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Politics

Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis to Danikas: “Under the new Criminal Code, we have 50% more criminals in prison”

The Justice Minister discusses changes to inheritance law and the system of horizontal property ownership, PASOK and Samaras — He attributes “the blows suffered by the judiciary” to the political system and discusses political exploitation of the Tempi tragedy

Greece

Two doctors to appear before investigating magistrate today over Mazonakis’s death: Repeated alarms and restart of the plasma exchange machine

The machine’s digital history under scrutiny – The 3:22pm pause, successive alarms and the 49 minutes until the call to the emergency services

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Greece

The brutal Bulgarian occupation of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace: Why the Bulgarians delayed their withdrawal from Greece in 1944

The political change in Bulgaria and its shift to an anti-German position – The curious stance of the KKE, the USSR and the Allies – When did the Bulgarians finally leave Greece?

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The $1.2m Ancient Greek masterpiece that became a scandal for the Met: The dark journey of the Euphronios Krater

Houthis control almost the entire western coast of Yemen as noose tightens around Bab el-Mandeb

Bill Gates warns: No government in the world is prepared for the changes Artificial Intelligence will bring

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Kasiadaris released from prison, welcomed by supporters: “I am returning to the front line”

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Greece

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Their work either causes or worsens these conditions, according to European statistics

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The Mazonakis phenomenon and the monstrous power of digital media, bang and boom go the gunshots on the works (and we don’t even have a fixer), Kasidiaris is “coming”

A Lifeline for the Athens Stock Exchange & the quiet profit machine in Neo Psychiko

World

Houthis control almost the entire western coast of Yemen as noose tightens around Bab el-Mandeb

New mass wave of missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia — Alarm raised even in oil hub Yanbu — Double pressure on Riyadh’s energy exports...

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Economy

Greece becomes a wealth and private banking hub as Banque J. Safra Sarasin opens Athens branch

World

Iranian blogger reportedly sentenced to death after being accused of insulting Supreme Leader and publishing images of attack

Politics

September 14: Greece Marks National Remembrance Day for the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor

World

First ministers of Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland meet in Cardiff to press for independence referendums

Greece

Adrianos Golemis: The Greek innovations that could travel with him into space

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> Politics

> Politics

Kasiadaris released from prison, welcomed by supporters: “I am returning to the front line”

He emerged holding the Greek flag — What he said about the “national party, like those dominating across Europe”

First opinion polls after the Thessaloniki International Fair: The Maximos Mansion assessment, Mitsotakis’s messages from Kastellorizo and the strategy to consolidate support

At least three polls will be published this week, with...

September 14: Greece Marks National Remembrance Day for the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

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Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

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“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

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Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

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AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

2

Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

3

“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

4

Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

5

AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

>Travel

Kolonaki’s 30 Best Places to Eat, from Fine Dining to Street Food

Trendy street food, exciting Asian dishes, brunch worth waking up for, chic bistros, romantic fine dining and everything in between

Athens Doesn’t Do Off-Season: The 2026 Fall Culture Agenda

A thoughtful selection, the kind we'd hand a friend: the best of the season's exhibitions, festivals, concerts, and walks.

Athens in the Air: 25 Rooftops for Long Evenings and Late Stars

The city's elevated tables have outgrown the view. Now the kitchens, cellars, and cocktails are the reason to go up

21 Reasons the Ionian Islands Are Greece’s Most Delicious Archipelago

Venetian roots, boat-fresh seafood and some of Greece's most ambitious kitchens: where to eat across Corfu, Zakynthos and more.

Island Hopping, One Beer at a Time: 12 Bottles Worth Chasing Across Greece

From a Mykonian fresh lager to a pale ale from Lesvos, the beers that capture the energy of island breweries

Schinoussa: Perfectly Said, A Resting Place Among the Cyclades

A gentle, pastoral isle favored by yachts, where a walkable circuit of vineyards, sea caves and views meets low-key living

The Top 8 Museums of Athens

In this city where past and present collide, these institutions reveal Greece at its most profound

A Journey to Sifnos and Serifos: 2 Traditional Festivals, in Photographs

An invitation to a panigyri is an invitation into island life itself. This photographer and writer said "yes" twice

Donousa: The Small Cyclades at Their Wildest

Our guide to Donousa’s clear-water beaches, marked trails, family tavernas and authentic stays on the edge of the Cyclades

Small Cyclades’ Iraklia: A Guide to Cliffs, Wild Thyme and Almost Nobody Else

A chef cooking in his childhood home, a legendary cave, a seaplane wreck, 8 exciting trails, and so much more.

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Theo James recounts grandfather’s wartime escape from Greece

Escape room, Greek Style: “Escape from the Labyrinth”

An exciting Greek adventure for children as part of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s school...

Calabria’s Grecanico speakers battle to keep an ancient Greek dialect alive

Cultural associations, musicians and educators across Calabria, Italy and the diaspora are reviving Grecanico through...

AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

August 15 brings the villages of the island back to life once again, but after...

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> Culture

>Culture

The $1.2m Ancient Greek masterpiece that became a scandal for the Met: The dark journey of the Euphronios Krater

Holy Cross: The 1,700-year-old mystery and new discoveries at the site where Jesus was crucified

Findings beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and striking similarities with the Gospel accounts – The story of Saint...

Songs, flowers and zeibekiko dances mark George Mazonakis’s final farewell in Nikaia (live feed)

Thousands gather in Nikaia throughout Sunday night to sing George Mazonakis’s songs

Jerusalem Patriarchate Signs Cooperation Memorandum with Greek State to Protect Cultural Heritage

The Greek state will provide practical support for the preservation, protection, scientific study and promotion...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Cindy Crawford says having a daughter who looks like her can be annoying, but it has its perks

“I’m sure that sometimes it’s very difficult,” she said of Kaia Gerber

Nicole Kidman on the Oscar she won in 2003: “I was at the peak of my career and came home feeling so alone”

“I was wondering, ‘Where is my partner, someone I can share this with?’ and I...

Giorgos Mazonakis’s last television interview: What he said about his hospitalization at Dromokaiteio and his relationship with his family

“God gives you what you can handle,” the singer had said. He died at the...

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> Society

>Society

Giorgos Mazonakis’s final minutes: The plasmapheresis machine repeatedly sounded alarms while Gaka pressed restart

Uniformed Personnel: Who benefits from the new pay scale and how much are salaries increasing?

The new pay scale for uniformed personnel is also gradually increasing pensions, as higher salaries are incorporated into pensionable earnings....

What the testimonies and photographs reveal about the circumstances of Mazonakis’s death: The contradictions and the critical minutes leading up to the emergency medical service being notified

When doctors Gaka and Theodoropoulos called the emergency services, it appears that it was already...

From Larissa to space: The journey of Adrianos Golemis, Greece’s first astronaut

The Greek scientist who cared for the health of ESA crews is now preparing to...

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> World

> World

Bill Gates warns: No government in the world is prepared for the changes Artificial Intelligence will bring

Microsoft co-founder warns of threats to employment, the risk of cyberattacks and dependence on AI “companions” — Despite his concerns,...

United Nations calls for “urgent action” in response to “unprecedented risks” posed by Artificial Intelligence

“We are on the brink of an irreversible transformation that...

Turkish billionaire’s private jet veers off runway while landing in Libya and catches fire — watch video

According to the country's Ministry of Transport, there have been...

Air traffic hits a record high in Europe this summer, particularly across the Balkans

The European organisation responsible for the safety of air navigation,...

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> Environment

>Environment

What Is El Niño and how may it affect Greece? 10 Questions and answers

Why is the sea salty? The chemistry of water that made earth habitable

Dorrik Stow’s Oceans: A Very Short Introduction offers a starting point for a scientific journey through the oceans — from...

Greece’s €4.77 billion climate plan gets green light from European Commission

Approved funding covers household renovations, heat pumps, social housing, student halls, electric buses, Metro trains, disability access and vehicle leasing,...

El Nino shows its “teeth”: Alarm in Panama & El Salvador as drought, lost crops & fewer ships hit the Canal

Emergency measures by governments as drought affects water reserves, crops and global trade flows

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> Economy

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Energy domino effect ‘inflates’ winter bills for households and businesses, with new defensive measures looming

From heating oil and transport fuels to natural gas and electricity, the crisis in the...

Bank of Greece: Inflation expected to reach 3.5% in 2026 — When will it ease?

High energy and services prices are fueling persistent inflationary pressures

Defense Industry: Swedish FDI Frigates, the Achilles Shield, and the window of opportunity for Greek companies

The major defense spending planned for the next decade could provide a springboard for Greece’s...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail

The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail

The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan

The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan

Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked

Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked

A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world

A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world

Jamie Oliver Kitchen at Golden Hall: A culinary experience that complements shopping

Jamie Oliver Kitchen at Golden Hall: A culinary experience that complements shopping

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

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