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Over 1000 arrests, hundreds injured in violent protests across France, as riots rage on in Spain and Albania
Clashes erupt in Paris, Marseille and Lyon as hundreds of thousands take to the streets, while police confront rioting protesters in Spain, Albania, and Belgium
Greece
Basketball Federation President and associate face investigating judge today as case file reveals alleged decade-long match-fixing network
The investigation spans ten years, with allegations of bribery, manipulated referee appointments and cash payments. Five more referees could face charges as investigators examine 49 matches across Greek basketball
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Weather takes a turn for the worse in Greece as rain and falling temperatures set in: Stormy Monday and Tuesday ahead, with rain threatening October 28 parades
Rain and thunderstorms will sweep in from the west as temperatures begin to fall. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts unsettled conditions in the run-up to Greece’s October 28 national holiday
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World
Houthis fire ballistic missile at Riyadh as three explosions rock Saudi capital
Residents receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones warning of an aerial threat and urging them to seek shelter
Greece
Race to reopen Pizza Fan as takeover talks begin and 2,500 workers face uncertain future
Efforts are under way to restore the chain's ordering systems, while informal acquisition discussions continue. The priority is to resume operations and protect jobs without...
World
Protests sweep Germany’s major airports over migrant deportations as Merz government faces backlash
Demonstrations held in Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin and other cities as organisers condemn deportations to Afghanistan and cooperation with the Taliban
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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...
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...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
Mitsotakis tells Archbishop Makarios that Greeks abroad will be able to vote by post in next election
The meeting also covered the charitable and social work of the Archdiocese of Australia
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
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...
Jared Kushner’s phone hacked by Dutch intelligence, revealing alleged suspicious Middle East money transfers, Vanity Fair reveals
An explosive account in investigative journalist Matthew Cole's new book...
South Aegean marine park plan submitted to Greece’s top administrative court
The plan sets out measures to protect biodiversity and fulfils a commitment made by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the...
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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...
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
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