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Fishermen across Greece declare “war” on invasive silver-cheeked toadfish as nationwide fishing competition begins

Amateur and professional fishermen join forces to curb the spread of the invasive species threatening the marine ecosystem – Ten-day campaign launched from Rhodes

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Tulsi Gabbard releases evidence that Fauci Allegedly lied to Congress about Covid (doc-video)

Tulsi Gabbard: Fauci directed funding for "risky" coronavirus research linked to Big Pharma

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Major wildfire rages through forest area in Evia: Mesochoria & Raptaioi evacuated as 120 firefighters & 15 aircraft battle blaze

Emergency 112 alert urges residents of both villages to evacuate towards Styra

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Major wildfire rages through forest area in Evia: Mesochoria & Raptaioi evacuated as 120 firefighters & 15 aircraft battle blaze

Tulsi Gabbard releases evidence that Fauci Allegedly lied to Congress about Covid (doc-video)

Shock in Germany: Three-month-old baby abducted & killed after mother left pram outside while carrying shopping upstairs

Seven immediate support measures for citizens: From €150 per child to 72-instalment debt repayment plans

Fishermen across Greece declare “war” on invasive silver-cheeked toadfish as nationwide fishing competition begins

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World

Switzerland at the center of US–Iran diplomatic drama as Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire revives nuclear talks prospects

Ceasefire in Lebanon opens a window for renewed negotiations – Witkoff and Kushner engaged in critical contacts over Tehran’s nuclear program

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Kilaidonis and the…Rafina approach, Samaras’s (broken) phones, the ballots of the small (green) village, the ERT–SKAI match for basketball

Greek shipowners see golden opportunities in Persian Gulf reconstruction

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Shock in Germany: Three-month-old baby abducted & killed after mother left pram outside while carrying shopping upstairs

Authorities investigating all possibilities, including the scenario that the mother and child were followed home from nearby shops approximately 15 minutes away

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UK grooming gangs scandal erupts anew as independent Rape Gang Inquiry Report sparks international fury

Economy

Greece will be forced to build nuclear power plants

World

Switzerland: The lower house voted down the trade agreement with Mercosur

Politics

European Parliament recognises historic presence & property rights of Ethnic Greek Minority in Albania for the first time, says Beleris

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Left-wing extremists attempt to assassinate AfD state MP

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> Politics

> Politics

Greek deputy health minister warns of serious child obesity problem amid opposition row over national prevention programme

The emotional on-air segment about the story of Ahmet in Evros, who was saved thanks to the free preventive screening...

Xanthi: 17-month prison sentence for four “bullies” linked to DEB & Ankara

The Single-Member Misdemeanors Court of Xanthi imposed a total prison...

Turkey’s National Security Council under Erdogan says it will not allow any “Fait Accompli” in occupied Cyprus

“Turkey has both the determination & the capability to take...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Hundreds of Greek-American academics are calling on Amazon not to exclude the Greek language

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Border screening, faster asylum procedures, and returns: The new Migration Pact in 10+1 questions and answers

3

Donald Trump Jr. in Proto Thema: Greece has incredible advantages in tourism, shipping, energy, and real estate

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A father was tried and acquitted because…he fell asleep next to his 9-year-old daughter! – He was reported by his ex-wife

5

Socrates and Confucius “met” in Athens in a celebration of Greek and Chinese culture

6

The declaration establishing the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center was signed in Houston as part of the 3+1 initiative

1

Hundreds of Greek-American academics are calling on Amazon not to exclude the Greek language

2

Border screening, faster asylum procedures, and returns: The new Migration Pact in 10+1 questions and answers

3

Donald Trump Jr. in Proto Thema: Greece has incredible advantages in tourism, shipping, energy, and real estate

4

A father was tried and acquitted because…he fell asleep next to his 9-year-old daughter! – He was reported by his ex-wife

5

Socrates and Confucius “met” in Athens in a celebration of Greek and Chinese culture

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The declaration establishing the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center was signed in Houston as part of the 3+1 initiative

>Travel

Chania’s 10 Most Beautiful New Hotels in 2026

Lush resorts, restored Venetian houses and design-led places to stay in Crete’s most atmospheric city

8 Greek Wines to Drink This Summer (2026)

Tantalize your summer palate with wines that offer fresh perspectives on Greece's multifaceted vineyards selected by our sommelier

8 Attica Beaches That Athenians Love and Visitors Rarely Find

Beyond the €120 sunbeds of the Riviera, the coast Athenians actually swim - quiet coves, clear water, no entrance fee

6 Open-Air Cinemas and the Art of a Perfect Athens Summer Night

From a 1935 Acropolis-view screen to a rooftop in Plaka, the cinemas and the neighborhood spots that complete the evening

Secret Plaka: A Multi-Layered World Unto Itself

Athens’ oldest and most visited neighborhood never ceases to thrill and engage anyone who looks beyond the surface

11 Restaurants in Milos, Chosen by People Who Go Every Summer

From a hidden 1981 tavern to volcanic-sand cooking on the south coast, the restaurants worth planning your trip around

Another Paros: Finding the Island’s True Character

A journey behind the scenes of a cosmopolitan Cyclades favorite, guided by the locals who keep its traditions alive

Kastellorizo: A Masterclass in Mediterranean Restraint

With a minimal digital footprint and a single harbor town, this remote island has quietly become the season's favorite escape

The Best Greek Swimsuit and Resortwear Brands to Know This Summer

A curated edit of swimwear, resort clothing, and accessories rooted in Greek craft, modern design, and practical elegance

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

AI, decarbonisation and future skills take centre stage at Imperial College Alumni event during Posidonia 2026

The Nikolaos Andianakos Foundation supports key cultural initiative of the Greek Community with major funding contribution

"His love for the Greek community was deep and sincere, as it was for many...

The Prophet Jeremiah and the Macedonian King Alexander the Great

By His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

Feeding the Homeless: St. Nicholas Hosts Midnight Run on June 14

Volunteers invited to prepare and distribute meals to New Yorkers in need

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> Culture

>Culture

Unique image: The western pediment of the Parthenon has been completed after 220 years

Italy returns 145 ancient coins to Greece as both countries join forces to restore & share thousands of artefacts of common origin

"Let it serve as an example to our British friends," says Italy’s Culture Minister. "An act of respect towards the...

Excavation at royal gymnasium of Alexander the Great reveals colonnades, stadium and styluses

The findings from the Mieza site further support archaeologists' scientific theory that the location was...

Stunning video from the Limp Bizkit concert: Thousands of fans formed massive mosh pits in Release Athens Festival (video)

A drone video posted by Release Athens captures the electric atmosphere of the band’s first...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Photos: Emily Ratajkowski’s revealing poses in a swimsuit

The model posted images from her vacation

Miranda Kerr and her husband celebrate nine years of marriage, the joint post they shared

The 43-year-old model and the 35-year-old co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, Evan Spiegel, got married...

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi: their new public appearance, the dinner and the affectionate gestures

The first rumours about a relationship started about a month ago, when they were spotted...

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> Society

>Society

Major wildfire rages through forest area in Evia: Mesochoria & Raptaioi evacuated as 120 firefighters & 15 aircraft battle blaze

Chania disappearance mystery: How Police arrested 43-year-old North Macedonian tenant in Stavroula Leventaki case – New evidence emerges

Overnight questioning and homicide investigation under way – Significant bloodstain reportedly found on mop recovered from apartment – Blood traces...

Greece cracks down on foreign-plated cars with heavy fines and possible seizure

Foreign residents, expats, second-home owners and long-stay visitors in Greece who drive cars with foreign...

Record low in registered Greek unemployment in May, with annual drop of more than 10%

The number of unemployed people registered with the DYPA reached 660,682

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> World

> World

Tulsi Gabbard releases evidence that Fauci Allegedly lied to Congress about Covid (doc-video)

Tulsi Gabbard: Fauci directed funding for "risky" coronavirus research linked to Big Pharma

Shock in Germany: Three-month-old baby abducted & killed after mother left pram outside while carrying shopping upstairs

Authorities investigating all possibilities, including the scenario that the mother...

Switzerland at the center of US–Iran diplomatic drama as Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire revives nuclear talks prospects

Ceasefire in Lebanon opens a window for renewed negotiations –...

Life in Gaza after the Israeli bombardment: The story of the family reunited with their child after two years

Gaza today is not only a place of military conflict....

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> Environment

>Environment

Rare sighting of five sperm whales off Lefkada, video shows

Commission approves the Marine Observatory – Papastavrou: Greece at the forefront of Marine Environment protection

In total, the Commission will invest €92 million from the “Horizon Europe” programme for the launch of OceanEye

Warning from study on Delos: The island is sinking by one centimeter per year – The optimistic and the adverse scenario

The “Climate Observatory” by the Academy of Athens, the National Observatory of Athens, and the Ephorate of Antiquities of the...

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs: What the first hours of Earth’s ultimate catastrophe looked like

Scientists describe a prolonged “global winter period” that lasted more than a decade

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> Economy

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Seven immediate support measures for citizens: From €150 per child to 72-instalment debt repayment plans

Finance Ministry omnibus bill enters final stage – First payments and debt arrangements for thousands...

Greek tourism revenue rises sharply in April 2026 despite Iran crisis

What the Bank of Greece's data shows - The Bank of Greece will publish the...

Bank of Greece: Current account deficit fell to 1.4 billion euros

The current account deficit fell to 1.4 billion euros in April, while for the four-month...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year

Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year

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Serifos, Cyclades – Greece