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Abeille Marengo’s next steps in Crete-Cyprus cable project after departure from Heraklion

The French research vessel is carrying out equipment calibration off Heraklion before beginning its surveys under Greek and Cypriot NAVTEX notices, amid fresh Turkish objections and a swift response from Athens

World

Europe can’t afford another harsh winter as gas prices surge 200%, storage plunges and factories close, Bloomberg reports

The war in Iran has sent European energy prices soaring, exposing the continent to a second major energy crisis in less than five years. Bloomberg warns that a harsh winter could prove devastating for industry, households and governments

11 Wednesday Nov 2026
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Athens 21°C
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Greek government adopts carrot-and-stick approach to PASOK as Mitsotakis sets election targets

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has presented a New Democracy majority as Greece’s only realistic governing option, while keeping the door open to cooperation with PASOK and setting a 25% minimum electoral target

World

Gaza floods underline humanitarian crisis as UNICEF and WHO warn of disease outbreaks

At least five people, including three children, have died as torrential rain floods tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, prompting urgent calls for Israeli...

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Mitsotakis’ political signals, PASOK and the parties to his right, the latest Maximos Mansion poll, Dendias’ letter to Travlos and Odysseas Athanasiou’s business plans

Mitsotakis rules out right-wing coalition partners as new polling reshapes Greece’s political landscape. Dendias seeks €250 million from shipowners, while METKA’s expansion, Intrum redundancies, Anthropic’s...

World

‘You are all too harsh on me’: Macron’s private Telegram messages with French journalist revealed in new book

A new book by French journalist Françoise Degois reveals private Telegram exchanges with Emmanuel Macron, including criticism of Gabriel Attal, his defence of the 2024...

Plevris: Libya is a problem for migration; further escalation measures if it fails to cooperate

“There is always a second consideration: whether there is any possible weaponisation linked to the Turkey-Libya memorandum,” Thanos Plevris said

Abeille Marengo’s next steps in Crete-Cyprus cable project after departure from Heraklion

The French research vessel is carrying out equipment calibration off...

Greek government adopts carrot-and-stick approach to PASOK as Mitsotakis sets election targets

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has presented a New Democracy majority...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

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Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

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Pierrakakis: Greece is “Europe’s Champion” in tackling tax evasion, says Hoekstra, praising “impressive results”

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Greek yoghurt tops UK exports as sales surge by 67%

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Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

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Parthenon Sculptures: How their repatriation could be achieved – The “loopholes” in British law

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Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

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Greece’s population set to fall to 7.6 million by 2080, EU report warns

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Pierrakakis: Greece is “Europe’s Champion” in tackling tax evasion, says Hoekstra, praising “impressive results”

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Greek yoghurt tops UK exports as sales surge by 67%

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Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show

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Parthenon Sculptures: How their repatriation could be achieved – The “loopholes” in British law

Fall Foliage in Greece: 6 Forests to Walk This Season

Misty valleys, centaur-haunted oaks and pines running to the sea, plus the easiest way to reach each one

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage and Secondhand Shops, From Couture to Kilo

Archival Mugler, '90s slips and Hawaiian shirts: where to find them in Kolonaki, Exarchia, Psirri, Koukaki and beyond

‘Ochi Day’ 2026 in Athens and Thessaloniki: Parades, Free Museums and Long Lunches

A 3am refusal, a winter war and how to spend October 28th, from Kerameikos to the White Tower

Michelin Guide Greece 2027: All 62 Restaurants, and Where the Stars Landed

From Athens tasting menus to Thessaloniki meze and a two-star debut in Oia, where to book your next stellar outing.

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

Team Greece reach All Nations Cup semi-finals after dramatic win over England

Greek Community of Melbourne schools turn family recipes into digital cookbook

‘One Recipe, One Story’ project brings generations together to preserve family memories and Greek cultural...

Modern Greek studies at La Trobe University receive a boost

La Trobe University’s Greek Studies programme has received a significant boost, with the reinstatement of...

Liberals pledge $1.5 million to Greek Community of Melbourne cultural initiatives

Opposition promises $1 million for the Antipodes Festival and $500,000 for a new theatre and...

Al Pacino’s new film to be shot in Greece, with filming set to begin in April

Tatoi royal estate to reopen with three museums, Rolls-Royces and 4,350 historic treasures

Greece’s former royal estate at Tatoi is preparing to reopen following a major restoration, with three museums, thousands of royal...

Parthenon Sculptures: How their repatriation could be achieved – The “loopholes” in British law

Three separate provisions have been passed since 2004 that bypass the 1963 law prohibiting the...

Battle over the Parthenon Sculptures in the British Parliament: “If someone had stolen the Crown Jewels, we’d want them back, not on loan”

Government refuses to amend 1963 law as voices in the House of Lords increasingly call...

Tasting wines from around the Peloponnese at the first Tsabi Wine Fest on November 15

Twenty-four Peloponnesian wineries, over 100 labels and four sommelier-led masterclasses create an ideal opportunity for...

Actor Stacy Keach dies aged 85: Golden Globe-winning actor and legendary TV detective Mike Hammer

The American actor, who played Barabbas in Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth, died in Poland...

US arrests Iranian ‘King of Instagram’ over fraud, robbery and extortion: Photos of cash, naked women and debauchery

Farzad ‘Tony’ Toutouni, 55, was arrested in late October after a lengthy criminal history and...

Thessaloniki tax evasion ring: Prominent nightlife businessman posed as an employee during tax inspection

Foreign Ministry sources: “Turkey’s NAVTEX is irrelevant; only Greece and Cyprus received requests for authorisation”

The vessel sailed in accordance with the NAVTEX issued by the Greek authorities, ministry officials say, adding that the Turkish...

Turkey issues NAVTEX for Abeille Marengo, claiming it gave its consent

Turkey responded as expected to the vessel’s departure from the port of Heraklion, where it...

More than 250 gastroenteritis cases reported in Elassona as health authorities investigate outbreak

No common event or specific pathogen has been identified, while water testing has also been...

Just one hour outside his cell and no conjugal visits: Russell Brand’s life in prison after 10.5-year sentence

Russell Brand faces a drastically different life behind bars following his conviction for rape and sexual assaults, with restricted family...

Trump questions fairness of midterm election results: ‘Does anyone believe they were fair?’

In a post on Truth Social, the US president also...

Europe can’t afford another harsh winter as gas prices surge 200%, storage plunges and factories close, Bloomberg reports

The war in Iran has sent European energy prices soaring,...

‘You are all too harsh on me’: Macron’s private Telegram messages with French journalist revealed in new book

A new book by French journalist Françoise Degois reveals private...

Shark spotted just metres from shore in Amfilochia – Watch the video

Toxic smog is choking India and Pakistan: Pollution soars, with fine particulate levels in Lahore 60 times higher than the WHO limit

Lahore tops the global air pollution rankings, while New Delhi imposes restrictions on vehicles and construction activities

Wolf attacks in Greece: Professor warns against growing presence in cities and tourist beaches

At least six reported wolf attacks involving children and adults in Greece in 2026 – ‘The wolf is a wild...

Laguna Coast Foundation: Naxos at the centre of international scientific research into the climate crisis and the future of islands

Scientists from eight countries took part in the 5th International IAG DENUCHANGE Workshop, highlighting Laguna as a site for scientific...

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Who can stay in their home by paying rent instead of facing foreclosure: Eligibility criteria and property buyback

Greece’s new property acquisition and leaseback scheme will allow vulnerable debtors to remain in their...

Greek inflation accelerates to 5.7% in October as natural gas prices surge 80%

Inflation in Greece rose to 5.7% in October, driven by sharp increases in energy, housing...

Hydrocarbons: Three International Bids Submitted for Seismic Surveys in Western and Southern Greece

Three bids from established international companies have been submitted for seismic surveys in Greek waters,...

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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