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Gas leak and oven explosion indicate initial findings on the tragedy at the Violanta factory

The protothema.gr team is at the scene of the tragedy – Five women lost their lives in the deadly explosion – Investigations continue at the site of the tragedy

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Breaking News: Deadly road accident in Romania involving a van traveling from Greece to France

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27 Tuesday Jan 2026
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Athens 17°C
Greece

Weather: Red code for severe phenomena today in Crete, two more waves of severe weather to follow

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in many areas, with Crete under a “Red Code” for flooding phenomena – More than 43,000 electrical discharges on Monday

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Alpha Bank: Inflation persistence in Greece reflects excess demand conditions

Breaking News: Deadly road accident in Romania involving a van traveling from Greece to France

Interview Poll: Karystianou seen as unprepared by 70%, one in two has a worse image after abortion statement

Gold pound: Selling price exceeds €1,000 – 150,000 transactions in 2025

Familiarizing students and teachers with the program, Public Digital Tutoring Centre

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Greece

The triple intervention to stop the ecological crime in Milos

Lawyer for the Municipality of Milos: “The planning authority is responsible for the failure to halt works at White Coast – We expect a suspension...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Olga’s “fine line,” K.M.’s brake on the “eco-crime” of Milos (and the good that media can do), the accountant godfather (lessons learned…), Bakos’ plan for Douros

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Culture

In Megalopolis, Arcadia, the world’s oldest known wooden tools – see photos

“This area was very important for human evolution throughout Europe,” explains the head of the research, paleoanthropologist Katerina Harvati

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World

What is Edi Rama’s origin, after all

Economy

Historic record for gold as it surpassed $5,000 per ounce

World

The Kremlin insists: Give us the whole Donbas to agree, says Tass

Economy

India immediately slashes tariffs on cars imported from the EU to 40%

Culture

Greek antiquities held by the company of Robin Symes are being repatriated

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> Politics

> Politics

Interview Poll: Karystianou seen as unprepared by 70%, one in two has a worse image after abortion statement

ND at 32.3%, wide lead for Mitsotakis on suitability for prime minister – Tsipras’ rebranding seen as irrelevant by 49%,...

Georgiadis: Karystianou’s post on Greek-Turkish relations is far-right; Greece has paid with rivers of blood those who speak of national treason

“I have said from the beginning that if Ms Karystianou...

Stop to the ecological crime in Milos: Construction halted, Transparency Authority intervenes under Papastavrou’s orders

Three actions by the Minister of Environment aim to put...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

1

The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

2

Christodoulides meeting with ExxonMobil’s vice president, 6-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas estimated in Block 10

3

Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

The old Acropolis Museum reopens, revealing the hidden life of the sacred rock

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

1

The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

2

Christodoulides meeting with ExxonMobil’s vice president, 6-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas estimated in Block 10

3

Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

The old Acropolis Museum reopens, revealing the hidden life of the sacred rock

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

>Travel

Farm Life, Elevated: 21 Agritourism Retreats Across Greece

From olive groves and mountain vineyards to island farms, these guesthouses invite you to experience a slower, more grounded Greece

Laptop, Coffee, Designer Bites: The 30 Most Work-Friendly Cafés in Athens

Where the grind meets grace: a tight edit of central places for anyone who knows how to work the room

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage Stores: The Best Gift You Can Buy Yourself

From couture classics to boho one‑offs and conscious secondhand, Athens’ best addresses deliver character, craft, and seriously wearable finds

The 30 Best Street‑Food Stops in Athens, Bite by Bite

A local guide to the city’s most irresistible handheld bites, from pizza and souvlaki to banh mi and noodles

The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

The 29 Best Restaurants Defining Thessaloniki’s Food Scene in 2026

Here’s what you’re about to discover: Culinary rock stars, humble, historic kitchens, and modern restaurants that will startle your senses

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Ioulia Karapataki to headline Antipodes & Greek Fest at Darling Harbour

Registrations open for 2026 Greek Community Cup Women’s Tournament

Building on a successful inaugural tournament, the women’s competition returns to Northcote City FC following...

The Fables of Aesop as a Preparation for the Gospel by H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Orthodox Church has never categorically rejected pre-Christian thought. On the contrary, it subjected it...

What begins in the manger is fulfilled in the Tomb and overturned in the Resurrection

Christ’s Nativity as a prefiguration of His burial and Resurrection in the patristic and liturgical...

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> Culture

>Culture

The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

The dirty side of Pompeii: baths filled with sweat and urine, according to a new study

Hygiene was far from ideal in the Roman city, which was not connected to a river and relied on wells...

Rhodes: The Ministry of Culture is implementing enhancement works at the archaeological site of “Pervola”

It is an open-air area within the medieval walls, near the Palace of the Grand...

Tatoi Estate: The rescue and restoration of 100,000 historic objects

Among them are ornate carriages, luxury automobiles, furniture, works of art, and extremely valuable garments

>history>discovery>art
>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Stefi: ‘The song I sent to Eurovision is about the unity of people across Europe

The singer will present her song in the first semi-final of Sing for Greece 2026...

A final farewell to fashion icon Valentino with white roses: Wintour, Versace, and Hathaway say goodbye

Family, friends, and some of the most influential figures in fashion gathered in Rome today...

How old are your lungs? The simple at-home test that gives the answer

What a new large study reveals about respiratory function over time – How to check...

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> Society

>Society

Breaking News: Deadly road accident in Romania involving a van traveling from Greece to France

Familiarizing students and teachers with the program, Public Digital Tutoring Centre

What the national campaign for digital education in secondary schools includes - The new circular of the Ministry of Education

A 48-year-old was arrested in Piraeus for possession of a 4th-century BC marble antiquity

A 48-year-old man was arrested by police on Monday afternoon (26/1) in Piraeus for possessing...

Gas leak and oven explosion indicate initial findings on the tragedy at the Violanta factory

The protothema.gr team is at the scene of the tragedy – Five women lost their...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

European Commission approves Greece’s National Defense Plan under “SAFE”

It is recalled that in September, the EU approved €787 million for Greece, compared to the €1.2 billion requested at...

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, says Tokyo

This is the second test conducted by Pyongyang since the...

Major EU-India trade deal creates a market of 2 billion citizens: How tariffs fall, which Greek products are affected, see tables

The deal is expected to double EU goods exports to...

UN welcomes the return of the body of the last Hamas hostage, calls for full implementation of the ceasefire

24-year-old policeman Ran Gwili was killed defending the Alhumim kibbutz...

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> Environment

>Environment

The planet is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” according to the UN

Rains and snow fill Lake Yliki with water (video)

The recent wave of severe weather resulted in a large volume of water making its way toward the lake

Where insects go in winter

Life slows down, forms change, and survival takes priority until spring returns

Scientists uncover why the moon has a “two-faced” nature

New research explains why one side of the Moon is so different from the other, shedding light on the mysterious...

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> Economy

ATHEX 1.16 2306.22 26.52

> Economy

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Alpha Bank: Inflation persistence in Greece reflects excess demand conditions

The output gap is expected to remain positive in 2026 and equal 3% of potential...

Gold pound: Selling price exceeds €1,000 – 150,000 transactions in 2025

60% of transactions involved sales, according to Bank of Greece data

Properties without a “premium”: The two taxes that stay out of the game and who benefits

What applies today to property transactions – The fact that there is no adjustment of...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

>Photo of the day

Nimfaio, Florina – Macedonia, Greece