the wind and rain

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

The Feast of Saint Nicholas at the Finnish Parish of Stockholm

The man who invented soft-serve ice cream was Greek — The story of Tom Carvel

Athanasios Karvelas was born on July 14, 1906, in Athens, and in 1910 his parents...

With participants from 31 countries across five continents, the 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Conference concludes in Athens

The Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Sofia Zacharaki, highlighted Greece’s strategy to strengthen Greek-language...

H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas’ Homily on the Entrance of the Theotokosinto the Temple and the Nativity of Christ St. George Cathedral of Stockholm

"In the Nativity of Christ, that which was hidden is revealed"

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> Culture

>Culture

Restoration and enhancement works begin at the historic Church of Agios Nikolaos Rangavas in Plaka

George Osborne: “I remain optimistic about reaching an agreement with Greece on the Parthenon Sculptures”

Speaking to The Times, the former UK Chancellor said that the Sculptures represent the museum’s most “intractable problem” for the...

History has treated her unfairly”: The 400-year mystery surrounding Shakespeare’s wife and son

Restoring an overlooked figure and the link to Hamlet through film

Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

See the detailed schedule of festive events and activities

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Anna Vissi: Triumph, millions, her great love and a finale

Anna Vissi’s triumphant year of live performances concluded with scenes the Greek music industry will...

Photos: Lily-Rose Depp looks unrecognizable on the set of her new movie

The actress was recently spotted filming Werwulf in England

Millie Bobby Brown took a walk with Jake Bongiovi and their daughter in New York

The couple announced in August that they had adopted their daughter.Millie Bobby Brown took a...

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> Society

>Society

Heraklion airport reopens, farmers announce “peaceful withdrawal”

Konstantinos Karamanlis – Amalia Megapanou: The coexistence of two strong personalities and the divorce in Paris

On December 9, 1970, after 19 years of marriage, the couple jointly filed for divorce in Paris, and the news...

Farmers insist on escalation even with the closure of the Rio-Antirio and Tempi bridges – The measures government are considering

Critical meetings in Nice on the next steps and the formation of a committee that...

A major breakthrough in the fight against hospital-acquired infections: 16,873 hospital days avoided and €14 million saved

The report of the Programme for the Prevention and Control of Hospital Acquired Infections and...

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> World

> World

Trump attacks EU on immigration and fines Musk: “Europe is changing in bad directions”

The US president strongly criticised European immigration policies and called the fine on the owner of X "stinking"

French First Lady sparks backlash after insulting activists at theatre protest

The women had demonstrated outside the theatre of actor Ari...

Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner joins Paramount’s $108 billion bid for Warner Bros

Kushner's Affinity Partners joins the consortium - under Paramount -...

Trump announced an executive order for single AI application approval

The aim is to avoid having different regulatory frameworks in...

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> Environment

>Environment

Environmental focus: A swan’s journey

Blue Planet award presented to Dr. Dionysia–Theodora Avgerinopoulou for her global work on ocean protection

International honor at the Grand Prix Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards – “MYTHOS,” celebrating Greece

When climate change knocks at our door

Climate change is no longer a distant and abstract concept. It is a global phenomenon that touches the everyday life...

Glaciers in Antarctica and Tierra del Fuego: Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite sends first high-resolution images

The Sentinel-1D, the newest member of the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission, was launched on November 4th via an Ariane 6 rocket...

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> Economy

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Traffic fees: Clarifications of the Hellenic Revenue Service that vehicle owners need to know

Updated guide with frequently asked questions and answers - Who is liable in case of...

Athens Airport listed in the EU’s top 10 for passenger traffic in 2024

Eleftherios Venizelos had the second highest annual passenger growth (+19.6%), after Rome's Fiumicino, thus taking...

Goldman Sachs: The Greek economy holds firm – Why the three threats do not derail the growth trajectory

The Greek economy is no longer supported by temporary factors - Strong investment activity, a...

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Mushroom Stroganoff

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Malconi’s timelessly successful, with Italian cuisine at its core

Malconi’s timelessly successful, with Italian cuisine at its core

The spice blend that defined Corfu’s cuisine

The spice blend that defined Corfu’s cuisine

The season’s most addictive comfort recipes

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The definitive guide to perfectly tender brisket made at home

The definitive guide to perfectly tender brisket made at home

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Flower Boat – Messinia