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Bulgaria joins the Euro: Changes coming to northern Greece in property, tourism, business, and consumerism

Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone on New Year’s Day 2026

Politics

Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s speech on the budget in the Parliament (updated)

See the Prime Minister's announcements

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Sports

Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce 81-77 victory at the final buzzer (updated)

The Greens held their nerve in the closing moments to secure thier victory

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Valencia shocks Olympiacos in Piraeus with late surge to claim EuroLeague victory

The majority of Ukrainians are against the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas

Bulgaria joins the Euro: Changes coming to northern Greece in property, tourism, business, and consumerism

After Antetokounmpo, Jokic also targeted by Sengun: “You can’t touch him, he gets a foul every time

November 17: Half a century after the killing of Welch, nothing has been learned, and the file remains open

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November 17: Half a century after the killing of Welch, nothing has been learned, and the file remains open

Fifty years after the assassination of Richard Welch, the CIA station chief in Athens, many questions about the case remain unanswered, and the file has...

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

The farmers and Mitsotakis, the Swiss-franc law the day after tomorrow, Mylonas’s silent deal for the silverware & the (overt) Mytilineos–Savvidis deal for Toumba

National Bank and insurance companies & will Stefanos shut it down or not?

Greece

Narratives beyond borders

The Treaty of Lausanne and the compulsory population exchange: a significant milestone in modern Greek history

> Don't miss

Greece

Agony for 11 families in Greece with children from the sperm of a Danish donor – The gaps in checks and the risks of IVF

Economy

Double relief arrangement offers a breather for thousands of professionals and households: An end to “hostage-taking” by debt

Greece

Facebook, the digital café of 7.3 million Greeks: Memories, groups, news and fake news — what we discuss and what we share

World

Brutal crime in Hollywood: Renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead, allegedly murdered by their son

World

Vessel with Greek interests found with cocaine in the Atlantic – Notorious “baron” arrested

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> Politics

> Politics

With 159 “yes” and 136 “no” votes, the 2026 budget passed the Parliament

A total of 295 Members voted

Hatzidakis: An additional 160 million package to support livestock farmers, cotton, and wheat producers

The extra money arises both from unused appropriations and from...

Watch live: Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the floor of the Parliament

Watch live the speech of the Minister of Economy and...

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> 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

2

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

4

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

6

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

>Travel

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

GCM Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

St Eleftherios Church celebrates Feast Day in Brunswick

Church services commenced on Sunday evening with Vespers, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Myron...

The Feast of Saint Nicholas at the Finnish Parish of Stockholm

The hymns of the day were chanted in Finnish, Karelian, Swedish, Greek, and Church Slavonic...

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

With a VAT number and TAXISnet codes, foreign residents can do almost everything electronically: declarations,...

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> Culture

>Culture

MOMUS Air: A new museum opened at Macedonia Airport – See pictures

Alberto Eskenazy, the handsome man of stage and screen who put family above career

The racism he experienced because of his Jewish origin, his accidental involvement with acting, and the big “no’s” he said...

Mendoni: Greece is getting the National Archaeological Museum it deserves

The Minister of Culture emphasized that the expansion and upgrade of the National Archaeological Museum...

Actor Alberto Eskenazi passed away at the age of 73

Actor Alberto Eskenazy has passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Sydney Sweeney: Her latest appearance as ‘Marilyn Monroe’

The actress chose for the premiere of her new film a dress similar to that...

Yungblud, after his Grammy nomination: “It’s a shame that I can’t share this with Ozzy”

Yungblud described his Grammy nomination as both tragic and honorable, after being nominated for his...

Emily in Paris: fashion stories and style created by the popular TV series

The first official scrapbook, from Assouline, shows how the Emily in Paris costumes became a...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

Bulgaria joins the Euro: Changes coming to northern Greece in property, tourism, business, and consumerism

November 17: Half a century after the killing of Welch, nothing has been learned, and the file remains open

Fifty years after the assassination of Richard Welch, the CIA station chief in Athens, many questions about the case remain...

Narratives beyond borders

The Treaty of Lausanne and the compulsory population exchange: a significant milestone in modern Greek...

“Turn off the vehicle, get down”: The moment of the arrest of Katrinis’ 16-year-old son in Chalandri

A chase had preceded the arrest after the minor ignored signals to stop – In...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

The majority of Ukrainians are against the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas

72% of Ukrainians are ready to accept a peace plan that provides for a freeze of hostilities on the current...

Bulgaria joins the Euro: Changes coming to northern Greece in property, tourism, business, and consumerism

Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone on...

US to deliver 2 bcm of LNG to Hungary in the next 5 years

According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister, this is a milestone...

Macron praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the video game that swept the Game Awards

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive, the French development...

>More World News

> Environment

>Environment

Greek scientists uncovered the history of the Red Sea

Zero Waste Horeca: The sustainable initiative for the project that is changing coffee and hospitality in Greece

The programme that brings the HoReCa sector closer to a zero waste lifestyle and highlights good examples

International Mountain Day: Their protection is strengthened through ministerial decisions of the Ministry of Environment and Energy

The Ministry of Environment and Energy announces the reinforcement and expansion of the “Untrodden Mountains” program

List of the warmest cities – Athens being one of them

By 2021, the Greek capital held the record for the highest temperature in Europe, with 48°C recorded in 1977

>More Environment >climate change

> Economy

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> Economy

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Payments of 487.9 million euros from OPEKEPE and ELGA – Payments to farmers for 2025 reach 3.2 billion euros

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food, OPEKEPE, and ELGA are paying today 487.9 million...

Aktor: Bond debuts on the Athens Exchange – Statements by Exarchou and Kontopoulos

The Athens Stock Exchange today welcomed the management, executives, and partners of the AKTOR Group...

Farmers’ blockades – Turnover losses between 5-15%

For a serious blow to the market from the mobilizations of farmers speaks the Chamber...

>More Economy >business>Cryptocurrency>market

Mediterranean Cuisine

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

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

>Photo of the day

Strofilia Forest – Achaia