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Nov 2026
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Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

The European Commission study projects a steady rise in the number of people aged over 65, with the population aged 80 and above expected to record the sharpest increase over the coming decades, at 13%

Politics

Greek PM pledges support for post-coal regions, hints at long-awaited Megalopolis development

The Greek prime minister visited a high-tech greenhouse in Messinia expected to create 200 jobs, stressing the need to boost domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports

05 Thursday Nov 2026
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Athens 17°C
Greece

‘Children’s Playground’ NGO: How parents of sick children were targeted to solicit donations – ‘Just transfer the money and let’s get this over with,’ Firinidis told donor

‘We’ll organise the fundraiser just in case,’ the 35-year-old told the parents of a four-year-old, while Konstantinos Firinidis told a donor that a thousand euros would not save them

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‘They’re all a gang’: Revealing conversations expose alleged corruption at Katerini planning office

Recorded conversations reveal alleged bribery at Katerini’s planning department, where officials reportedly demanded thousands of euros to approve illegal building work. Eleven people have been...

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Trump, Tzakri (“We’re screwed!”) and the election celebrations, the banker’s immunity, Champions League (second half), propellers, oil and €300 million for UEFA

Hello there. Now, I’m not a fan of extreme language, but in Trump’s case, everything Theodora Tzakri has said from time to time about Tsipras...

World

Republicans turn on Trump after historic election defeat as battle for 2028 succession begins

JD Vance faces an uphill struggle as Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz criticise the party’s disastrous performance, while Trump shows little appetite for changing course...

Greek PM pledges support for post-coal regions, hints at long-awaited Megalopolis development

The Greek prime minister visited a high-tech greenhouse in Messinia expected to create 200 jobs, stressing the need to boost...

Case file on Alexis Tsipras over 2019 Criminal Code Amendments submitted to Parliament

The case file was opened following a legal complaint filed...

Turkish Foreign Ministry hits back at European Commission: “It adopts the maximalist positions of Greece & Cyprus” – What it says about the Turkey-Libya Memorandum

Ankara rejects references in the Commission’s report concerning Greece, Cyprus...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Economy

Greek flag raised on frigate Nearchos in France as Dendias hails defence partnership

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Economy

Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion

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Economy

An astrophysicist joins the support team for the first Greek Mission to the European Space Agency

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Economy

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

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Economy

“Geography cannot be rewritten”: Mitsotakis’s message to Turkey and the symbolic display of the map at the UN Security Council (video)

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Economy

Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

1
Economy

Greek flag raised on frigate Nearchos in France as Dendias hails defence partnership

2
Economy

Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion

3
Economy

An astrophysicist joins the support team for the first Greek Mission to the European Space Agency

4
Economy

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

5
Economy

“Geography cannot be rewritten”: Mitsotakis’s message to Turkey and the symbolic display of the map at the UN Security Council (video)

6
Economy

Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

Fall Foliage in Greece: 6 Forests to Walk This Season

Misty valleys, centaur-haunted oaks and pines running to the sea, plus the easiest way to reach each one

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

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

Parthenon Sculptures: How their repatriation could be achieved – The “loopholes” in British law

Battle over the Parthenon Sculptures in the British Parliament: “If someone had stolen the Crown Jewels, we’d want them back, not on loan”

Government refuses to amend 1963 law as voices in the House of Lords increasingly call for reunification

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

The Ministry of Culture is planning to link the area’s monuments into a unified site

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...

Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

Wine consumption in Greece rose 11.1% in 2025/26, surpassing 1.1 million hectolitres. Industry data contradict...

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...

Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

‘Children’s Playground’ NGO: How parents of sick children were targeted to solicit donations – ‘Just transfer the money and let’s get this over with,’ Firinidis told donor

‘We’ll organise the fundraiser just in case,’ the 35-year-old told the parents of a four-year-old, while Konstantinos Firinidis told a...

More than 50 attackers storm student meeting at Athens University, injuring three with Molotov cocktails and axe

Witnesses describe smashed windows and students fleeing the building as emergency services respond to the...

Greek yoghurt tops UK exports as sales surge by 67%

Exports reached £152.6 million in the first eight months of 2026 – total Greek exports...

Rhabdomyolysis: The rare condition linked to 24-year-old New York City Marathon runner’s death

The death of marathon runner Rachel Apa has highlighted rhabdomyolysis, a rare but potentially fatal condition in which damaged...

Wave of bomb threats targeting aircraft: Flights bound for Italy, Bulgaria, Czechia, Spain and Poland forced to make emergency landings

On Thursday, a Dublin-Rome flight was forced to land at...

Republicans turn on Trump after historic election defeat as battle for 2028 succession begins

JD Vance faces an uphill struggle as Ron DeSantis and...

Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican wearing a hood, united by their opposition to war

The 85-year-old singer-songwriter exchanged his autobiography for a rosary, almost...

Shark spotted just metres from shore in Amfilochia – Watch the video

Toxic smog is choking India and Pakistan: Pollution soars, with fine particulate levels in Lahore 60 times higher than the WHO limit

Lahore tops the global air pollution rankings, while New Delhi imposes restrictions on vehicles and construction activities

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

At least six reported wolf attacks involving children and adults in Greece in 2026 – ‘The wolf is a wild...

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...

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Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

Wine consumption in Greece rose 11.1% in 2025/26, surpassing 1.1 million hectolitres. Industry data contradict...

Wall Street surges 1,000 points after Democrats’ election sweep as AI stocks tumble

Democratic control of Congress fuels gains in banking, healthcare and clean energy, while Musk-linked companies...

Oil: Brent nears three-week low as markets assess potential developments in US-Iran relations

Brent fell to as low as $101.7 a barrel after the US midterm elections concluded

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

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