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Politics

Mitsotakis on Cyprus: We do not forget, we remain vigilant – The Turkish occupation is an ongoing crime

“The goal is a reunified Cyprus, without an occupying army and outdated systems of guarantees,” the prime minister states in his message

Politics

Where did the €36 Billion from the Recovery Fund go? The 60 measures that were funded & the 75 companies that received the largest amounts

How the largest pool of European funding ever managed by Greece was allocated – Measures that had remained on paper for years or had stalled were finally implemented – From hospitals and schools to housing loans, businesses, public works, and digital government

20 Monday Jul 2026
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Athens 36°C
Politics

Antonis Samaras: The second time or “making the same mistake twice”?

He is preparing to announce a new party and it seems as though his only goal is to harm New Democracy, but above all to prevent a third term for Mitsotakis. Something like a vendetta, since in 1993 he brought down the government of Konstantinos Mitsotakis. History repeats itself: the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce. Let’s see what our own history will write…

World

Hormuz on “Red Alert”: Ship in flames after Iranian attacks, new US bombardment

“We hit them very hard again tonight,” Trump told reporters, stressing that the new strikes were carried out to “honor” American soldiers killed in the...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The New Democracy parliamentary group & the European Public Prosecutors, the rule of law (truths and exaggerations), the Bakos family, Douros & real estate, the plunge of the “Stassinopoulos stocks”

The provocateur in Matogianni & the time to cash in

World

“When she turns eight, they will take her”: Children sold as brides to repay family debts in Afghanistan

Shocking testimonies reveal the extent of child marriages under the Taliban - Underage mothers and girls “promised” as brides from infancy

Marinakis: “The Katrougalos law is Tsipras’ law” — What he said about the 13th pension, “Androulakis math,” and OPEKEPE

Mr. Marinakis argued that the government is gradually rolling back provisions enacted during the SYRIZA administration

SYRIZA: Symeon Kedikoglou resigns his parliamentary seat

Mr. Kedikoglou had announced his resignation a few days ago...

Mitsotakis: In politics, stars alone are not enough – The World Cup message & signal for new benefits

Mitsotakis inspected the works at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA): “We...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Archaeological and National cadastre systems join forces to protect and promote cultural heritage

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NYC Immigrant Enclaves Map sparks backlash against Mayor Mamdani for omitting the historic Greek Community in Astoria, Little Italy & other areas

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At the Acropolis, the Cypriot motorcyclists of the “Isaak–Solomou Memorial Initiative”

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Robert Plant, the legendary voice of Led Zeppelin, on a magical night at Sani Hill (videos-photos)

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Alexander the Great: Uzbekistan proposes joint film and exhibition with Greece on the Macedonian conqueror

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Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44% in two decades

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Archaeological and National cadastre systems join forces to protect and promote cultural heritage

2

NYC Immigrant Enclaves Map sparks backlash against Mayor Mamdani for omitting the historic Greek Community in Astoria, Little Italy & other areas

3

At the Acropolis, the Cypriot motorcyclists of the “Isaak–Solomou Memorial Initiative”

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Robert Plant, the legendary voice of Led Zeppelin, on a magical night at Sani Hill (videos-photos)

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Alexander the Great: Uzbekistan proposes joint film and exhibition with Greece on the Macedonian conqueror

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Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44% in two decades

Mykonos, Course by Course: The 30 Best Restaurants

On the island where the catch is sharper, the fire hotter and the tasting menus longer

The Greek Beach Bucket List

Ionian glow, Aegean blues, and Cretan pink sands - this guide takes you to Greece’s most stunning swimming spots

Athens Hotels: The 23 Best Places to Stay in 2026

A curated edit of the capital's most compelling hotels - classic grandeur, modern edge, and everything in between

14 Greek Hotels That Get Barefoot Luxury Right

These intimate stays pair architectural soul and natural beauty with a rare sense of ease

Corfu’s Top 15 Restaurants in Summer 2026

From cliff-side trattorias to cobbled-lane bistros, a culinary map of the Ionian capital of flavor

The New Athens Hostels: 11 Budget Stays That Feel Like Boutique Hotels

Rooftop pools, a listening bar, Acropolis views, en-suite dorms. The humble Athens hostel has quietly grown up

The 6 Greek Islands Where Sustainability Has Stopped Being a Slogan

A look at the Aegean environmental experiments that have moved past the conference brochure and into daily life

Leave Nothing Unseen: An All-Day Guide to Athens in 48 Hours

Two days, infinite possibilities. Follow our distilled itinerary of radiant ruins, café highs and after-dark revelry

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

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

Athens, with Kids: 33 Activities They’ll Actually Love

From hands‑on museums and inventive playgrounds to forest escapes and starlit domes, a carefully curated guide to Athens for families.

Former senior Greek official reflect on the importance of the Diaspora

Greek Community of Toronto: 2026/2027 Greek Dance registrations are now open

Programs will commence the week of September 14, 2026, and conclude on July 5, 2027

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) expands Microfinance support to the Peloponnese

New partnership with AFI and the Captain Vasilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation expands access to...

A visit to Alimos: Remembering Australia’s fallen & strengthening community ties

We read at the War Cemetery the names of our Australian soldiers including clearly some...

Beloved actress Maro Kontou dies at the age of 92

Veteran New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

Neill breathed his last at a hospital in Australia. He had been diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022 and had...

Bonnie Tyler dies at the age of 75

The singer who became world-famous through “Total Eclipse of the Heart” passed away in a...

Lupita Nyong’o questions Homer over women in The Odyssey, sparking backlash: ‘Show some respect’

The Oscar-winning actress, who plays Helen and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s new film, said Homer...

Car leasing in Greece: the four mistakes drivers should avoid before signing

Monthly instalments alone rarely reveal a leasing deal's true value; contract length, mileage limits, insurance...

Plastics, chemicals and sunscreen filters linked to early puberty in girls, new study finds

Girls exposed to higher levels of BPA and benzophenones, chemicals found in plastics, resins and...

David and Victoria Beckham celebrate in the stands with their children as England reach World Cup semi-finals

The former England captain and fashion designer watched from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as...

Three suspects held over fatal Thessaloniki arson attack to appear before investigating judge

Intense meltemi winds set to intensify as wildfire risk rises, no heatwave in sight

Protothema.gr meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns that returning meltemi winds are raising wildfire risk across the Aegean, with cooler temperatures today,...

Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44% in two decades

Annual births fell from 117,600 in 2008-09 to around 65,000 in 2025-26, while Greek women...

The 20-year-old man shot by police in Argos has died: The officers were remanded in custody

They were charged with attempted murder with possible intent  - They insisted that they fired...

Pilot spells “I’m bored” with his plane as he flies over England and Wales

Ravenair's operations manager said the instructor faces no repercussions over the stunt, praising his flying skill despite the tongue-in-cheek message...

“Welcome to Britain”: machete gang clashes with drivers in Manchester street, two arrested

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and a...

New revelations over cancelled Balogun red card: FIFA disciplinary committee chairman acted alone, The Times reveals

The Times reports that FIFA disciplinary committee chairman Mohammad Al...

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies of ruptured aneurysm hours after “brief and sudden illness”

The South Carolina Republican's death certificate remains pending as toxicology...

WWF: Greek beaches continue to be “drowned” in plastics, cigarette butts remain the most common finding

Shock in the Atlantic: 200,000 radioactive barrels have been lying on the seabed for 80 years

More than 200,000 barrels containing radioactive waste are located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean

How Agios Efstratios became a model energy island with up to 98% renewable power

The small northern Aegean island is now operating as one of Greece’s most advanced energy-transition pilot projects, combining wind, solar,...

“Green light” for 7 new projects in Central Macedonia and Epirus to address water scarcity

"Every euro invested in addressing water scarcity yields a multiple return for citizens," emphasized Stavros Papastavrou, Minister of Environment and...

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Five major anti-drought projects: New water networks, desalination plants and modern infrastructure from Thessaloniki to Leros

The Ministry of Environment and Energy is moving forward with €142 million worth of projects...

Bank of Greece: Cash primary surplus of 1.99 billion euros in the first half of the year

Revenues in the regular budget totaled 33.744 billion, and expenditures totaled 34.89 billion euros

Eurostat: Inflation in Greece Confirmed at 3.9% in June

Inflation in the Eurozone stands at 2.8% - The highest rates were recorded in Romania...

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

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

>Photo of the day

Mycenae archaeological site