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Sep 2026
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Politics

“We always keep reserves”: Mitsotakis signals fuel intervention – Announcements at end of September, measures on the table

Based on the data available so far, the fund contains between €150 million and €200 million as a “reserve” for the period from October through December, although it may be possible to do something better

Politics

What Turkey seeks by raising tensions with the “old formula” of island demilitarisation

Turkey’s encirclement syndrome has always been dominant in state policy, but now this “threat” is coming from its major regional rival, Israel

17 Thursday Sep 2026
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Greece

Mazonakis death: Gaka and Theodoropoulos to be held separately in a special area at Korydallos Prison

They were remanded in custody yesterday with the agreement of the investigating magistrate and prosecutor

Politics

First post-Thessaloniki International Fair polls put New Democracy above 30%: Findings from the Pulse & Opinion Polls

New Democracy at 30.5% in Pulse, 31% in Opinion Poll – “These figures are the springboard for a single-party majority,” a government source tells protothema.gr

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Samaras, Kasidiaris and the far-right apartment building, the difficult winter and Mitsotakis’s measures, the center-left salad and the “new Nikos,” the Kamba villa and Dimand

The country’s fifth systemic bank & Greece as an infrastructure platform for Europe’s AI

Culture

“95 Years of Papastratos – This Is Our Story”: The anniversary documentary starring its people

A documentary that sheds light on the milestones of a journey spanning almost a century, as well as its pioneering spirit and its care for...

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament on Constitutional Revision (video)

Today’s second vote on the articles to be revised - The next Parliament will determine their content

Kasiadaris released from prison, welcomed by supporters: “I am returning to the front line”

He emerged holding the Greek flag — What he said...

First opinion polls after the Thessaloniki International Fair: The Maximos Mansion assessment, Mitsotakis’s messages from Kastellorizo and the strategy to consolidate support

At least three polls will be published this week, with...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

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Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

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“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

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Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

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AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

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Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

3

“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

4

Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

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AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

Kolonaki’s 30 Best Places to Eat, from Fine Dining to Street Food

Trendy street food, exciting Asian dishes, brunch worth waking up for, chic bistros, romantic fine dining and everything in between

Athens Doesn’t Do Off-Season: The 2026 Fall Culture Agenda

A thoughtful selection, the kind we'd hand a friend: the best of the season's exhibitions, festivals, concerts, and walks.

Athens in the Air: 25 Rooftops for Long Evenings and Late Stars

The city's elevated tables have outgrown the view. Now the kitchens, cellars, and cocktails are the reason to go up

21 Reasons the Ionian Islands Are Greece’s Most Delicious Archipelago

Venetian roots, boat-fresh seafood and some of Greece's most ambitious kitchens: where to eat across Corfu, Zakynthos and more.

Island Hopping, One Beer at a Time: 12 Bottles Worth Chasing Across Greece

From a Mykonian fresh lager to a pale ale from Lesvos, the beers that capture the energy of island breweries

Schinoussa: Perfectly Said, A Resting Place Among the Cyclades

A gentle, pastoral isle favored by yachts, where a walkable circuit of vineyards, sea caves and views meets low-key living

The Top 8 Museums of Athens

In this city where past and present collide, these institutions reveal Greece at its most profound

A Journey to Sifnos and Serifos: 2 Traditional Festivals, in Photographs

An invitation to a panigyri is an invitation into island life itself. This photographer and writer said "yes" twice

Donousa: The Small Cyclades at Their Wildest

Our guide to Donousa’s clear-water beaches, marked trails, family tavernas and authentic stays on the edge of the Cyclades

Small Cyclades’ Iraklia: A Guide to Cliffs, Wild Thyme and Almost Nobody Else

A chef cooking in his childhood home, a legendary cave, a seaplane wreck, 8 exciting trails, and so much more.

AHIF students gain firsthand understanding of Cyprus’ Security, Diplomacy and Continuing Occupation

Theo James recounts grandfather’s wartime escape from Greece

As a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, the actor revealed his grandfather Nicolas Taptiklis sailed from Athens...

Escape room, Greek Style: “Escape from the Labyrinth”

An exciting Greek adventure for children as part of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s school...

Calabria’s Grecanico speakers battle to keep an ancient Greek dialect alive

Cultural associations, musicians and educators across Calabria, Italy and the diaspora are reviving Grecanico through...

The $1.2m Ancient Greek masterpiece that became a scandal for the Met: The dark journey of the Euphronios Krater

Holy Cross: The 1,700-year-old mystery and new discoveries at the site where Jesus was crucified

Findings beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and striking similarities with the Gospel accounts – The story of Saint...

Songs, flowers and zeibekiko dances mark George Mazonakis’s final farewell in Nikaia (live feed)

Thousands gather in Nikaia throughout Sunday night to sing George Mazonakis’s songs

Jerusalem Patriarchate Signs Cooperation Memorandum with Greek State to Protect Cultural Heritage

The Greek state will provide practical support for the preservation, protection, scientific study and promotion...

Cindy Crawford says having a daughter who looks like her can be annoying, but it has its perks

“I’m sure that sometimes it’s very difficult,” she said of Kaia Gerber

Nicole Kidman on the Oscar she won in 2003: “I was at the peak of my career and came home feeling so alone”

“I was wondering, ‘Where is my partner, someone I can share this with?’ and I...

Giorgos Mazonakis’s last television interview: What he said about his hospitalization at Dromokaiteio and his relationship with his family

“God gives you what you can handle,” the singer had said. He died at the...

Rain today and winds of up to 7 Beaufort: When will temperatures return to 30°C?

Doctors remanded in custody over Mazonakis’s death: Gaka blames EKAB, Theodoropoulos says he was “dragged into it because of my wife but I adore her”

The proceedings concluded after 18 hours – Gaka reportedly said, “I’ve done so much good and this happened to me”...

Giorgos Mazonakis’s final minutes: The plasmapheresis machine repeatedly sounded alarms while Gaka pressed restart

The Hellenic Police investigation is now reconstructing in detail how the machine operated on the...

Uniformed Personnel: Who benefits from the new pay scale and how much are salaries increasing?

The new pay scale for uniformed personnel is also gradually increasing pensions, as higher salaries...

Secret US-Houthi meeting in Oman: Group pledges not to attack American ships in the Red Sea

Reuters cites information indicating that the Houthis also assured they would not attack Israeli ships – Washington has not officially...

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack targeting Mecca, Ansarallah denies it

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns the attack, calling it an...

Houthis announce they shot down Saudi F-15 fighter jet

The Houthis accuse Riyadh of carrying out hundreds of airstrikes...

AI Without Brakes: Its creators have begun to fear that it could surpass Human Intelligence

The race to develop Artificial Intelligence is causing concern not...

What Is El Niño and how may it affect Greece? 10 Questions and answers

Why is the sea salty? The chemistry of water that made earth habitable

Dorrik Stow’s Oceans: A Very Short Introduction offers a starting point for a scientific journey through the oceans — from...

Greece’s €4.77 billion climate plan gets green light from European Commission

Approved funding covers household renovations, heat pumps, social housing, student halls, electric buses, Metro trains, disability access and vehicle leasing,...

El Nino shows its “teeth”: Alarm in Panama & El Salvador as drought, lost crops & fewer ships hit the Canal

Emergency measures by governments as drought affects water reserves, crops and global trade flows

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Europe on the brink of an Energy nightmare: Saudi Aramco cancels or delays Crude Oil deliveries to European refineries

Market sources say at least three European refineries have already been told that cargoes scheduled...

Energy domino effect ‘inflates’ winter bills for households and businesses, with new defensive measures looming

From heating oil and transport fuels to natural gas and electricity, the crisis in the...

Bank of Greece: Inflation expected to reach 3.5% in 2026 — When will it ease?

High energy and services prices are fueling persistent inflationary pressures

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

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

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Tymfi Dragon Lake