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ALCO: ND leads ELAS by 10 percentage points in voting Intention – Kasidiaris’ party loses almost one point

ND and ELAS each slip by 0.4 percentage points in voting intention, while PASOK edges up – The “Alliance of Greeks” loses 0.8 percentage points, falling to 3.2% in voting intention – 55% say they are very or fairly likely to reduce purchases of essential goods because of rising prices

World

An Analysis of the U.S. Midterm Elections: The Economy, the War in Iran, the Swing States, Scenarios for Trump, and the Greek Factor

The economy, three possible outcomes and the implications for Greece as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress and curb Donald Trump’s power

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‘I can’t drive, but I can fly’: Tragic story of 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida plane crash

Nathalia Gadelha made headlines in 2023 when she qualified as a private pilot at just 17, despite not yet having a driving licence. ‘I can’t drive, but I can fly,’ she joked at the time

Politics

Greece purchased three KC-390 transport aircraft: “For the first time, Greece is acquiring a tanker aircraft,” Dendias says

The new transport aircraft will also be capable of refuelling Greek fighter jets in mid-air – Dendias: “This is a purchase for Greece that marks...

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US midterms loom, Tsipras abandons ‘tea and sympathy’, anti-establishment politics sells, and the suitors for EYDAP

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NATO fears Trump could turn on Europe if Republicans suffer heavy midterm defeat

European allies are preparing for a potential backlash from the US president, amid concerns over American troop withdrawals, NATO funding and continued support for Ukraine

ALCO: ND leads ELAS by 10 percentage points in voting Intention – Kasidiaris’ party loses almost one point

ND and ELAS each slip by 0.4 percentage points in voting intention, while PASOK edges up – The “Alliance of...

Greece purchased three KC-390 transport aircraft: “For the first time, Greece is acquiring a tanker aircraft,” Dendias says

The new transport aircraft will also be capable of refuelling...

Mitsotakis on Turkey-Libya deal: ‘Arbitrary claims cannot redraw maps’ as he urges ministers to focus on government work

‘Some people kept parliament open in 2019 to change the...

> 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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Underground areas of Hagia Sophia to open, revealing new sections

The announcement was made by Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, who presented the progress of the extensive restoration works...

William Kentridge’s Orpheus exhibition opens at Greece’s National Archaeological Museum

The past meets the present, myth meets reality, and ancient Greek art meets contemporary creation...

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

Archaeologists hid the treasures of classical antiquity in underground compartments, including the Antikythera Ephebe, to...

Lancet warns manosphere fuels misogyny, exploits young men’s insecurity, and should be treated as public health risk

Researchers call for coordinated action by governments, schools and health services to tackle online misogyny,...

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...

How two emails uncovered alleged €3.5m fraud involving Greek children’s charity

Greek charity fraud: The alleged heavy involvement of Konstantinos Firinidis’s partner, Vasiliki Manisioti

Vasiliki Manisioti, 35, allegedly helped promote fundraising campaigns and held a 99% stake in two companies. Investigators are examining a...

Greece weather alert: Storm Agneta brings red warnings for Corfu, Paxos and Epirus

Greece's meteorological service has upgraded its severe weather warning, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and...

How a Greek child charity allegedly defrauded donors for 8 years: Prepaid cards, photographs and football betting

The alleged fraud involving the charity Child's Happiness saw more than €3.2 million diverted from...

China does not want a Three-Way Summit with the US and Russia on Ukraine: “It is a european conflict,” Xi Jinping says

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier revealed that he raised the possibility of a summit with his Chinese counterpart, who appeared surprised...

‘I can’t drive, but I can fly’: Tragic story of 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida plane crash

Nathalia Gadelha made headlines in 2023 when she qualified as...

Belgium faces government crisis after budget deadlock – PM De Wever to resign

Prime Minister Bart De Wever is due to meet King...

NATO fears Trump could turn on Europe if Republicans suffer heavy midterm defeat

European allies are preparing for a potential backlash from the...

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

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...

Oil spill from tanker off the United Arab Emirates spreads, beaches close

Environmental impact concerns grow as operations to contain the spill continue

Athens enters winter with water reserves up 47%, but October decline raises fresh concerns

Reservoirs hold 181 million cubic metres more water than a year ago, although levels remain well below those recorded in...

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Greece overturns 20-year tax evasion rule: Which years and taxpayers are affected

Greece's highest administrative court restores the five-year limitation period as the general rule for older...

From Parmalat to the Mafia’s pizza empire: The scandals that shook the global food industry

Recent allegations involving Greek food chains Pizza Fan and To Horiatiko revive memories of some...

Oil prices plunge to $110 as diplomatic efforts over Iran gather pace

Investors weigh diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, while OPEC+ keeps production targets...

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

>Photo of the day

Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens