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Wednesday
14
Oct 2026
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Politics

Work to resume on laying the electrical interconnector cable to Cyprus

The vessel ABEILLE MARENGO, flying the French flag, has applied for a work permit. The application covers the maritime survey areas that fall within Greece’s territorial waters

Politics

Mitsotakis to call for lower energy prices and household support at European Council Summit

Greece’s positions on the EU budget

14 Wednesday Oct 2026
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Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle: The diva ambassador and her inglorious exit after 11 months and 10 days in Greece

From glamorous appearances and energy deals to corruption allegations and dismissal – What the affair means for Athens and Washington

World

British Museum proposes sharing Parthenon Marbles between Athens and London as George Osborne calls for compromise

Both sides must accept that they cannot get everything they want if an agreement is to be reached, the British Museum chairman said, expressing optimism...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Kimb, the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and the replacement at the Embassy, the polls and 17 bleak years, Alexis’s doorstep, Mandarin at Ellinikon

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Mediterranean cooking

TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies

Traditional Czech Christmas biscuits top the list, while three other Greek favourites also feature in the world's top 50

Mitsotakis to call for lower energy prices and household support at European Council Summit

Greece’s positions on the EU budget

Mitsotakis: No country is immune to the global storm, and no national measure can counter an international crisis

Greek PM criticises EU response to energy crisis: Simply urging...

Mitsotakis in Larissa: Farmers to get tax-free diesel at the pump from 1 November

The Greek prime minister announced the target date during a...

> 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

5

Athens’ Ancient Kerameikos cemetery reopens to visitors after major overhaul

6

Greek-made drones at the Defence Ministry’s three factories: From 15,000 units in 2026 to 1 million annually (photos)

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

Athens Doesn’t Do Off-Season: The 2026 Fall Culture Agenda

A thoughtful selection, the kind we'd hand a friend: the best of the season's exhibitions, festivals, concerts, and walks.

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...

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...

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...

Gastrosophy Fest brings leading Greek and international chefs to Athens on Sunday

24 speakers, seven of them from abroad, take part in eight panels on the sea,...

Greek designer of Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” tells its story as the gown heads to auction

The black silk gown, which sold for $74,000 in 1997, is on show at Sotheby's...

Woman caught on CCTV wearing gloves and surgical mask as she poisoned military doctor husband’s foods (video)

Government announces 30% increase in heating allowance compared with last year

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis unveils a two-part support package, including a direct subsidy at the pump to lower heating oil...

Marfin case: Three suspects to face further questioning on 21 and 23 October following upgraded charges

The defendants now face terrorism-related charges and 24 counts of attempted murder – Minor clashes...

Athens metro Line 4: How tunnelling will restart in Kypseli, with British expert joining team

Technical Chamber of Greece findings show serious damage in about half the buildings affected –...

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma: what the condition means

The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung – The chances of recovery when...

OpenAI scandal: Engineer hid listening device in toilet paper to record executives’ meetings

The 35-year-old Saudi national was arrested by the FBI and...

Guilfoyle’s ousting as US ambassador to Greece: WSJ reveals the frantic phone calls, AI claims and Trump’s ire

The Wall Street Journal details Guilfoyle’s final days in Athens,...

MI5 chief warns of growing threats from Iran, Russia and AI to Britain

Ken McCallum says state-backed threats have quadrupled over the past...

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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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...

What the Diesel Deal entails and the behind-the-scenes talks between Trump and Putin – How long will Russian supplies last?

The volumes of Russian diesel to be released onto the markets, the $400 million for...

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

>Photo of the day

Agia Napa – Cyprus