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Friday
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Jun 2026
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World

The fine print of the “Islamabad Agreement” that Trump and Iran are preparing to sign

What the preliminary memorandum between the US & Iran provides regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s nuclear program & frozen Iranian funds – Trump announces the “end of the war” with Iran – Tehran says “nothing is final”

Politics

Mitsotakis: “Red lines” for Turkey, message on Libya and migration – What he said about a third term and Europe

The Prime Minister made clear that Greece will not accept any questioning of its sovereign rights, defended the hardline approach on migration, and set Europe’s competitiveness and security as top priorities

12 Friday Jun 2026
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World

The safest countries in the world in 2026: Which one is consistently first for 19 consecutive years and where Greece ranks

Countries that stand out for their safety usually combine low levels of violence, functioning institutions, high social trust, good relations with their neighbors, and a high quality of life

Greece

Emergency weather bulletin – Storms, lightning, squalls and hail in 8 regions, when the bad weather begins

The bad weather will start from the afternoon in northern and central Greece, with locally strong rain and thunderstorms

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Mitsotakis’s Barbed Remarks About Samaras, the First Discussions on the State Ballot, Margaritis and Roussopoulos, SYRIZA and the Party Coffers, and the London Gala

World Cup 2026: The Largest Betting Event in History

World

Incredible: A single dose of a well-known substance “woke up” the brain of an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease

A single case of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease showed a temporary improvement in speech, movement, social interaction, and independence. Researchers stress that this is...

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: In the spring, elections in a light jacket, he made a reference to his son’s wedding & prediction for the World Cup

The prime minister, in a relaxed mood, made his own prediction for the World Cup, saying it will be a...

Mitsotakis “signaled” elections in the spring of 2027 and the spirit of New Democracy’s handling of Antonis Samaras

The Prime Minister ruled out scenarios of early elections, insisted...

Mitsotakis begins a “marathon” to the elections with emphasis on the first miles – 50 candidates for the ballots to be announced soon

“When you run a marathon, the race is won in...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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29 May 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

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Violent clashes in Albania: Citizens reacted to the creation of a resort in a protected coastal zone

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Legends and mysteries haunting Greece, from Davelis Cave to the Drosoulites

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Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

5

Minoan Palaces: what their inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List means and entails

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Rejected at second instance: Turkish appeal over “Turkaegean” dismissed – Theodorikakos: “Vindication of our national positions”

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29 May 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

2

Violent clashes in Albania: Citizens reacted to the creation of a resort in a protected coastal zone

3

Legends and mysteries haunting Greece, from Davelis Cave to the Drosoulites

4

Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

5

Minoan Palaces: what their inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List means and entails

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Rejected at second instance: Turkish appeal over “Turkaegean” dismissed – Theodorikakos: “Vindication of our national positions”

8 Attica Beaches That Athenians Love and Visitors Rarely Find

Beyond the €120 sunbeds of the Riviera, the coast Athenians actually swim - quiet coves, clear water, no entrance fee

6 Open-Air Cinemas and the Art of a Perfect Athens Summer Night

From a 1935 Acropolis-view screen to a rooftop in Plaka, the cinemas and the neighborhood spots that complete the evening

Secret Plaka: A Multi-Layered World Unto Itself

Athens’ oldest and most visited neighborhood never ceases to thrill and engage anyone who looks beyond the surface

11 Restaurants in Milos, Chosen by People Who Go Every Summer

From a hidden 1981 tavern to volcanic-sand cooking on the south coast, the restaurants worth planning your trip around

Another Paros: Finding the Island’s True Character

A journey behind the scenes of a cosmopolitan Cyclades favorite, guided by the locals who keep its traditions alive

Kastellorizo: A Masterclass in Mediterranean Restraint

With a minimal digital footprint and a single harbor town, this remote island has quietly become the season's favorite escape

The Best Greek Swimsuit and Resortwear Brands to Know This Summer

A curated edit of swimwear, resort clothing, and accessories rooted in Greek craft, modern design, and practical elegance

Laptop, Coffee, Designer Bites: The 30 Most Work-Friendly Cafés in Athens

Where the grind meets grace: a tight edit of central places for anyone who knows how to work the room

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 Prophet Jeremiah and the Macedonian King Alexander the Great

Feeding the Homeless: St. Nicholas Hosts Midnight Run on June 14

Volunteers invited to prepare and distribute meals to New Yorkers in need

Greek Community of Toronto: Greek School Information Session

Curious About Greek School? What makes our Greek School different?

Trump and Patriarch Theophilus discussed the protection of Christians in the Middle East

The Patriarch of Jerusalem raised with the US President the issue of the security of...

The inauguration of the Sagrada Família envisioned by Gaudí: the Pope, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and Sánchez in attendance

Working meeting of Lina Mendoni with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem in Athens

She assured him of the Ministry of Culture’s support and of the immediate launch of the program for documenting and...

The “Resurrection” of Mystras after 777 years of decay & 42 years of restoration work: The castle town is now open to visitors

The Palace of the Palaiologoi, the Throne Hall, the Kantakouzenos wings, and the administrative quarters...

Angelos Antonopoulos: He fell in love with theater, served cinema, was loved through television

Timelessly elegant, charming without possessing the classic traits of a leading man, he constituted a...

Miranda Kerr and her husband celebrate nine years of marriage, the joint post they shared

The 43-year-old model and the 35-year-old co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, Evan Spiegel, got married...

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...

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi: their new public appearance, the dinner and the affectionate gestures

The first rumours about a relationship started about a month ago, when they were spotted...

Emergency weather bulletin – Storms, lightning, squalls and hail in 8 regions, when the bad weather begins

Fast-moving weather system with storms, lightning, and hail today

Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns of intense weather phenomena in Thessaly, Epirus, Halkidiki, Evia, and the Sporades – improvement expected from...

Bad weather front approaching: Seven regions at highest risk, according to Tsatrafyllias forecast

"The critical period will be from 12:00 to 19:00 on Friday afternoon," according to the...

Five Greek beaches listed among 10 Best in Europe in 2026

Greece's coastlines are rated according to water quality, accessibility, available activities, natural beauty and suitability...

Border screening, faster asylum procedures, and returns: The new Migration Pact in 10+1 questions and answers

Everything you need to know about the new asylum rules, the return of migrants, and the obligations of EU member...

Incredible: A single dose of a well-known substance “woke up” the brain of an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease

A single case of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease showed...

The fine print of the “Islamabad Agreement” that Trump and Iran are preparing to sign

What the preliminary memorandum between the US & Iran provides...

The safest countries in the world in 2026: Which one is consistently first for 19 consecutive years and where Greece ranks

Countries that stand out for their safety usually combine low...

Commission approves the Marine Observatory – Papastavrou: Greece at the forefront of Marine Environment protection

Warning from study on Delos: The island is sinking by one centimeter per year – The optimistic and the adverse scenario

The “Climate Observatory” by the Academy of Athens, the National Observatory of Athens, and the Ephorate of Antiquities of the...

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs: What the first hours of Earth’s ultimate catastrophe looked like

Scientists describe a prolonged “global winter period” that lasted more than a decade

Karpathos frog: The island prince fighting for survival

On the island of Karpathos, one of Europe’s rarest amphibians is fighting a quiet battle for survival.

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Greece is back in the markets with a 10-year bond reissue: Opened the offer book, around 3.8% initial yield

The move is part of Greece's loan program for the first half of 2026

Theodoricacos: If food industries and supermarkets do not agree on price cuts, the cap should be extended for two months

Strict controls and fines are imposed on anyone who violates the law, the Development Minister...

Major international brands double down on mykonos as new luxury hospitality projects arrive

Four Seasons, Fouquet’s and MGallery among the glamorous investments – Despite Middle East-related turbulence, Mykonos...

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

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

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Paxos island