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Oct 2026
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New Severe Weather Bulletin warns of strong storms in 9 regions today, with a “Red Alert” for October 28

Schools closed on Kos, the Dodecanese under Red Code alert — Up to 133 mm of rainfall, problems in Attica, and further deterioration on Wednesday

Greece

What Liolios claimed in his defense against the 49 charges He faces: “I had no involvement, they tried to blackmail me”

In his defense memorandum, the former president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation denies any involvement and describes the indictment as “vague and unsubstantiated” — What he says about his meeting with Stasinopoulos, his messages with Papatheodorou, and contradictions in witness statements

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Greece

The “Horiatiko” case: 500 companies, Angelos Giannakopoulos’s business ventures in Mykonos and Rhodes, and the role of Rizos Rizos

Thousands of employees face uncertainty over what comes next for bakeries and restaurants following arrests linked to the alleged network

Politics

Mitsotakis returns to Northern Greece with an eye on ND’s right wing – Behind the scenes of Bekiris’s departure

Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit infrastructure projects in Kilkis, as areas in the north require even more systematic efforts to promote the government’s work and initiatives...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The three scandals, the Maximos Mansion’s perspective and Chrysochoidis, Dora’s predictions on elections and Chania, the sale of ACS, the TERNA energy deal, and EOS’s funds

Tsipras’s plan to damage PASOK & the other polls

Greece

Military service before university: More Greek 18-year-olds enlist early

More than 10,000 recruits are expected at training centres from 9 November, following an unprecedented surge in applications for the fourth intake of 2026 –...

Mitsotakis returns to Northern Greece with an eye on ND’s right wing – Behind the scenes of Bekiris’s departure

Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit infrastructure projects in Kilkis, as areas in the north require even more systematic efforts to promote...

Invalid, baseless and contrary to international law: Greece, EU, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain and UAE issue joint statement at UN on Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Greece, the EU and four other countries have opposed Libya’s...

Gerapetritis at the UN Security Council: The protection of children is not negotiable

The Greek foreign minister issued a statement marking 30 years...

> 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

More than 800 guests attended the opening-night screening of Best Friends Forever, as the 31st...

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...

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...

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...

What Liolios claimed in his defense against the 49 charges He faces: “I had no involvement, they tried to blackmail me”

The “Horiatiko” case: 500 companies, Angelos Giannakopoulos’s business ventures in Mykonos and Rhodes, and the role of Rizos Rizos

Thousands of employees face uncertainty over what comes next for bakeries and restaurants following arrests linked to the alleged network

Horiatiko Bakeries: Serious criminal charges filed against 59 suspects, including nine felonies and two misdemeanors

Charges range from forming and participating in a criminal organization to pimping and aggravated money...

Military service before university: More Greek 18-year-olds enlist early

More than 10,000 recruits are expected at training centres from 9 November, following an unprecedented...

Belgium temporarily postpones ban on smoking in outdoor spaces

The move had sparked strong opposition from the hospitality industry

Israel election: ‘Unprecedented clash’ between Netanyahu and army chief over Iran strike

Israeli media report an unprecedented clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and...

Claude independently gained access to Georgia State voter data

The information, reported on Sunday by the US news website...

Protests in France: “Attacks that resembled attempted murders” on Saturday, fears of a new explosion of violence on Halloween

1,435 people detained and more than 400 injured during the...

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

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...

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...

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

Fourteen Greek cities rank among the 30% worst-performing cities in Europe for the estimated mortality risk linked to air pollution,...

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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...

Margaritis Schinas at Cantina Academy: €1bn investment in water management by 2034

The Minister of Rural Development and Food prioritised major irrigation projects, warning that the current...

Brent crude tops $112 as European gas prices remain near four-year highs

Geopolitical tensions are increasing the risk of further price rises for oil and natural gas

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

Epirus – Bridge