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Friday
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Mar 2026
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Politics

Greek Parliament ratifies Greece–Chevron agreements for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation

Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou, closing the two-day debate that preceded the vote in the Hellenic Parliament, described the decision as a “historic day for Greece.”

World

The U.S. places a $10 million bounty on Mojtaba Khamenei and leaders of the Revolutionary Guards, sends 5,000 Marines and warships to the Middle East (Update)

Thriller over a U.S. aerial refueling tanker that crashed in Iraq: Pro-Iranian group says “we shot it down” – CENTCOM: The crash “was not caused by hostile or friendly fire”

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World

Dubai turns into a ghost city: Camels and empty sunbeds on deserted beaches once full of billionaires and influencers, videos and photos

The streets are now deserted following the escalation in the Middle East, with locals and foreigners fleeing the emirate en masse. The days of luxury and opulence now seem part of a not-so-distant past

Travel

Everything that happened at the Travel.gr Greece Talks conference – What Hatzidakis, Pierrakakis, Dimas and tourism professionals said

The Travel.gr Conference

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

K.M and the (as if he would do it) elections, fears & hopes for tourism, Nikos A.’s “Odyssey,” EKKOMED’s money & complaints, the extremely wealthy Spaniard

China, Tsakos, West Africa, and Venezuela

Greece

20-year-old killed in Thessaloniki after being chased and stabbed in the back

Authorities are examining football hooligan motives, while the young man also reportedly belonged to a group that arranged fake meetings with people by pretending they...

Odysseas Konstantinopoulos resigns as MP after his expulsion, returns the seat to PASOK

He informed Nikos Androulakis via SMS just a few hours after his expulsion – “Throughout my term, I had my...

Mitsotakis will govern until 2027 without changes in the government: Why he clearly ruled out scenarios of early elections and a cabinet reshuffle

The Prime Minister reminds his interlocutors that even in 2023...

Real Polls: New Democracy at a 9-month high with a 16.3-point lead over PASOK, which would gain 5.8 points if it changed leader

The survey confirms the dominance of New Democracy (Greece) due...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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With 201 votes “in favor,” postal voting for Greeks abroad approved

2

Grigoris Afxentiou: 69 years since the Greek Hero’s death (video)

3

Delacroix’s iconic painting on the Greek War of Independence to be displayed in Greece

4

Ancient mosaic accidentally discovered on Evripidou street in the heart of Athens

5

Hopes for saving the Greek-Orthodox Orphanage on Prinkipo, Constantinople (video-photos)

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Amazing Karalis in Paiania: He soared to 6.17 m and “smashed” the Greek national record (video)

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With 201 votes “in favor,” postal voting for Greeks abroad approved

2

Grigoris Afxentiou: 69 years since the Greek Hero’s death (video)

3

Delacroix’s iconic painting on the Greek War of Independence to be displayed in Greece

4

Ancient mosaic accidentally discovered on Evripidou street in the heart of Athens

5

Hopes for saving the Greek-Orthodox Orphanage on Prinkipo, Constantinople (video-photos)

6

Amazing Karalis in Paiania: He soared to 6.17 m and “smashed” the Greek national record (video)

Hydra’s best dining spots, from beachfront to hidden sidestreets

Discover our favorite and most seasoned dining spots on this cosmopolitan Saronic island

Athens After Dark: Inside 30 Great Cocktail Bars

Bar-hopping made easy in a city of exceptional cocktails, all-night energy, striking design, and unforgettable experiences

Athens, with Kids: 33 Activities They’ll Actually Love

From hands‑on museums and inventive playgrounds to forest escapes and starlit domes, a carefully curated guide to Athens for families

The Best Greek Islands for Foodies

Islands where local ingredients, tradition, and craft shape every meal

A New Burger Capital? These 21 Athens Spots Make the Case

A guide to the burgers, kitchens, and flavors shaping Athens right now

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

Laptop, Coffee, Designer Bites: The 30 Most Work-Friendly Cafés in Athens

Where the grind meets grace: a tight edit of central places for anyone who knows how to work the room

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage Stores: The Best Gift You Can Buy Yourself

From couture classics to boho one‑offs and conscious secondhand, Athens’ best addresses deliver character, craft, and seriously wearable finds

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

The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

American Hellenic Institute publishes its 2025 Annual Report

International Women’s Day Luncheon celebrates women of the community

Held at St Eleftherios Hall in Brunswick, the appreciation gathering created a warm and welcoming...

“King Otto Special Film Screening” almost Sold Out

This is the story of how two contrasting cultures came together to speak the same...

Greek Community of Toronto appoints Georgia Papaspyrou as Chief Operating Officer

The appointment was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors following a recommendation from the...

“Obedient” women and “tough” men: Gen Z is turning back to…tradition, study shows

“The Waltz of Lost Dreams”: The viral song taking over TikTok and the unique performance by Panos Katsimichas’ daughter

“The Waltz of Lost Dreams” has been moving social media users, with lyrics by Alkis Alkaios and the voice of...

Athanasios Kanakis, a traveler of art

What goes through the mind of a well-traveled art director and set designer when art...

Beloved showman Giorgos Marinos has passed away at the age of 87

Pioneer of Greek entertainment and one of the first public figures to speak openly about...

Nikki Glaser to host the Golden Globe Awards for a third year

The 84th ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, 2027

Conan O’Brien’s “amazing baklava” joke about Greece and his comment on the Middle East

The American presenter spoke at the Oscars red carpet rollout at the Dolby Theatre in...

Klelia Andriolatou begins filming her first international movie: “I felt deeply moved”

Klelia Andriolatou has started filming for her first international film, sharing the deep emotion she...

Police officer arrested after fatal traffic accident in central Athens

Autumn rains are coming in the west from Thursday 19/3, new maps and videos by Thodoris Kolydas

Weather in Kolydas: Change of scenery from next Thursday with showers in the west, central and south - With good...

20-year-old killed in Thessaloniki after being chased and stabbed in the back

Authorities are examining football hooligan motives, while the young man also reportedly belonged to a...

Polish man arrested, suspected of espionage at the Souda base

The suspect denies all charges – He was photographing ships and sending the material to...

Therapist in Britain convinced his client to have sex with him to “heal” her childhood trauma

77-year-old Gordon Peck was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a 40-year-old woman who had...

David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd guitar sold for $14.55 million, becoming the most expensive in history

It is the black Fender Stratocaster known as “The Black...

Dubai turns into a ghost city: Camels and empty sunbeds on deserted beaches once full of billionaires and influencers, videos and photos

The streets are now deserted following the escalation in the...

Putin plans measures to protect energy infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks

Ukraine had announced that it used British missiles to strike...

Stunning images from the Caribbean Sea: Unknown marine creatures and corals discovered

What to do when encountered with a Mediterranean monk seal

An unusual incident occurred in Arkitsa, when passersby spotted a Mediterranean monk seal strolling along a road

The photo of the silver pelican in Lake Kerkini that fascinated National Geographic

Wildlife photographer Tony Constantinides, who managed to capture a silver pelican in Lake Kerkini as it swims in the calm...

40-year record for Mediterranean monk seal births in Greece – watch the video

In recent years, we have been witnessing a remarkable recovery of Mediterranean monk seal populations in Greece, according to MOm....

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Oil: Brent holds $100 as Iran conflict enters third week

Energy markets remain tense, with oil holding above $100 as the conflict between the US,...

Pierrakakis: We won’t leave anyone alone in the crisis; the government has the right “arsenal”

"The era of geopolitical innocence is over, and the European economy must be both resilient...

UBS: The good, the bad and the “ugly” scenario for oil and natural gas

Oil remains the most immediate indicator of geopolitical risk – Brent crude oil could range...

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

The culinary riches of Heraklion: Renowned local flavors

The culinary riches of Heraklion: Renowned local flavors

Halva for Lent

Halva for Lent

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

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