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Politics

Provocative stance by Pappas over the assault on a journalist: “I raised my hand, but he has no mark. I said, ‘Look at me and look at him’”

“I made a gesture toward his face and that was it; a shove, a slap, call it what you want. You can see what he looks like; if he had a scratch, we all would have seen it,” said the expelled Member of the European Parliament

Politics

The Greek flag was raised on the frigate “Kimon”: How the first Greek Belharra changes the balance in the Aegean

The frigate HS Kimon changes the way Greece controls, monitors, and defends the maritime space of the Aegean

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World

Politico: What the €90 billion loan for Ukraine symbolizes for the EU and the behind-the-scenes story of the 16 hours leading up to the agreement

“We kept our commitment,” stressed the President of the European Council after 15 hours of negotiations – What was decided regarding Russia’s frozen assets in Europe

Politics

Mitsotakis: Yes to dialogue with farmers, no to unnecessary hardship for society – We will not give in to maximalism that leads outside the European framework

In statements after the European Council, he called on parties in Parliament to support the reform placing OPEKEPE under AADE and “not to bury their...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Our bright side with the Belharra and the downside with the roadblocks, Milena the “faux Zoitsa” of the Parliamentary Inquiry, the double deal in Insurance, the 15,000 properties

Amazon, Temu and Shein cooperate with ELTA & the end of an era for the carry trade

Greece

Christmas with rain, New Year with cold predicted by Marousakis

See in detail the forecast of the well-known meteorologist for the weather during the holidays

Charitsis: The government is making determined efforts to enrage farmers

The president of the New Left criticized the government over agricultural issues, calling for the reorganization of OPEKEPE, support for...

Dimitris Tsiodras on consumer protection: Strict measures for unfair practices and packages from Asian platforms

"Consumers are daily faced with challenges such as unfair commercial...

Pierrakakis presented the ELTA restructuring plan to Parliament: The Post Office is changing in order to remain present

Transformation of 158 branches with flexible models, no mechanical decisions,...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

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How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

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The Greeks of Silicon Valley

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Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

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How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

3

The Greeks of Silicon Valley

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Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

4 Winter experiences for everyone in 4 villages of Arcadia

Unique activities in beautiful, picturesque villages in a lovely corner of Greece: Mountainous Arcadia

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

Training program for teaching the Greek language in the diaspora by the University of Ioannina

Epaminondas Stathopoulos: The Greek who shaped the sound of the electric guitar

How Epaminondas “Epi” Stathopoulos carved his name into electric guitars—and into the history of modern...

“Sleep, My Little Angel, Sweetly to My Song” by His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The lullaby constitutes not only tenderness, but also memory, tradition, folk wisdom, and theological depth,...

GCM Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

The premeditated act of terror is an affront to all Australians and our collective shared...

The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

Research: The BBC’s “first Black Briton” from the Roman era was ultimately…white and originated from southern England

A new DNA analysis concludes that the woman presented by the BBC as “the first Black Briton” had local genetic...

Mendoni: A new starting point for 21st-century museums to meet challenges and expectations

What she said at the conference “Museums in Transition: Tools, Practices and Vision for 21st-Century...

7,000-year-old wall found at the bottom of Brittany may explain the myth of the lost city

With a total mass estimated at 3,300 tons, the wall is considered the work of...

Timothée Chalamet reveals he trained in table tennis for seven years for his new film “Marty Supreme”

Timothée Chalamet revealed that he trained in table tennis for seven years for the needs...

Milla Jovovich turns 50: “What an incredible journey — It feels like I’ve lived so many different lives”

The actress marked her 50th birthday with a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on a...

Stavros Niarchos & Charlotte Ford: The wedding that shook a dynasty

Sixty years ago, the Associated Press revealed the secret marriage of the Greek shipping tycoon...

Case of bacterial meningitis in a 17-year-old student in Chania after a school trip to the Czech Republic

Enhanced metro services on Sundays, December 21 and 28

Temporary traffic arrangements on Tram Line 7 on December 20 due to holiday events in the municipalities of Glyfada and...

Who is Commander Ioannis Kizanis, the captain of the frigate HS Kimon

At yesterday’s ceremony, he was the last to step onto the ship, the first FDI...

Christmas with rain, New Year with cold predicted by Marousakis

See in detail the forecast of the well-known meteorologist for the weather during the holidays

Politico: What the €90 billion loan for Ukraine symbolizes for the EU and the behind-the-scenes story of the 16 hours leading up to the agreement

“We kept our commitment,” stressed the President of the European Council after 15 hours of negotiations – What was decided...

EU leaders discuss use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

Belgium’s legal concerns and Hungary’s veto complicate efforts to finalize...

Russian Railways’ debt at 50 billion euros, government order to sell skyscraper in Moscow

The state-owned company has suffered a decline in revenue amid...

13-year sentence by a Russian court for a Briton who fought for Ukraine

This is the first British citizen to be convicted by...

The Guardian on a Greek tragedy: Rare Mediterranean monk seals retreat to caves to escape tourism

China: Surreal images show entire mountains covered with solar panels (video)

Covering an area of over 866,000 square meters, the solar power plant can generate 53 million kWh of electricity annually

Winter Solstice 2025: The longest night of the year is coming – When it falls

Winter officially begins – On December 21, 2025, the Winter Solstice arrives with the longest night of the year. Here’s...

Greek scientists uncovered the history of the Red Sea

The aim of the expedition was to map and study the continental shelf of Saudi Arabia in the area of...

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Major crackdown begins on undeclared rents and “grey” properties – What the MIDAS platform changes for every property

The new system is being presented today to the competent authorities – How property owners...

A plan for automatic collection of VAT from the State: The two scenarios under consideration

The tax administration is considering two scenarios for the new system

Morgan Stanley: Why Greek equities will continue to lead in 2026

The Greek market will remain on investors' radar in the new year, the investment giant...

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

Tzigero-Sarmades: What are they – Why they’re a favorite traditional Christmas meze throughout Greece

Tzigero-Sarmades: What are they – Why they’re a favorite traditional Christmas meze throughout Greece

>Photo of the day

Agrafa mountain village, Evritania