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Monday
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May 2026
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Politics

Authorities search to…space for the identity of the USV found in Lefkada: The satellite dish, the router & the increased surveillance measures

Both the satellite dish and the router that enabled communication between the sea drone and its operator carry unique serial numbers

Politics

Elections on Mitsotakis’ mind: The scenario of snap polls on September 27

Mitsotakis is “revving up” New Democracy’s political machinery with an eye on the party congress - The summer sprint with announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) and the marathon toward the end of the government’s term

11 Monday May 2026
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Athens 25°C
Politics

Politicians’ asset declarations released to the public

The "Source of Wealth” declarations include, among other things, the incomes of political figures for the relevant fiscal years, in this case, for 2024

World

Trump’s angry response to Iran proposal: He calls it unacceptable – Tehran speaks of an “end to restraint”

The deadlock in negotiations is deepening, with oil prices climbing again above $104 per barrel. Tehran is also warning France and Britain against any intervention...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The elections, what the Maximos Mansion says about the “runner-up,” Maria K’s traction in Northern Greece, the ND secretary, the new southern-suburbs project, PPC and mobile telephony

How Greek shipowners are keeping oil exports alive & JP Morgan’s secret dinner

Lifestyle

Soft Girl: The trend celebrating women who leave their jobs to stay at home

Why it is gaining so much traction in Sweden

Tzitzikostas: €1.7 billion from European funds for the Evros border fence

“The borders of Greece are also the borders of Europe,” emphasized Apostolos Tzitzikostas as he concluded his visit to Thrace

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: The 13 new “untouched beaches” from Lemnos and Crete to Lefkada – Reference to Marika for Mother’s Day

The PM linked Mother’s Day with a review of government...

Mitsotakis from Thessaloniki: Don’t wait for the pre-election period – We’re turning on the engines here for a strong Greece (video)

Mitsotakis: The party founded by Konstantinos Karamanlis is at the...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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26 ancient artifacts repatriated to Greece from seizures in the USA, see photos

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The global yacht elite in Greece: Stunning images from the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio

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Michael Mailis: The Greek behind major hollywood productions returns to Athens

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The Greek man who was diagnosed with cancer, given only months to live – and survived for decades after returning to Ikaria

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Yannis Moralis, the artist who bridged the old and the new era of the Ilisian

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Ministry of Culture: Restoration and enhancement of the acropolis of Ancient Pelinna in Thessaly

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26 ancient artifacts repatriated to Greece from seizures in the USA, see photos

2

The global yacht elite in Greece: Stunning images from the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio

3

Michael Mailis: The Greek behind major hollywood productions returns to Athens

4

The Greek man who was diagnosed with cancer, given only months to live – and survived for decades after returning to Ikaria

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Yannis Moralis, the artist who bridged the old and the new era of the Ilisian

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Ministry of Culture: Restoration and enhancement of the acropolis of Ancient Pelinna in Thessaly

8 Stunning Spring Hikes in Greece You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Discover trails and routes that become jaw-droppingly beautiful during the brief months of spring

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

This Drive Takes You from Storybook Metsovo to the Otherworldly Meteora

Forests, mountain villages, and extraordinary scenery make this route feel far richer than its price tag suggests

Feel Those Bubbles: Athens’ Top 10 Spritzerias

Athenians have caught up with the Italian passion for Spritz, or aperitivo. Here are the best spots for refreshing nose-tingles

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

12 Superb New Openings in Thessaloniki Worth Going Out for Right Now

From a Ghanaian kitchen to a museum garden at dusk, these are the openings remaking the city

The Best Hotels in Mykonos for 2026

The island hasn't gotten quieter. The hotels have just gotten better (if that's even possible)

The 6 Best Listening Bars in Athens

These places combine regular vinyl sessions with good food, well-made drinks, and an atmosphere worth lingering in

7 Gorgeous Greek Mountain Refuges That Reward the Climb

These mountains refuges remain hospitable, human-scale but jaw-dropping places in a world built for speed

From Traditional to Very Now: Dining Across Naxos in 2026

Naxos is home to some of the Cyclades’ most memorable restaurants, where superb local produce meets a sense of place

Two-Day Anniversary celebrations at the Stockholm Cathedral

Join Our Mission: The Apostolic Anchor awaits

How can you be part of this Journey?

A Greek association danced the Pentozali in the “heart” of Times Square, watch video

The rhythms of Cretan music and the characteristic movements of the dance attracted the attention...

U.S. Policy voices meet academia: AHI President joins Georgetown panel on Cyprus

Nick Larigakis and leading experts examine past missteps, geopolitical realities, and future paths to reunification

After 14 years, the imposing enclosure wall of the Kasta Tomb has been revealed almost in its entirety (photos)

Metallica and 80,000 fans caused an “earthquake” at OAKA – Everything that happened at the biggest concert of the year in Athens (videos-photos)

For two whole hours, James Hetfield and his bandmates shook the 80,000 spectators who packed the Olympic Stadium and enjoyed...

The film “Eva” (1953) by Greece’s first female director Maria Plyta at the Cannes Film Festival

It will be screened as part of the Cannes Classics, where masterpieces of world cinema...

May 2, 1919: The Greek Army lands in Smyrna, Venizelos’ plans, the gunfire and the clashes

The Paris Peace Conference, Greek ambitions, the insidious role of the Italians, the shifting stance...

The Emir of… Athens and his incredible car (+video)

A visit by a head of state to Athens rarely goes unnoticed by car enthusiasts....

Bridgerton-style wedding for Fidias Panayiotou and Styliana Averkiou – Watch videos and photos

The MEP married his partner at the Russian Church of Saint Nicholas in Limassol

Calzedonia owner survives plane crash after emergency parachute slows aircraft’s fall

Italian businessman Sandro Veronesi was on board a single-engine aircraft that suffered an in-flight malfunction...

Cocktail of dust, increased humidity & high temperatures over the next 48 hours – Detailed forecast by Tsatrafyllias

Weather: African dust and mini-summer with temperatures reaching 30°C – Which areas will be affected – Tuesday expected to be the toughest day

Temperatures on Sunday, May 10, are expected to rise further, reaching 28–29°C across mainland Greece, while in some areas temperatures...

The first images from the Greek thermal satellites that will monitor wildfires in real time

The mission marks Greece’s transition from relying on satellite data from foreign countries and organizations...

The six times Americans saw UFOs in Greece, three of them on video – What the files released by the Pentagon say

They were sighted either on mainland Greece or in the Aegean Sea

The telescope malfunction that led to the remarkable discovery of a second Earth that may even have…water

The planet appears to have a size and orbit similar to Earth’s, while it may also lie within its star’s...

Trump’s angry response to Iran proposal: He calls it unacceptable – Tehran speaks of an “end to restraint”

The deadlock in negotiations is deepening, with oil prices climbing...

Trump–Xi: The meeting that could determine the next phase of the US–China confrontation

Iran, trade, Taiwan & artificial intelligence on the table in...

Shock in Britain: Gay couple accused of raping & sexually exploiting young men

Yet another case that concerns a gay couple - It...

The second-largest “mega-tsunami” in history struck Alaska: Landslide triggered a wave nearly 500 meters high

Thriller over the whale “Timmy”: Experts fear it has died despite €1.5 million rescue operation

The case of the humpback whale known as “Timmy” has turned into a thriller. The animal had been trapped in...

Lake Mornos “swallows” the village of Kallio again, a significant relief in water reserves, what the data shows

This year’s situation creates greater security for Athens’ water supply, without however eliminating concerns about water scarcity and the impacts...

Brown and purple jellyfish fill the Euboean Gulf — video shows hundreds along the coast

A video capturing large numbers of brown and purple jellyfish swarming the sea area of Euboean Gulf has caused concern...

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Crete is the leader in Greek tourism, 5.6 million international arrivals in 2025 (+5.5%)

Heraklion maintains the 2nd place nationwide, while Chania strengthens its position - Strong and the...

Ryanair cuts 12 routes in Greece — 10 from Thessaloniki & calls for a “freeze” on airport charges

Fraport strikes back, calling the claims unfounded and pretextual

What Fraport says about the closure of the Ryanair base in Thessaloniki

The reasons that led it to reduce its flight operations are linked to the commercial...

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

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year

Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year

Investment in Athens for cinnamon rolls – Check out the top 5

Investment in Athens for cinnamon rolls – Check out the top 5

>Photo of the day

Rethymnon – Crete