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16-year-old Laura refuses any contact with her parents; German authorities respect her request

The teenager was located in Berlin and is being hosted in a care facility, while she declined assistance from Greek authorities

Greece

Pavlos Aslanidis: “Karystianou misled us. She was telling us she would not form a party, and then we saw her announce it on television – I will not vote for her.”

“I don’t believe in xylene either, but I am looking for an answer about the fireball. We want a peaceful rally. No violence and no vandalism,” says the new president of the Association of Relatives of the Tempi Victims, speaking to protothema.gr and Antonis Sroiter.

28 Saturday Feb 2026
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How the tragedy unfolded at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport involving the 67-year-old woman with disabilities – Who “life fighter” Maria Lada was

The disability association “Hyperion” stresses that the loss of Maria Lada is not only a tragedy but a wake-up call on accessibility, raising three key questions

Greece

Metro, buses and electric railway tomorrow (28/2): Public transport services for the Tempi anniversary, detailed timetables

Public transport workers will take part in the protests marking three years since the disaster – The Metro stations “Syntagma” and “Panepistimio” will remain closed...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Pierrakakis’s fires over the “greedy bankers” and the bill (that can’t be hidden), the €2.5 million for Brad Pitt, Fessas’s move on Fourlis

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Greece

“The day my father murdered my mother — How I’m raising my younger brother”: Stefania tells her story

The daughter of the 40-year-old woman murdered in Menidi in 2024 speaks exclusively after her powerful intervention at the European Parliament. She describes the nightmare...

1,000 asylum revocations by June, announces Thanos Plevris

“Asylum is not a permanent status,” the Minister of Migration and Asylum told Parliament

Parliamentary inquiry into OPEKEPE: Findings submitted to the Speaker of Parliament

The report will be posted on the official website of...

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament: A lie that Greece has the most expensive electricity in the EU – Tariffs cheaper than the European average (updated)

“I understand exaggeration as an element of your opposition zeal,...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The “little Venice” of Greece with the stone arched bridges and the great maritime history

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Ten centuries-old olive trees in New Heraklion, Attica

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The sky is selling: The top spots in Greece for astrotourism

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Enes Kanter to Protothema: “Recep Tayyip Erdogan spreads hatred against Greece and Cyprus” – What life is like as an Interpol-wanted man

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Greek-Indian relations: How Greece unlocks the world’s largest market

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What the peoples are proud of: Greeks proud of history, Italians proud of culture and Turks proud of their patriotism

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The “little Venice” of Greece with the stone arched bridges and the great maritime history

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Ten centuries-old olive trees in New Heraklion, Attica

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The sky is selling: The top spots in Greece for astrotourism

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Enes Kanter to Protothema: “Recep Tayyip Erdogan spreads hatred against Greece and Cyprus” – What life is like as an Interpol-wanted man

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Greek-Indian relations: How Greece unlocks the world’s largest market

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What the peoples are proud of: Greeks proud of history, Italians proud of culture and Turks proud of their patriotism

Athens After Dark: Inside 30 Great Cocktail Bars

Bar-hopping made easy in a city of exceptional cocktails, all-night energy, striking design, and unforgettable experiences

Athens, with Kids: 33 Activities They’ll Actually Love

From hands‑on museums and inventive playgrounds to forest escapes and starlit domes, a carefully curated guide to Athens for families

The Best Greek Islands for Foodies

Islands where local ingredients, tradition, and craft shape every meal

A New Burger Capital? These 21 Athens Spots Make the Case

A guide to the burgers, kitchens, and flavors shaping Athens right now

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

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

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage Stores: The Best Gift You Can Buy Yourself

From couture classics to boho one‑offs and conscious secondhand, Athens’ best addresses deliver character, craft, and seriously wearable finds

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

The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

The 29 Best Restaurants Defining Thessaloniki’s Food Scene in 2026

Here’s what you’re about to discover: Culinary rock stars, humble, historic kitchens, and modern restaurants that will startle your senses

Join our Saint Nicholas family workout: Twin hard, connect, and build strength together

Axelera AI: Which “giants” financed the Greek AI chips with half a billion dollars

Over $250 million in a new round added to the "account" of Evangelos Eleftheriou's startup...

A strong “Yes” from Greeks abroad to Postal Voting and a three-seat constituency

Interior Minister Thodoris Livanios called on the opposition to vote in favor not only of...

Greek and Cypriot diplomacy highlighted at AHI policy briefing & breakfast

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) will host its Policy Briefing & Breakfast on Saturday, March...

Brad Pitt’s “injured daughter” and the peak of the film’s production

Oliver Power Grant, founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, dies at 52

Grant had built a career as an entrepreneur, executive producer, and actor

The 1st Athens International Literature Festival is coming

March 27–29 at Technopolis with free admission and writers from around the world

Strong backlash over actress who publicly insulted Eric Dane after his death: “Shame on you,” users write on social media

Laura Ann Tull accused the late actor and claimed she contributed to his departure from...

James Bond: Announcement for the next 007 approaches – Filming of the new movie to begin this year

Who are the frontrunners for the iconic role

Maria Menounos: The revealing dress she wore on her trip to Greece – see photos

“I really loved this black cutout dress,” Maria Menounos wrote in her Instagram post

Marilyn Monroe’s Palm Springs home listed for $3.3 million

The residence features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with renovations preserving the original architectural elements

How the tragedy unfolded at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport involving the 67-year-old woman with disabilities – Who “life fighter” Maria Lada was

Tragedy at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 67-year-old disabled woman falls from lift and dies in hospital

A 67-year-old disabled woman tragically lost her life after falling while disembarking from a flight at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Pavlos Aslanidis: “Karystianou misled us. She was telling us she would not form a party, and then we saw her announce it on television – I will not vote for her.”

“I don’t believe in xylene either, but I am looking for an answer about the...

Metro, buses and electric railway tomorrow (28/2): Public transport services for the Tempi anniversary, detailed timetables

Public transport workers will take part in the protests marking three years since the disaster...

Spain raises alarm over swine flu, warns of human-to-human transmission

Spain has alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) about what local authorities in Catalonia consider a case of human-to-human transmission...

“An unpleasant surprise”: Macron criticizes the EU’s temporary application of the Mercosur agreement

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposed the European Union’s decision...

Sicily: Firefighters rescued 400 rare books from a building on the brink of a landslide, watch video

The landslide in the town of Niscemi began on January...

New study challenges timelines for the origin of writing: 45,000-year-old symbols found in caves in Germany

The history of recording thoughts and emotions may be tens...

What to do when encountered with a Mediterranean monk seal

The photo of the silver pelican in Lake Kerkini that fascinated National Geographic

Wildlife photographer Tony Constantinides, who managed to capture a silver pelican in Lake Kerkini as it swims in the calm...

40-year record for Mediterranean monk seal births in Greece – watch the video

In recent years, we have been witnessing a remarkable recovery of Mediterranean monk seal populations in Greece, according to MOm....

The deepest Blue Hole in the oceans has been found: The phenomenon that puzzles experts (video)

So-called “blue holes” are naturally formed cavities on the sea floor with vertical walls, mostly found in coastal regions

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Newly built or pre-owned? The critical choice in luxury real estate in 2026

Existing luxury properties maintain a strong investment footprint when they combine architectural identity, a prime...

This is what the Metropolitan Park in Hellinikon will look like (pics)

The entire design for the project, which extends to 2 million square meters, based on...

Airbnb: Last-minute rush for declarations, taxes and sales with a “license in hand”

Time is running out for tax declarations and corrections – Restrictions in Thessaloniki and the...

Halva for Lent

Halva for Lent

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

A tour of Athens’ pastry shops for Valentine’s Day

A tour of Athens’ pastry shops for Valentine’s Day

Tangerines and their health benefits

Tangerines and their health benefits

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

>Photo of the day

Edessa Waterfalls