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Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

The European Commission study projects a steady rise in the number of people aged over 65, with the population aged 80 and above expected to record the sharpest increase over the coming decades, at 13%

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Marco Rubio reportedly set to quit Trump Administration to run for US President in 2028

White House dismisses claims of his imminent departure

05 Thursday Nov 2026
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Athens 15°C
Greece

Bomb threats target two Aegean flights to Milan and Vienna as Europe-wide alerts escalate

Two Aegean Airlines flights from Greece received bomb threats but landed safely in Milan and Vienna. The incidents come amid a wave of aviation security alerts across Europe, triggering diversions, fighter escorts and searches

World

Israel: Arab alliance backs Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister in bid to oust Netanyahu

Joint List's endorsement brings Eisenkot's parliamentary backing to 67 MKs, exceeding the 61-seat threshold, although not all endorsing parties are expected to join his governing...

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Trump, Tzakri (“We’re screwed!”) and the election celebrations, the banker’s immunity, Champions League (second half), propellers, oil and €300 million for UEFA

Hello there. Now, I’m not a fan of extreme language, but in Trump’s case, everything Theodora Tzakri has said from time to time about Tsipras...

World

Russia seizes control of Japan Tobacco’s assets by Putin decree as Coca-Cola HBC shares plunge

Putin’s decree places the Russian assets of Japanese tobacco giant Japan Tobacco (JTI) under the temporary management of Russian company Promyshlennye Aktivy

Marinakis: New Democracy will not back pre-investigation committee against Tsipras over changes to criminal codes, says it does not want to “criminalise political life”

Greek Solution proposes setting up a pre-investigation committee, but has only 11 MPs, while 30 signatures are required for a...

Greek PM pledges support for post-coal regions, hints at long-awaited Megalopolis development

The Greek prime minister visited a high-tech greenhouse in Messinia...

Case file on Alexis Tsipras over 2019 Criminal Code Amendments submitted to Parliament

The case file was opened following a legal complaint filed...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Greek flag raised on frigate Nearchos in France as Dendias hails defence partnership

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Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion

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An astrophysicist joins the support team for the first Greek Mission to the European Space Agency

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When the Antikythera Ephebe was hidden in the trapdoors: The secret operation to save ancient treasures from the Nazis

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“Geography cannot be rewritten”: Mitsotakis’s message to Turkey and the symbolic display of the map at the UN Security Council (video)

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Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

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Greek flag raised on frigate Nearchos in France as Dendias hails defence partnership

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Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion

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An astrophysicist joins the support team for the first Greek Mission to the European Space Agency

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When the Antikythera Ephebe was hidden in the trapdoors: The secret operation to save ancient treasures from the Nazis

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“Geography cannot be rewritten”: Mitsotakis’s message to Turkey and the symbolic display of the map at the UN Security Council (video)

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Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

Fall Foliage in Greece: 6 Forests to Walk This Season

Misty valleys, centaur-haunted oaks and pines running to the sea, plus the easiest way to reach each one

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage and Secondhand Shops, From Couture to Kilo

Archival Mugler, '90s slips and Hawaiian shirts: where to find them in Kolonaki, Exarchia, Psirri, Koukaki and beyond

‘Ochi Day’ 2026 in Athens and Thessaloniki: Parades, Free Museums and Long Lunches

A 3am refusal, a winter war and how to spend October 28th, from Kerameikos to the White Tower

Michelin Guide Greece 2027: All 62 Restaurants, and Where the Stars Landed

From Athens tasting menus to Thessaloniki meze and a two-star debut in Oia, where to book your next stellar outing.

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

Greek Community of Melbourne schools turn family recipes into digital cookbook

Modern Greek studies at La Trobe University receive a boost

La Trobe University’s Greek Studies programme has received a significant boost, with the reinstatement of...

Liberals pledge $1.5 million to Greek Community of Melbourne cultural initiatives

Opposition promises $1 million for the Antipodes Festival and $500,000 for a new theatre and...

AHI virtual presentation explores the significance of OXI Day in the Mediterranean and beyond

Date and time: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at 6pm

Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

Parthenon Sculptures: How their repatriation could be achieved – The “loopholes” in British law

Three separate provisions have been passed since 2004 that bypass the 1963 law prohibiting the permanent removal of objects from...

Battle over the Parthenon Sculptures in the British Parliament: “If someone had stolen the Crown Jewels, we’d want them back, not on loan”

Government refuses to amend 1963 law as voices in the House of Lords increasingly call...

Thermopylae: The Phocian Wall, where the final battle between the Greeks & Persians took place, is being restored & brought to light – Where Leonidas’ 300 fell

The Ministry of Culture is planning to link the area’s monuments into a unified site

Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

Wine consumption in Greece rose 11.1% in 2025/26, surpassing 1.1 million hectolitres. Industry data contradict...

Fears grow over Jack Nicholson’s isolation as Michael Douglas gives rare update

Actor Michael Douglas believes the reclusive Hollywood legend is unlikely to return to acting, although...

Jennifer Lawrence looks ‘unrecognisable’ in new photos as fans question her changing appearance

The Oscar-winning actress sparked debate on social media following a photoshoot for her new beauty...

Children’s charity founder remanded in custody over €2.9m embezzlement allegations

Bomb threats target two Aegean flights to Milan and Vienna as Europe-wide alerts escalate

Two Aegean Airlines flights from Greece received bomb threats but landed safely in Milan and Vienna. The incidents come amid...

‘They’re all a gang’: Revealing conversations expose alleged corruption at Katerini planning office

Recorded conversations reveal alleged bribery at Katerini’s planning department, where officials reportedly demanded thousands of...

Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

The European Commission study projects a steady rise in the number of people aged over...

Clashes erupt at Paris protest as hundreds of thousands march across France

Violent clashes and vandalism disrupted protests in Paris, forcing presidential hopeful Raphaël Glucksmann to leave the march. Around 270,000 demonstrators...

Rhabdomyolysis: The rare condition linked to 24-year-old New York City Marathon runner’s death

The death of marathon runner Rachel Apa has highlighted...

Israel: Arab alliance backs Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister in bid to oust Netanyahu

Joint List's endorsement brings Eisenkot's parliamentary backing to 67 MKs,...

Marco Rubio reportedly set to quit Trump Administration to run for US President in 2028

White House dismisses claims of his imminent departure

Shark spotted just metres from shore in Amfilochia – Watch the video

Toxic smog is choking India and Pakistan: Pollution soars, with fine particulate levels in Lahore 60 times higher than the WHO limit

Lahore tops the global air pollution rankings, while New Delhi imposes restrictions on vehicles and construction activities

Wolf attacks in Greece: Professor warns against growing presence in cities and tourist beaches

At least six reported wolf attacks involving children and adults in Greece in 2026 – ‘The wolf is a wild...

Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

Scientists from eight countries took part in the 5th International IAG DENUCHANGE Workshop, highlighting Laguna as a site for scientific...

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Greece paves the way for 120 instalments for tax and social security debts, as €95bn owed

Around one million debtors with outstanding liabilities totalling €95 billion will be able to repay...

Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

Wine consumption in Greece rose 11.1% in 2025/26, surpassing 1.1 million hectolitres. Industry data contradict...

Wall Street surges 1,000 points after Democrats’ election sweep as AI stocks tumble

Democratic control of Congress fuels gains in banking, healthcare and clean energy, while Musk-linked companies...

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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