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Economy
European gas prices hit €90 per megawatt hour for the first time since 2022
Rising prices have revived concerns over higher energy costs for Europe, as the adequacy of reserves and security of supply take on critical importance
Politics
Greece rejects Libya’s ratification of Turkish-Libyan maritime deal, calling it illegal and invalid
International maritime law cannot be changed by unilateral decisions lacking legal basis, the Foreign Ministry says, adding that Greece has informed its partners and allies and will take all appropriate action
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Politics
Opinion Poll: New Democracy stands at 31.5% in the Attica Basin, with a 14.6-point lead over ELAS and a 21.3-point lead over PASOK; 47.8% want a single-party government
Mitsotakis is the preferred prime minister with 30%, followed by ‘none’ at 21.4% and Tsipras at 16.6%, while Androulakis stands at 5.5% – More than six in 10 believe Greece’s international standing and defence position have strengthened over the past seven years
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Greece
Greek Navy unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze sea drone alongside nine other unmanned vessels
Developed in just six months under strict secrecy, the Greek-built vessel draws on expertise from MIT, can exceed 40 knots and marks a major step...
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomAlexis back in the café, Samaras tearing up the bailout playbook – and forget the US elections, Greece has its own Champions League battle: PerCapita, Alafouzos, Giannakopoulos and Netflix?
From Tsipras’s comments on the French unrest and Samaras’s tax-cut proposals to a high-stakes battle for European football rights, major banking deals, fibre-optic rivalries and...
World
Google Cloud outage causes widespread disruption to Revolut, banks and NHS services across Europe
Users have reported being unable to access bank accounts, make card payments or use online services as a Google Cloud technical failure disrupts major platforms,...
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Protecting kids from digital addiction is everyone’s responsibility: Minister of State reveals new measures
Minister of State Akis Skertsos outlines the measures taken by...
Israeli ambassador praises Greece in meeting with Pierrakakis: ‘One of Europe’s most remarkable success stories’
Pninat Yanai said she intends to ‘do everything in her...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
Archbishop Ieronymos and Archbishop Makarios discuss the future of Hellenism in Australia
Their meeting at the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Athens was held in a particularly...
Greece and France forge cultural alliance
Lina Mendoni and French Ambassador Nicolas Kassianides agree to cooperate on cultural heritage protection, museums, cinema and audiovisual media
Greek Navy unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze sea drone alongside nine other unmanned vessels
Developed in just six months under strict secrecy, the Greek-built vessel draws on expertise from MIT, can exceed 40 knots...
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,...
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New food price surge threatens Greece as Black Sea disruption drives up costs – What to expect in 2027
Wheat prices have risen by more than 30% since the start of 2026, while freight...
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
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