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Greece

72-hour heatwave: Which areas will be hit, where temperatures could reach 43°C, according to Tsatrafyllias

Temperatures are expected to reach 41–42°C on Monday in inland areas, while isolated locations in Boeotia, Phthiotis, and Thessaly could see highs of up to 43°C on Tuesday. Cooler weather is expected from Thursday onward

Greece

The body found in a suitcase in Kypseli belongs to a woman: It is in an advanced state of decomposition; she was wearing shorts

The suitcase was discovered by a homeless man, who alerted the authorities. The investigation has been assigned to the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime

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Economy

The Odyssey is reshaping the film industry – Record Box Office, winning companies and stocks

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is expected to open with more than $200 million worldwide, boosting the outlook for cinema chains and IMAX as investors bet on a continued box office recovery

Politics

Rena Dourou elected SYRIZA parliamentary group leader with 7 of 8 votes

After Pavlos Polakis withdrew from the leadership race, Rena Dourou was the sole candidate. Polakis left the vote saying only, "We'll talk at the Central...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The OPEKEPE saga and the European prosecutors (who are not finished yet…), Aperol and wine, but no more hard liquor at the Presidency, Piraeus Bank…denies while confirming regarding IASO

Greeks are locking in shipping’s next big bet early but not a single Greek newbuilding order in the past week

Greece

First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio

The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers...

Latinopoulou: Mitsotakis is the most woke Prime Minister of all time, he has turned New Democracy into a kind of Potami-PASOK

“Velopoulos is the government’s loyal little puppy,” said the MEP and president of Voice of Reason in an interview

Olga Gerovasili breaks away from SYRIZA

She will submit her letter in the coming days due...

OPEKEPE: Maximos Mansion questions European Public Prosecutor’s Office handling as four MPs remain on New Democracy election lists

Government goes on the offensive after nine cases are archived,...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Greece moves to become Southeast Europe’s first carbon storage hub with €1bn Prinos project

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White Tower, Heptapyrgion and Byzantine Walls to receive new modern lighting system

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NGOs removed from migrant legal guidance as lawyers to receive €250 bonus for each applicant who chooses to leave Greece

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Megadeth & Sepultura bid emotional farewell to Greece at Release Athens 2026 (videos-photos)

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Moscopole: The Greek town of 50,000 in Northern Epirus destroyed by Turco-Albanian forces in just three days in 1769

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Athens gets first and second place in Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026, as the 50 Best group says the Greek capital shaping its own bar culture

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Greece moves to become Southeast Europe’s first carbon storage hub with €1bn Prinos project

2

White Tower, Heptapyrgion and Byzantine Walls to receive new modern lighting system

3

NGOs removed from migrant legal guidance as lawyers to receive €250 bonus for each applicant who chooses to leave Greece

4

Megadeth & Sepultura bid emotional farewell to Greece at Release Athens 2026 (videos-photos)

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Moscopole: The Greek town of 50,000 in Northern Epirus destroyed by Turco-Albanian forces in just three days in 1769

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Athens gets first and second place in Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026, as the 50 Best group says the Greek capital shaping its own bar culture

Mykonos, Course by Course: The 30 Best Restaurants

On the island where the catch is sharper, the fire hotter and the tasting menus longer

The Greek Beach Bucket List

Ionian glow, Aegean blues, and Cretan pink sands - this guide takes you to Greece’s most stunning swimming spots

Athens Hotels: The 23 Best Places to Stay in 2026

A curated edit of the capital's most compelling hotels - classic grandeur, modern edge, and everything in between

14 Greek Hotels That Get Barefoot Luxury Right

These intimate stays pair architectural soul and natural beauty with a rare sense of ease

Corfu’s Top 15 Restaurants in Summer 2026

From cliff-side trattorias to cobbled-lane bistros, a culinary map of the Ionian capital of flavor

The New Athens Hostels: 11 Budget Stays That Feel Like Boutique Hotels

Rooftop pools, a listening bar, Acropolis views, en-suite dorms. The humble Athens hostel has quietly grown up

The 6 Greek Islands Where Sustainability Has Stopped Being a Slogan

A look at the Aegean environmental experiments that have moved past the conference brochure and into daily life

Leave Nothing Unseen: An All-Day Guide to Athens in 48 Hours

Two days, infinite possibilities. Follow our distilled itinerary of radiant ruins, café highs and after-dark revelry

Greece’s Best Museums for 2026: From Athens to the Islands

Greece’s Best Museums for 2026: From Athens to the Islands

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.

Former senior Greek official reflect on the importance of the Diaspora

Greek Community of Toronto: 2026/2027 Greek Dance registrations are now open

Programs will commence the week of September 14, 2026, and conclude on July 5, 2027

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) expands Microfinance support to the Peloponnese

New partnership with AFI and the Captain Vasilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation expands access to...

A visit to Alimos: Remembering Australia’s fallen & strengthening community ties

We read at the War Cemetery the names of our Australian soldiers including clearly some...

Alexander the Great: Uzbekistan proposes joint film and exhibition with Greece on the Macedonian conqueror

Archaeological and National cadastre systems join forces to protect and promote cultural heritage

Cadastre geospatial data will also be used to safeguard public property and improve services for citizens and professionals

Beloved actress Maro Kontou dies at the age of 92

She had been hospitalized in recent days

Robert Plant, the legendary voice of Led Zeppelin, on a magical night at Sani Hill (videos-photos)

Robert Plant returned to Greece after almost two decades, not to revive the Led Zeppelin...

Car leasing in Greece: the four mistakes drivers should avoid before signing

Monthly instalments alone rarely reveal a leasing deal's true value; contract length, mileage limits, insurance...

Plastics, chemicals and sunscreen filters linked to early puberty in girls, new study finds

Girls exposed to higher levels of BPA and benzophenones, chemicals found in plastics, resins and...

David and Victoria Beckham celebrate in the stands with their children as England reach World Cup semi-finals

The former England captain and fashion designer watched from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as...

Three suspects held over fatal Thessaloniki arson attack to appear before investigating judge

Intense meltemi winds set to intensify as wildfire risk rises, no heatwave in sight

Protothema.gr meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns that returning meltemi winds are raising wildfire risk across the Aegean, with cooler temperatures today,...

Greece’s demographic ‘bomb’: Births drop 44% in two decades

Annual births fell from 117,600 in 2008-09 to around 65,000 in 2025-26, while Greek women...

The 20-year-old man shot by police in Argos has died: The officers were remanded in custody

They were charged with attempted murder with possible intent  - They insisted that they fired...

Pilot spells “I’m bored” with his plane as he flies over England and Wales

Ravenair's operations manager said the instructor faces no repercussions over the stunt, praising his flying skill despite the tongue-in-cheek message...

“Welcome to Britain”: machete gang clashes with drivers in Manchester street, two arrested

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and a...

New revelations over cancelled Balogun red card: FIFA disciplinary committee chairman acted alone, The Times reveals

The Times reports that FIFA disciplinary committee chairman Mohammad Al...

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies of ruptured aneurysm hours after “brief and sudden illness”

The South Carolina Republican's death certificate remains pending as toxicology...

WWF: Greek beaches continue to be “drowned” in plastics, cigarette butts remain the most common finding

Shock in the Atlantic: 200,000 radioactive barrels have been lying on the seabed for 80 years

More than 200,000 barrels containing radioactive waste are located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean

How Agios Efstratios became a model energy island with up to 98% renewable power

The small northern Aegean island is now operating as one of Greece’s most advanced energy-transition pilot projects, combining wind, solar,...

“Green light” for 7 new projects in Central Macedonia and Epirus to address water scarcity

"Every euro invested in addressing water scarcity yields a multiple return for citizens," emphasized Stavros Papastavrou, Minister of Environment and...

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Bank of Greece: Cash primary surplus of 1.99 billion euros in the first half of the year

Revenues in the regular budget totaled 33.744 billion, and expenditures totaled 34.89 billion euros

Eurostat: Inflation in Greece Confirmed at 3.9% in June

Inflation in the Eurozone stands at 2.8% - The highest rates were recorded in Romania...

Double shock in global diesel market disrupts product tanker balance

Russia’s export ban and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping trade flows,...

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

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026

>Photo of the day

Patras – The restored Roman Odeon of Ancient Patras