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Newlywed couple among two of the victims of Plaka tragedy: They were in Greece for their honeymoon
The other couple who were with them were reportedly expecting a child – All six missing people were recovered dead from the rubble of the collapsed building – Investigations continue into the causes of the explosion
Greece
Tragic end to building collapse in Plaka: All six missing people found dead, last two bodies located
Rescuers used special acoustic detection geophones and cameras to locate any people trapped under the rubble
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Politics
October with a heavy diplomatic agenda for Greece: UN Presidency, Turkey and the critical succession of the Secretary-General
Athens is called upon to manage critical international developments, the process of selecting a new UN Secretary-General, tensions with Turkey and energy insecurity due to Iran
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Politics
Kosovitsa in Northern Epirus: The village divided between Greece & Albania in 1923
Its centuries-old history, how it got its name – Its cession to Albania under the Florence Protocol (1913) and its final transfer to the neighbouring...
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomWhat the (unpublished) poll findings say, Mitsotakis as peacemaker in Athens, Tsipras, Kasidiaris and the forgotten “present”
Free batteries & Oracle’s problems in the desert
Culture
Anna Vissi: Rapturous reception at packed OAKA as tens of thousands of spectators attend
“You are embracing me so tightly and so uniquely that I will overcome the anxiety,” she said – The popular singer opened the concert with...
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Greek-made drones at the Defence Ministry’s three factories: From 15,000 units in 2026 to 1 million annually (photos)
From Acharnes and Xanthi to the new factory in Malakasa...
Mitsotakis on 37 years since the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis: We are following in his footsteps, fighting for what he wanted
Pavlos Bakoyannis was assassinated on 26 September 1989 by the...
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>This week's Highlights
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Return of illegal migrants to third countries enters final phase: Greece and four other countries’ plans and the three options under consideration
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North Macedonia-based group calls for armed self-organisation against “fascist Greece” after Florina festival song probe
Historic Greek-language Deutsche Welle service survives as Germans reverse closure decision
Strong backlash, combined with a striking rise in the service’s measurable performance, led to the...
Greece and British Museum talks on Parthenon Sculptures collapse over ownership, Telegraph reports
Athens has signalled no early return to negotiations, despite the British Museum insisting discussions remain constructive, while Greek officials reject...
Search for missing elderly couple after explosion knocks down building in Athens’ Plaka
Search dogs are sifting the rubble on Lysikratous Street as relatives fail to reach the pair by phone, while the...
A “Breath of fresh air” in the Strait of Hormuz: 60 ships passed through in a single day despite the U.S.-Iran war
Around 22 million barrels of oil were transported, as Washington-Tehran...
Omiros the Blind Caretta Caretta turtle rescued off Gytheio dies in Cornwall aquarium
Omiros, found injured on Mavrovouni beach in 2007, spent his remaining years in Newquay's ocean tank, where he helped thousands...
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Fuel crisis hits the EU: Shortages, emergency measures and €30 more for every diesel fill-up
The legacy of the “diesel era” leaves European drivers vulnerable to the new fuel crisis...
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
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