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Turkey issues second Anti-NAVTEX in hours, challenging Cyprus’s EEZ and EMC cable survey operations linking Asia and Europe

Ankara describes the area of the planned geophysical surveys as part of the ‘Turkish continental shelf’ and disputes Larnaca’s authority to issue NAVTEX notices

Politics

Mitsotakis in Brussels: “We won’t blow the budget for the election” – Door left open to further support measures

"Greece is not a Gaulish village": Message on the energy crisis – Red line on agricultural and cohesion funding, backed by 15 allies – Dig at Androulakis over "blue letters"

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World

Trump fires Katie Zachariah as White House Press Secretary just five days after she took office

Katie Zachariah was removed after delivering her first and only press briefing, amid questions about her professional credentials and her claim to be a lawyer despite not holding a licence to practise

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Trump fires Katie Zachariah as White House Press Secretary just five days after she took office

US on alert over dozens of suspicious letters containing unknown white powder sent to politicians and election offices

Iran does not want nuclear weapons, Pezeshkian says, declaring readiness for talks

Albania: Anti-Rama student protests spread nationwide, with clashes, injuries and arrests

Mitsotakis in Brussels: “We won’t blow the budget for the election” – Door left open to further support measures

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George Vardinogiannis, known as “The Captain”, dies aged 90

The Greek shipping magnate died today after spending several days in hospital. His nickname, by which he became widely known, was linked to his maritime...

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Nikos A. and the theories about the… flipped burger, the (in)competent Panos and Alexis, the Swiss KKR, gay adoptions

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Eight substances found in George Mazonakis’s blood, including cocaine, family-appointed expert says

Toxicological tests identified eight substances in the late Greek singer’s blood, protothema.gr discovered, with propofol, midazolam and flumazenil among the most significant findings

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Lifestyle

Cretan shepherd goes viral and catches BBC’s attention (video)

World

Trans person in the US stabbed a 50-year-old man 13 times after he mocked him for using the women’s restroom – The knife blade broke off in victim’s skull

Culture

Israel returns 22 antiquities illegally removed from Greece (photos)

World

Outrage over Islamic preachers in London accused of advising Muslims to beat their wives and supporting executions of gay people (videos)

Politics

Memorial to 1922 refugees unveiled at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: “Historical memory must not be confined to books”, rector says

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> Politics

> Politics

How the path was cleared for work to resume on the Greece–Cyprus cable: France’s moves and the Turkey backdrop

The process will take at least two weeks, meaning work is expected to begin after the end of October

Mitsotakis in Brussels: “We won’t blow the budget for the election” – Door left open to further support measures

"Greece is not a Gaulish village": Message on the energy...

Turkey issues second Anti-NAVTEX in hours, challenging Cyprus’s EEZ and EMC cable survey operations linking Asia and Europe

Ankara describes the area of the planned geophysical surveys as...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Kosovitsa in Northern Epirus: The village divided between Greece & Albania in 1923

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Birth rates have fallen by more than 50% in six Greek prefectures – Which island is defying the demographic decline

3

Ancient Olympia: New projects underway at the archaeological site (photos)

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September 27: The assassination of Greece’s first Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias

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Athens’ Ancient Kerameikos cemetery reopens to visitors after major overhaul

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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)

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Kosovitsa in Northern Epirus: The village divided between Greece & Albania in 1923

2

Birth rates have fallen by more than 50% in six Greek prefectures – Which island is defying the demographic decline

3

Ancient Olympia: New projects underway at the archaeological site (photos)

4

September 27: The assassination of Greece’s first Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias

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Athens’ Ancient Kerameikos cemetery reopens to visitors after major overhaul

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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)

>Travel

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

Athens’ 15 Best Gastrotaverns: Not Quite a Taverna, Not a Formal Restaurant Either

Some of Athens’ most sought-after tables pair inventive Greek cooking with the convivial spirit of the taverna

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

13 Fascinating Creative Classes to Fall for in Athens

A curated selection of the capital’s most inspiring workshops for the pleasure of making something with your own hands

Farm Life, Elevated: 21 Agritourism Retreats Across Greece

From olive groves and mountain vineyards to island farms, these guesthouses invite you to experience a slower, more grounded Greece

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Archbishop Ieronymos and Archbishop Makarios discuss the future of Hellenism in Australia

Greek Film Festival opens in Melbourne with sold-out comedy and a Greek wedding celebration

More than 800 guests attended the opening-night screening of Best Friends Forever, as the 31st...

Sophocles’ Electra to close the 31st Greek Film Festival in Melbourne and Sydney

Dimitri Tarlow’s acclaimed contemporary production will bring the 2026 Greek Film Festival to a close...

AHEPA leaders meet with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis during UN General Assembly

The “Oli Mazi” luncheon was co-hosted by AHEPA and several other Greek American organizations to...

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> Culture

>Culture

Turkish archaeologists claim to have found world’s oldest shipwreck: ‘We’re the first to touch these objects in 5,000 years’

Prespes: Greece, Albania and North Macedonia join forces to seek UNESCO World Heritage status

The joint transnational nomination dossier is expected to be submitted in 2030

Roman-era ceramic vessels, plates, bowls and trays found in a 2,100-year-old shipwreck off Antalya

The ship is believed to have departed from the ancient settlement of Rhossus and been...

Urban Art Project Athens Takes ‘The Energy of the Metropolis’ to Barcelona

Urban Art Project Athens brings its photographic dialogue between Athens and Barcelona to Haba Art...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

“The future of luxury hospitality has people at its heart”: How a top hotel group prioritises employees as much as guests

As Sani/Ikos Group expands across the Mediterranean, its investment in its people through education, skill...

Flying cars are here, Tesla says, unveiling new, space-age Roadster that drives upside down and flies (see videos)

"Real life, baby" - Developed in collaboration with SpaceX, the new Roadster features 10 compressed-air...

Marie Claire Greece’s Power Trip to explore women and longevity at Cape Sounio

A line-up of international stars, scientists and Greek public figures will discuss healthspan, ageing and...

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> Society

>Society

Illegal gambling in Greece: How a criminal ring used rigged software and panic buttons to evade police

Eight substances found in George Mazonakis’s blood, including cocaine, family-appointed expert says

Toxicological tests identified eight substances in the late Greek singer’s blood, protothema.gr discovered, with propofol, midazolam and flumazenil among the...

Rhodes assesses storm damage as all schools undergo safety checks before pupils return

A 62-year-old man lost his life in the severe weather – Damage assessments and inspections...

Thieves steal €4.7 million in gold sovereigns and jewellery from elderly woman in Thessaloniki scam

A phone call on Tuesday and the instruction to “leave the door open” led to...

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> World

> World

Turkey raises tensions with NAVTEX ahead of Eunomia exercise in area earmarked for cable-laying vessel

The research vessel Abeille Marengo is also expected to pass through an area south of Kastellorizo, previously designated by the...

Major Interpol operation leads to 95 child sex abuse arrests in 17 countries, father accused of selling videos of his son

A man in Argentina allegedly sexually blackmailed more than 260...

Katie Zacharia admits she never passed the bar exam to practise law

The new White House press secretary has presented herself as...

Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over legal credentials

She never passed the California bar exam but repeatedly used...

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> Environment

>Environment

Ozone pollution: More than a third of the world’s population exposed to dangerous levels in 2026

Shocking data on the environmental crime in the Kifisos: Lack of oxygen is killing fish

What scientific studies and the HCMR’s live monitoring data reveal about uncontrolled pollution – 4,839 tonnes of biochemical oxygen demand,...

Reports of daily wolf attacks on hunting dogs in Fthiotida: the “red” zones

The Lamia Hunting Association is calling for an official census and proposing that a bounty be placed on wolves

The butterflies left Rhodes’ valley weeks earlier: What caused their premature migration

High temperatures, lack of humidity and pressures on the area’s microclimate are linked to the mass departure of the rare...

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> Economy

ATHEX 1.22 2613.49 31.39

> Economy

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Greece inflation Hits 5.1% in September as Eurozone Rate Rises to 3.8%

Energy was the biggest contributor to annual inflation in the eurozone, followed by services, industrial...

Tax authorities investigate booming influencer industry as market heads towards €100m

Tax officials have targeted more than 200 accounts, while 18 influencers are being investigated over...

Nikos Papathanasis: EU funding secured for energy upgrades at healthcare facilities

Buildings at Karditsa General Hospital, the Centre for Physical and Medical Rehabilitation and Alexandroupoli University...

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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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Agia Napa – Cyprus