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Pizza Fan: The tip-off that exposed the alleged €25m fraud, a ‘golden’ algorithm and the hidden cash and jewellery

A complaint about underpaid social security contributions triggered an investigation that uncovered an alleged €25 million VAT fraud scheme – Police found more than €1 million in cash and valuable jewellery in a secret room at the company owner’s villa

Politics

The 15 Greece-UAE deals: From investment and infrastructure to food and defence

Greek and Emirati companies are exploring opportunities to jointly bid for major projects in the Middle East and North Africa, while plans are also advancing for the development of high-capacity digital infrastructure in Greece

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Politics

What analysis polls reveal: The advantages and a major challenge for ND, as Tsipras loses momentum

Government fuel measures win approval even among opposition voters, the promise of a better future outweighs protest voting, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis retains a clear lead as the preferred prime minister

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Turkey presses ahead with new NAVTEX over EMC cable linking Saudi Arabia and Greece

How an extra 503 metres sq were approved in Milos island’s White Coast hotel building permit, and the implications

The 15 Greece-UAE deals: From investment and infrastructure to food and defence

What analysis polls reveal: The advantages and a major challenge for ND, as Tsipras loses momentum

Air pollution: Which Greek city has the dirtiest air? See the full list

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Economy

Airbnb listings in Greece fall by thousands as restrictions deter property owners

Bank of Greece figures show a 2.1% decline in registered short-term rental properties, as tighter restrictions, ownership transfers and rising compliance costs reshape the market

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Corruption: A glass half-empty or half-full, the Milos hotel findings and a promotion, Telis and the US investigators, Skyline property sales surge

Fresh corruption scandals raise questions about accountability in Greece, while a report identifies planning irregularities at a luxury hotel on Milos. US authorities investigate...

Politics

Turkey presses ahead with new NAVTEX over EMC cable linking Saudi Arabia and Greece

Ankara insists that surveys by the KOBI RUEGG are taking place with Turkish approval, while Greece maintains that the area falls within its continental shelf....

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World

Flying cars are here, Tesla says, unveiling new, space-age Roadster that drives upside down and flies (videos)

Culture

Greece and France forge cultural alliance

World

Who are the Florida National Guard troops heading to Mount Olympus?

Culture

British Museum wants Parthenon Sculptures to be shown in Greece but shared with London

World

Austria: Over half of convictions for rape of minors involve foreign nationals

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> Politics

> Politics

SYRIZA secretary urges youths to take to the streets in protests, which he describes as “oxygen for society”

Mass demonstrations are ‘oxygen for society and a breath of fresh air for democracy’, says Nikos Pappas

Protecting kids from digital addiction is everyone’s responsibility: Minister of State reveals new measures

Minister of State Akis Skertsos outlines the measures taken by...

Turkey presses ahead with new NAVTEX over EMC cable linking Saudi Arabia and Greece

Ankara insists that surveys by the KOBI RUEGG are taking...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Israel returns 22 antiquities illegally removed from Greece (photos)

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TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies

3

“Democracy must be defended,”: Marco Rubio’s Instagram posts and reflections on his Athens visit

4

Cretan shepherd goes viral and catches BBC’s attention (video)

5

Conde Nast Traveller names Greece the World’s best country for tourism in 2026

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“Nearchos” arrives in November, “Formion” also raises the flag, “Kimon” in Thessaloniki

1

Israel returns 22 antiquities illegally removed from Greece (photos)

2

TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies

3

“Democracy must be defended,”: Marco Rubio’s Instagram posts and reflections on his Athens visit

4

Cretan shepherd goes viral and catches BBC’s attention (video)

5

Conde Nast Traveller names Greece the World’s best country for tourism in 2026

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“Nearchos” arrives in November, “Formion” also raises the flag, “Kimon” in Thessaloniki

>Travel

Thessaloniki’s International Film Festival 2026: The Films, Events & Experiences

From November 5–15, this great waterfront city welcomes us for 11 days of screenings, exhibitions, conversations and late nights.

Making the Most of the Athens Marathon 2026

A mini guide designed to offer you the very best experience of this year's Athens Authentic Marathon on November 8

Idyllic Green and Urban Fall Routes and Cozy Stops in Central Athens

Three walks through the National Garden, up Lycabettus and across Filopappou, their highlights and ideas for afterward

Greece’s Best Museums for 2026: From Athens to the Islands

Cultural places for what they do best: provoke, contextualize, inspire and surprise

Athens’ Best Italian Restaurants: 21 Essential Picks

Pasta made by hand, pizza dough given time to rise and wine lists that go deep into Italy's many regions and tastes

Athens’ 15 Best Gastrotaverns: Not Quite a Taverna, Not a Formal Restaurant Either

Some of Athens’ most sought-after tables pair inventive Greek cooking with the convivial spirit of the taverna

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

13 Fascinating Creative Classes to Fall for in Athens

A curated selection of the capital’s most inspiring workshops for the pleasure of making something with your own hands

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

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Greek Film Festival opens in Melbourne with sold-out comedy and a Greek wedding celebration

Archbishop Ieronymos and Archbishop Makarios discuss the future of Hellenism in Australia

Their meeting at the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Athens was held in a particularly...

Sophocles’ Electra to close the 31st Greek Film Festival in Melbourne and Sydney

Dimitri Tarlow’s acclaimed contemporary production will bring the 2026 Greek Film Festival to a close...

AHEPA leaders meet with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis during UN General Assembly

The “Oli Mazi” luncheon was co-hosted by AHEPA and several other Greek American organizations to...

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> Culture

>Culture

Ithaca’s ‘Palace of Odysseus’ to open to the public

EMST wins European Museum Award 2026 and celebrates with three days of free admission

From Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, visitors can explore the museum’s exhibitions and collection free of charge

Greece and France forge cultural alliance

Lina Mendoni and French Ambassador Nicolas Kassianides agree to cooperate on cultural heritage protection, museums,...

British Museum wants Parthenon Sculptures to be shown in Greece but shared with London

Chairman George Osborne says a deal is possible if both sides accept they cannot get...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia trailer breaks records, outperforming Barbie and Super Mario

The film is set to arrive in Greek cinemas on 11 February 2027

Eating Well Through Perimenopause and Menopause

Let food be thy medicine: Nutritionist Athena Lytinaki offers top tips on how what you...

“The future of luxury hospitality has people at its heart”: How a top hotel group prioritises employees as much as guests

As Sani/Ikos Group expands across the Mediterranean, its investment in its people through education, skill...

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> Society

>Society

How an extra 503 metres sq were approved in Milos island’s White Coast hotel building permit, and the implications

Greek basketball rocked by match-fixing scandal: Federation president and referees face investigating judge over €820,000

Greek Basketball Federation president and five other defendants are due in court today as investigators examine allegations of match manipulation...

Clocks go back this Sunday: When daylight saving time ends in Greece

Clocks will be turned back one hour on October 25, giving people an extra hour...

Greek NGO chief to stand trial over 92 year old Kolonaki woman’s will forgery, in €1m inheritance scandal

Four people, including a notary and two witnesses, face criminal charges over a disputed inheritance...

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> World

> World

France records first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies

The virus, which primarily affects cattle and is transmitted by biting midges, was detected in a severely immunocompromised patient in...

NYT: US and Israel plan major new strikes on Iran after midterm elections, weighing three-day assault

US and Israeli forces are preparing for renewed attacks on...

Christa Pike walking and speaking in full sentences after botched execution in Tennessee

The 50-year-old death row inmate has returned to the women's...

Who is behind Milan’s violent protests? Telegram groups plan fresh demonstrations across Italy on 24 October

Activist networks are calling for weekly protests in eight Italian...

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> Environment

>Environment

Air pollution: Which Greek city has the dirtiest air? See the full list

Ozone pollution: More than a third of the world’s population exposed to dangerous levels in 2026

Copernicus says heatwaves and wildfires drove the exposure, with 53% of Asia's population affected in the first eight months of...

Shocking data on the environmental crime in the Kifisos: Lack of oxygen is killing fish

What scientific studies and the HCMR’s live monitoring data reveal about uncontrolled pollution – 4,839 tonnes of biochemical oxygen demand,...

Reports of daily wolf attacks on hunting dogs in Fthiotida: the “red” zones

The Lamia Hunting Association is calling for an official census and proposing that a bounty be placed on wolves

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> Economy

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New food price surge threatens Greece as Black Sea disruption drives up costs – What to expect in 2027

Wheat prices have risen by more than 30% since the start of 2026, while freight...

From plumbers and hairdressers to gyms: Electronic payments that will cut your tax bill in 2027

Taxable income deductions of 30% on selected services, capped at €5,000 a year, will be...

Airbnb listings in Greece fall by thousands as restrictions deter property owners

Bank of Greece figures show a 2.1% decline in registered short-term rental properties, as tighter...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies

TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies

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

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