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Abeille Marengo enters international waters today as Turkey’s possible response comes under scrutiny

The French research vessel has passed Kasos and is sailing south-southeast of Karpathos as Greece and Cyprus assert their authority over the cable project, while Athens monitors the possibility of Turkish intervention

Politics

Greek government reshuffle: Spanakis moves to Development Ministry, Vartzopoulos returns to Health, Liakos appointed to Interior

Three changes to the Greek government have been announced following the resignation of Deputy Development Minister Lazaros Tsavdaridis. Vassilis Spanakis takes on a new portfolio, Dimitris Vartzopoulos returns to office and Vangelis Liakos joins the government for the first time

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World

Netanyahu to meet Eisenkot amid reports of possible Israeli military action against Iran

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has demanded regular security briefings and warned of the “disastrous consequences” of any military operation against Iran that is not justified by an immediate threat, amid growing tensions with Netanyahu

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Waiter remanded in custody over €206m Thessaloniki tax fraud scheme: ‘I got involved because I was good at my job’

Netanyahu to meet Eisenkot amid reports of possible Israeli military action against Iran

Greek government reshuffle: Spanakis moves to Development Ministry, Vartzopoulos returns to Health, Liakos appointed to Interior

Greek mayors and ruling party MPs rebel against new building density plans in Athens’ northern suburbs

Abeille Marengo enters international waters today as Turkey’s possible response comes under scrutiny

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Waiter remanded in custody over €206m Thessaloniki tax fraud scheme: ‘I got involved because I was good at my job’

A 56-year-old waiter accused of managing a network of straw men has been remanded in custody, while a 27-year-old woman linked to nine companies was...

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Basketball phones and the surprises they may reveal, mayors up in arms over building rules, and a decisive day for Tsavdaridis

The possible revelations from a basketball corruption investigation, pressure on the government over building regulations, and developments in the Tsavdaridis affair dominate today's political and...

Economy

Greek tax return declarations 2025: Incomes rose by €9.85billionn, two thirds of self-employed workers earning under €10,000

Tax authority figures reveal rising incomes and higher tax bills, with average declared household income reaching €16,808. Yet one in six taxpayers was caught by...

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World

Science or Cult? Climate change experts opting out of parenthood over “grim environmental projections”

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Conspiracy theories or secret EU intelligence? The 72-hour survival kit alarming Europe

Economy

Greece commits €120 million to European drive to create global technology champions

World

Serbia’s “Student List” plans defence spending of 5% of GDP, strategic Air Defence shield and military pay rises

Politics

ECHR rules Albania violated Fredi Beleris’s rights through prolonged pre-trial detention

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> Politics

Diplomatic manoeuvring in Dublin: Greek PM to raise Turkey-Libya maritime deal, as Ankara keeps a low profile

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to thank EU partners for their support over the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, as tensions...

Greek government reshuffle: Spanakis moves to Development Ministry, Vartzopoulos returns to Health, Liakos appointed to Interior

Three changes to the Greek government have been announced following...

Abeille Marengo enters international waters today as Turkey’s possible response comes under scrutiny

The French research vessel has passed Kasos and is sailing...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

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

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Pierrakakis: Greece is “Europe’s Champion” in tackling tax evasion, says Hoekstra, praising “impressive results”

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Greek yoghurt tops UK exports as sales surge by 67%

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

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

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Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

2

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

3

Pierrakakis: Greece is “Europe’s Champion” in tackling tax evasion, says Hoekstra, praising “impressive results”

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Greek yoghurt tops UK exports as sales surge by 67%

5

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

6

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

>Travel

A Visitor’s Dream: Athens’ 23 Most Interesting Restaurants

The list a true Athenian shares only with friends: beloved local spots, ambitious kitchens and a few surprises

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

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>Diaspora

Team Greece reach All Nations Cup semi-finals after dramatic win over England

Greek Community of Melbourne schools turn family recipes into digital cookbook

‘One Recipe, One Story’ project brings generations together to preserve family memories and Greek cultural...

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...

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> Culture

>Culture

Billy Idol to perform at Release Athens this summer

Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

Greece’s former royal estate at Tatoi is preparing to reopen following a major restoration, with three museums, thousands of royal...

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

Three separate provisions have been passed since 2004 that bypass the 1963 law prohibiting the...

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...

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>culture>history>art>music

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Tasting wines from around the Peloponnese at the first Tsabi Wine Fest on November 15

Twenty-four Peloponnesian wineries, over 100 labels and four sommelier-led masterclasses create an ideal opportunity for...

Actor Stacy Keach dies aged 85: Golden Globe-winning actor and legendary TV detective Mike Hammer

The American actor, who played Barabbas in Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth, died in Poland...

US arrests Iranian ‘King of Instagram’ over fraud, robbery and extortion: Photos of cash, naked women and debauchery

Farzad ‘Tony’ Toutouni, 55, was arrested in late October after a lengthy criminal history and...

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> Society

>Society

Greek mayors and ruling party MPs rebel against new building density plans in Athens’ northern suburbs

Waiter remanded in custody over €206m Thessaloniki tax fraud scheme: ‘I got involved because I was good at my job’

A 56-year-old waiter accused of managing a network of straw men has been remanded in custody, while a 27-year-old woman...

Major power outage leaves Greek island of Lesbos without electricity

Power supply began to be gradually restored at around 8.30pm

Gov.gr upgrade to simplify public services, with consent replacing digital certificates

Tenders for 1,000 additional traffic cameras have also been completed – How speeding and other...

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> World

> World

Just one hour outside his cell and no conjugal visits: Russell Brand’s life in prison after 10.5-year sentence

Russell Brand faces a drastically different life behind bars following his conviction for rape and sexual assaults, with restricted family...

Trump questions fairness of midterm election results: ‘Does anyone believe they were fair?’

In a post on Truth Social, the US president also...

Netanyahu to meet Eisenkot amid reports of possible Israeli military action against Iran

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has demanded regular security briefings...

Pete Hegseth reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier over laughter and talking

The US Defence Secretary’s entourage was told to remain silent...

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> Environment

>Environment

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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Greek tax return declarations 2025: Incomes rose by €9.85billionn, two thirds of self-employed workers earning under €10,000

Tax authority figures reveal rising incomes and higher tax bills, with average declared household income...

Who can stay in their home by paying rent instead of facing foreclosure: Eligibility criteria and property buyback

Greece’s new property acquisition and leaseback scheme will allow vulnerable debtors to remain in their...

Greek inflation accelerates to 5.7% in October as natural gas prices surge 80%

Inflation in Greece rose to 5.7% in October, driven by sharp increases in energy, housing...

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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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