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Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock

No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in Israel's first election since the 7 October attacks – Opposition leaders declare Netanyahu defeated, Arab parties make historic gains and President Herzog faces a crucial decision over who should form the next government

Greece

Ochi Day 2026: Road closures in Athens and Thessaloniki – Changes to Metro, tram and bus services

Traffic restrictions will be introduced in both cities on Wednesday, 28 October, for the national holiday parades, with major roads closed and public transport services affected

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Pizza Fan: Jailed pending trial, owner Konstantinos Antaras placed under house arrest with electronic tag

The owner of the pizza chain has been remanded in custody over an alleged large-scale fraud and tax evasion scheme – Sixteen defendants released under restrictive conditions, with five more due to testify

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Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock

Ochi Day 2026: Road closures in Athens and Thessaloniki – Changes to Metro, tram and bus services

FM delivers joint statement by more than 70 countries to support women, peace and security agenda

Pizza Fan: Jailed pending trial, owner Konstantinos Antaras placed under house arrest with electronic tag

Turkey rejects claims of concessions to Greece after opposition leader attacks Erdoğan and Fidan over Aegean policy

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FM delivers joint statement by more than 70 countries to support women, peace and security agenda

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis presented the joint declaration to the UN Security Council, calling for greater female participation in peace negotiations, stronger protection against...

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Greek salad, strip clubs, beaches and a little GENOP, Karamanlis’s lunch with Pierr, UEFA’s 5+1 golden packages, the TV suitors and Goldman Sachs out of the running for Attica Group

The complication caused by the federal government shutdown & the PASP members

World

Turkey rejects claims of concessions to Greece after opposition leader attacks Erdoğan and Fidan over Aegean policy

Turkish Foreign Ministry insists its positions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean remain unchanged – Opposition leader Özgür Özel accuses Ankara of diplomatic failures, saying...

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Flying cars are here, Tesla says, unveiling new, space-age Roadster that drives upside down and flies (videos)

Culture

Greece and France forge cultural alliance

World

Who are the Florida National Guard troops heading to Mount Olympus?

Culture

British Museum wants Parthenon Sculptures to be shown in Greece but shared with London

World

Austria: Over half of convictions for rape of minors involve foreign nationals

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> Politics

> Politics

FM delivers joint statement by more than 70 countries to support women, peace and security agenda

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis presented the joint declaration to the UN Security Council, calling for greater female participation in...

UN gives Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leaders olive oil from trees planted in 2009

The symbolic gift was presented during a meeting between the...

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...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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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

6

“Nearchos” arrives in November, “Formion” also raises the flag, “Kimon” in Thessaloniki

1

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

>Travel

‘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

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Liberals pledge $1.5 million to Greek Community of Melbourne cultural initiatives

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

Date and time: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at 6pm

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...

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> Culture

>Culture

Athens International Music Festival: Five Days of Classical Music in the Heart of Athens

Jared Leto: The rock star bringing Thirty Seconds to Mars to Athens

From chart-topping hits and explosive live performances to acclaimed film roles and allegations of sexual misconduct

Ithaca’s ‘Palace of Odysseus’ to open to the public

Archaeological Council unanimously approves plans to showcase the Mycenaean palace dating to 1300 BC –...

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...

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>culture>history>art>music

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

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...

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> Society

>Society

Ochi Day 2026: Road closures in Athens and Thessaloniki – Changes to Metro, tram and bus services

Pizza Fan: Jailed pending trial, owner Konstantinos Antaras placed under house arrest with electronic tag

The owner of the pizza chain has been remanded in custody over an alleged large-scale fraud and tax evasion scheme...

Pizza Fan founder denies criminal organisation charges but admits knowing about controversial ‘treat’ system – What the lawyers say

Konstantinos Antaras, founder of Pizza Fan, insists the allegations concern tax offences rather than organised...

All we know so far about the Horiatiko scandal: 149 accused, 58 arrested and 340 companies linked to alleged €170m tax fraud network

An 850-page police investigation reveals a sprawling business network stretching from bakeries to Mykonos beach...

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> World

> World

Putin holds direct talks with the leaders of Finland and Norway on ending the war

After Putin, the leaders of Finland and Norway spoke with Zelensky as well

Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock

No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in...

Turkey rejects claims of concessions to Greece after opposition leader attacks Erdoğan and Fidan over Aegean policy

Turkish Foreign Ministry insists its positions in the Aegean and...

Israel election: Record turnout as Netanyahu seeks extension to voting hours amid allegations of intimidation and fraud

More than 66% of Israelis had voted by 6pm in...

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> Environment

>Environment

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

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

Environmental impact concerns grow as operations to contain the spill continue

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...

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> Economy

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Nike’s empire under threat: $230 billion wiped off its value as sporting stars defect and new rivals gain ground

The world’s biggest sportswear company is battling falling sales, fierce competition from On and Hoka,...

The map of new benefits: Who will receive €400 in support in November

Measures announced by the prime minister at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) are moving into...

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...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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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