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Strasbourg incident: SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas involved in confrontation with a journalist

The journalist filed a complaint and the police initiated criminal proceedings against the MEP

Greece

How the boat carrying the Greek Escobar’s cocaine was caught, the roles of the network, and the staggering €100 million profits

Those involved threw the drugs into the sea, where other vessels or divers recovered them

17 Wednesday Dec 2025
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World

Who is “Iron General” Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Zelensky’s possible rival in the elections – Suffocating pressure in Ukraine for elections

Talk of war-time elections in Ukraine opened - Who else could contest the presidency against Volodymyr Zelensky - Kiev fears that the elections will turn into a vote on whether or not to continue the war

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

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

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Brussels for the European Council meeting

Georgina Rodriguez: “It was the least he could do,” she commented on Ronaldo’s $3 million engagement ring

Nikos Pappas removed from the European Parliament Group – Facing expulsion from SYRIZA after a violent attack on Nikos Giannopoulos

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Greece

AI Cameras begin recording traffic violations: where they are in Attica

They will not issue fines yet – Which violations they record – Installation of another 388 cameras on roads and 500 on city buses is...

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The unblocking by the farmers, Karystianou and the parents of the Tempi victims, the stream and the expulsion (PASOK news), the 11,000 illegal gambling sites, the ports and the American backstage

Lemos “strike” on…land & VIOHALCO’s early Christmas

World

New mystery in the Bermuda Triangle: Scientists discover anomaly unlike anything else on Earth

This time, scientists’ interest is not in what happens above the Bermuda Islands, but in what lies deep beneath them

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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

Nikos Pappas removed from the European Parliament Group – Facing expulsion from SYRIZA after a violent attack on Nikos Giannopoulos

Socrates Famellos asked for Pappas to be removed from the party in the ethics committee

Inside the Maximos Mansion: Mitsotakis’ informal gathering with ND MPs, symbolism, and subtle political messages

"And next year we will be well and next year...

Dendias in France tomorrow for the naming of the frigate Belh@rra “Kimon”

As part of his visit, the Minister of National Defence,...

>More Politics >diplomacy>politics

> 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

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

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

5

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

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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

5

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

Athens is sold out everywhere, from nightclubs and restaurants to theaters and cinemas

Thousands of Athenians line up for a theater ticket, a seat at nightclubs and live shows, a table at good...

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...

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...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

James Cameron joins the billionaires’ club

According to Forbes, the director’s net worth has reached $1.1 billion

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...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

Farmers are being paid normally after the technical issue with contribution deductions

Strasbourg incident: SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas involved in confrontation with a journalist

The journalist filed a complaint and the police initiated criminal proceedings against the MEP

How the boat carrying the Greek Escobar’s cocaine was caught, the roles of the network, and the staggering €100 million profits

Those involved threw the drugs into the sea, where other vessels or divers recovered them

Exhibition by painter Giorgos Gavriil in Paphos “shut down” amid reactions to images of Christ and the Virgin Mary

The exhibition titled “Anti-System Art” sparked a socio-political incident in Cyprus and was taken down...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

New mystery in the Bermuda Triangle: Scientists discover anomaly unlike anything else on Earth

This time, scientists’ interest is not in what happens above the Bermuda Islands, but in what lies deep beneath them

Italy: Popular attractions that will require visitor’s entry fee

After Venice, Verona and Rome change their policies toward tourists

WHO is concerned about the captivity of dozens of health workers and thousands of civilians in Sudan

Over 70 medical and nursing staff and some 5,000 civilians...

Partial operation of the Louvre Museum today following the continuation of the workers’ strike

On Wednesday morning, around 300 employees, who are striking over...

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> 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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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...

State Budget: Primary surplus of €12.6 billion in 11 months

Net revenue EUR 68.7 billion (+2.26 billion against target) and expenditure EUR 63.6 billion (-2.65...

Eric Trump to be keynote speaker and Guest of Honor at Davos Lodge/Greek House 2026

He will participate in and lead discussions on international markets and geopolitical shifts, drawing on...

>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

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