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Thursday
21
May 2026
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Gas smell in Attica: What the new data analysis and the map of “suspicious” areas show

In a post, meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas presented an analysis based on a specialized model showing which areas should be investigated.

Greece

Athens public transport upgraded: New trains, “smart” network, and more frequent metro and bus routes

“We said it, we did it,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the Ministry of Transport event. “The biggest transformation of urban transport in recent decades is being implemented,” added Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis

21 Thursday May 2026
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Athens 18°C
Politics

Dendias: Ukraine owes a big apology for the drone, I am not among those who have believed the narrative of “calm waters”

If it had hit a cruise ship it would have gone to the bottom of the sea, the Defence Minister said about the maritime drone - "Patriot was not in Karpathos for the Turkish threat"

Economy

The real estate market: How much the boundless, ultra-luxurious blue of the Aegean and Ionian costs

Villas and simple seaside homes with sea views sold by major international real estate agencies - The Cyclades and the Ionian Islands attract the highest...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The “bus” of Karamanlis–Alexis, what they are saying to Ivan about “President Maria,” the nervous breakdown in SYRIZA, and the handbrake-law for pharmacies

Jumbo goes against the trend with block trades exceeding €5 million

World

“Welcome to Israel!”: Gaza flotilla activists tied up and kneeling at the Port of Ashdod (video)

The activists were met by Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, shouting “we are the owners here” - Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Ben-Gvir over...

Plevris: I am not optimistic that this summer we will have the reductions in migration flows we have in the Eastern Aegean

The problem, this summer, is expected to be the migratory flows from Libya and the flows that may occur to...

Marinakis to Protothema: “On election night there must be a government” — “Tsipras’ party is SYRIZA with a new tax ID number”

His views on the parties of Karystianou and Tsipras, messages...

Zoe Konstantopoulou’s parliamentary immunity lifted over defamation case filed by Georgiadis and complaint by judicial officials

The president of Course of Freedom accused PASOK of collaborating...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Elon Musk enraged over Christopher Nolan’s “Odyssey”: “It dishonors Homer, insults Greeks”

2

See Greece’s 624 blue flag beaches for 2026 — some will surprise you: The 17 best beaches in Attica

3

Greece introduces, for the first time, a comprehensive framework for the safe use of Artificial Intelligence in schools

4

Congress to Rubio: Lawmakers seek clarification on Barrack’s statements regarding Turkey, F-35s, & Hezbollah

5

US Department of War: What are the… UFOs over the Aegean seen by American pilots in 2023 and 2024

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Uzay Bulut: Even the cemetery of Imbros is being destroyed

1

Elon Musk enraged over Christopher Nolan’s “Odyssey”: “It dishonors Homer, insults Greeks”

2

See Greece’s 624 blue flag beaches for 2026 — some will surprise you: The 17 best beaches in Attica

3

Greece introduces, for the first time, a comprehensive framework for the safe use of Artificial Intelligence in schools

4

Congress to Rubio: Lawmakers seek clarification on Barrack’s statements regarding Turkey, F-35s, & Hezbollah

5

US Department of War: What are the… UFOs over the Aegean seen by American pilots in 2023 and 2024

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Uzay Bulut: Even the cemetery of Imbros is being destroyed

Sand, Not Sunbeds: 10 Wild Greek Beaches to Visit in 2026

Greece has quietly set aside 251 shores for the sand, the junipers and the silence. Here are our picks

Insider’s Cut: The Very Best from “This Is Athens City Festival 2026”

Music, cinema, art, walks, street culture, books and open-air parties: 20 events not to miss this May

The Most Unmissable Music Performances of Summer 2026

We point you to the 16 most talked about and electrifying music concerts taking place during the hottest months

Praise from Dutch website for the Aegean’s secret destination: Rare vegetation, lush green gorges, exotic beaches

In the extensive feature, the Greek island is described as the “Wild West of the Aegean”

8 Stunning Spring Hikes in Greece You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Discover trails and routes that become jaw-droppingly beautiful during the brief months of spring

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

This Drive Takes You from Storybook Metsovo to the Otherworldly Meteora

Forests, mountain villages, and extraordinary scenery make this route feel far richer than its price tag suggests

Feel Those Bubbles: Athens’ Top 10 Spritzerias

Athenians have caught up with the Italian passion for Spritz, or aperitivo. Here are the best spots for refreshing nose-tingles

Corfu’s Top 15 Restaurants in Summer 2026

From cliff-side trattorias to cobbled-lane bistros, a culinary map of the Ionian capital of flavor

12 Superb New Openings in Thessaloniki Worth Going Out for Right Now

From a Ghanaian kitchen to a museum garden at dusk, these are the openings remaking the city

Thyranoixia of the Saint Tychon Parish in Luleå, Sweden

“Life of Byron”opens at the Greek Center next week

Opening next weekend at The Greek Centre, The Life of Byron returns in a newly...

What relationship did Saint Nectarios have with Marcus Aurelius?

By His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

AHEPA hosts successful 2026 biennial congressional banquet in Washington

Greek and Cypriot diplomats, U.S. lawmakers and distinguished public figures honored during the annual event...

New French legislation opens a “window” for the return of Parthenon fragments from the Louvre

Lily Collins in Mykonos for the filming of Emily in Paris – the €20,000-per-week villa

Filming of the series Emily in Paris has begun in Mykonos, with the first image showing the series’ lead actress,...

13th AGON International Archaeological and Cultural Documentary Festival: Coming with 62 films from around the world

The screenings will take place at the Greek Film Archive

Lina Mendoni at the EU Council of Culture Ministers: “The instrumentalization of culture during periods of armed conflict cannot be accepted”

The Minister of Culture insisted on the need for transparency in the training data used...

Lily Collins at Mykonos windmills for the filming of Emily in Paris — see photos

Filming for the series starring lead actress Lily Collins has begun at Agios Sostis and...

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was won by Bulgaria with 516 points after a thriller finish against Israel – Akylas finished 10th for Greece

Everything that happened in the Vienna final

Scientists decode the body of a woman who lived to 117: The telomere paradox and the “youthful” gut

Doctors noted that until the final months of her life she maintained good cardiovascular function,...

Gas smell in Attica: What the new data analysis and the map of “suspicious” areas show

Athens public transport upgraded: New trains, “smart” network, and more frequent metro and bus routes

“We said it, we did it,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the Ministry of Transport event. “The biggest transformation...

Synolakis on the smell in Attica: the characteristic “rotten egg” odor and deeper waters with hydrogen sulfide and ammonia

As he notes to protothema.gr, it is important to avoid rushed conclusions, and in his...

Stricter rules, new exclusion zones and a “cut-off” at 1,200 meters for wind farms, ban on wind turbines in Attica

The ban on wind turbines also applies to the Metropolitan Area of Thessaloniki, as well...

Tehran considers a new US proposal after the visit of the Pakistani mediator

We have received the views of the US side and are now considering them, an Iranian official told state television,...

Trump on Iran: Either we’ll finish it or they will sign an agreement

Speaking to journalists, he reiterated that “their navy has been...

Israel considers closing its consulate in Constantinople

According to Agence France-Presse, no Israeli diplomat is currently on...

Israel towards elections in autumn, the Knesset voted to dissolve

With 110 votes out of 120 MPs, the bill passed...

Emotional scenes in the Ambracian Gulf: Mother dolphin mourns her calf, refuses to leave it behind

NASA launches new mission to discover the origin of the mysterious energy ring around Earth

One of the mission’s key goals is to better understand how the ring current changes during solar storms

Loss of biodiversity directly threatens human health, study shows

The decline in pollinator insect populations directly threatens human health, nutrition, and overall well-being, according to new research published in...

The second-largest “mega-tsunami” in history struck Alaska: Landslide triggered a wave nearly 500 meters high

The collapse of part of a mountain into a fjord in southeastern Alaska created a wave taller than the Eiffel...

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Eurostat: Inflation in Greece confirmed at 4.6% in April

Inflation in the euro area reached 3% and in the European Union 3.2%

The secrets of the new “Renovate” program: Subsidies of up to 95% — but with a rent freeze for 3 years

The program will first open for vacant homes entering the rental market with a mandatory...

Athens International Airport maintains its forecast for passenger traffic growth in 2026 despite the crisis in the Middle East

The airport in Athens maintains its forecast for growth in passenger traffic this year, despite...

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

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city

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

>Photo of the day

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