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Tuesday
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Sep 2026
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Greece

Tragedy in central Athens: Three killed in crash involving two motorcycles on Alexandras Avenue

The accident occurred in the early morning hours—Traffic police are investigating the exact causes of the accident

Economy

Supermarket, school-supply and meat price cuts: The products breaking the 10% barrier

More than one in five branded products have double-digit price reductions — Which categories stand out, the problems with comparing “before” and “after” prices, and what comes next for price increases — Theodorikakos announces a new initiative to strengthen the consumer movement

01 Tuesday Sep 2026
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Athens 27°C
Economy

Oil: Prices jump more than 2.5% after new military escalation — Brent above $90

The latest military escalation between the US and Iran has reignited tensions in the oil market, heightening fears of disruptions to global supply and the security of flows through the Strait of Hormuz

World

Social Media: The more you scroll, the more platforms profit — The price paid by children

You cannot entrust a child’s protection to the same algorithm that makes more money the more time that child spends on it

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

New autumn polls and the TIF pre-election package, an interesting article on the Samaras party and a quiz — spot the differences between ministers

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World

New U.S.-Iran escalation: Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian retaliation and Trump’s threats

“We will hit them hard,” the U.S. president warned — “Continuing the war is in no one’s interest,” Tehran says — Oil rises above $90...

Plevris visits asylum seeker facilities: “We will not back down on our returns policy”

“I understand that there will also be reactions at the closed facilities because they know they will not be free,...

Georgiadis on Tsoutsias: “If he is going to be the spokesman, I don’t see things going well for president Samaras”

“I would not want to believe that we will reach...

“One less outstanding commitment”: Mitsotakis on the Thessaloniki Metro and the projects transforming the city

“Thessaloniki is leaving its outstanding commitments behind,” the prime minister...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

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Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

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“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

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Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

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AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

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Foreign millionaires buying 3 million euro homes and moving to Athenian Riviera

2

Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam

3

“Green Breaths for Attica”: €60.4 million program for 13 redevelopment projects in parks, squares and public spaces

4

Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

5

AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

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“Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch

21 Reasons the Ionian Islands Are Greece’s Most Delicious Archipelago

Venetian roots, boat-fresh seafood and some of Greece's most ambitious kitchens: where to eat across Corfu, Zakynthos and more.

Island Hopping, One Beer at a Time: 12 Bottles Worth Chasing Across Greece

From a Mykonian fresh lager to a pale ale from Lesvos, the beers that capture the energy of island breweries

Schinoussa: Perfectly Said, A Resting Place Among the Cyclades

A gentle, pastoral isle favored by yachts, where a walkable circuit of vineyards, sea caves and views meets low-key living

The Top 8 Museums of Athens

In this city where past and present collide, these institutions reveal Greece at its most profound

A Journey to Sifnos and Serifos: 2 Traditional Festivals, in Photographs

An invitation to a panigyri is an invitation into island life itself. This photographer and writer said "yes" twice

Donousa: The Small Cyclades at Their Wildest

Our guide to Donousa’s clear-water beaches, marked trails, family tavernas and authentic stays on the edge of the Cyclades

Small Cyclades’ Iraklia: A Guide to Cliffs, Wild Thyme and Almost Nobody Else

A chef cooking in his childhood home, a legendary cave, a seaplane wreck, 8 exciting trails, and so much more.

Sleeping in the Towers of Mani: A Drive Through Greece’s Most Defiant Landscape

On the Peloponnese's wild southern tip, fortress homes built by feuding clans are now the region's finest small hotels

Santorini’s Best Restaurants Aren’t Chasing the Sunset

Ash-fed vines, sweetest tomatoes and spaces carved into the cliff itself: 20 restaurants where the island's geology becomes its cuisine.

13 Restaurants That Make the Case for South Peloponnese

Plus a detour from Messinia to Laconia, because the best meals here don't stop at the regional border

Greek Americans in the U.S. Midterm Elections: From Chris Pappas to Kounalakis, and from Bilirakis to Nicole Malliotakis

AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)

August 15 brings the villages of the island back to life once again, but after...

Register for the 23rd Annual AHI Golf Classic

Annual American Hellenic Institute event returns to Fairfax, Virginia, on October 19

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church invites community to participate in Greek American identity study

Student research project explores how life in the United States shapes Greek American identity and...

Burnham reverses course on Parthenon sculptures: From “Return them without conditions” to “it’s a matter for the British Museum”

Kilkis: Archaeological Museum to be modernized and expanded

It houses, among other treasures, the Kouros of Evropos, an important example of the Late Archaic period made of Thasian...

Priceless Bronze Age Villena Treasure stolen from Spanish museum in overnight raid

It consists of 59 objects made of gold, silver, iron, and amber, with a total...

Legendary Dolly Parton dies at 80

The best-selling country singer of all time won 11 Grammys, saw 25 of her songs...

UAE deputy PM holidays in Paros aboard 147-metre superyacht

The Sheikh dined with 30 guests and 10 bodyguards at a Paros restaurant before his...

US Ambassador to Greece cruises the Ionian islands aboard the world’s largest luxury catamaran

Excerpt: Kimberly Guilfoyle called her Ionian break wonderful after mingling with fans on Meganisi, before...

Madonna’s partner posts Greek holiday photos and declares his love in Greek

Like Madonna, her partner, Akim Morris, shared photographs from their holiday in Greece on social...

Father in Kypseli infanticide case claims hospital swapped his ‘satanic’ baby

New unrest at the migrant facility in Kleidi, Serres: Stones thrown at police officers and damage caused to facilities

Migrants attempted to tear down part of the fence to escape – 22-year-old Egyptian arrested as alleged instigator

Tram services to become more frequent, with shorter waiting times on Syntagma–Pikrodafni and Voula–SEF

Four additional trams during peak hours from September 7, up to 16 more services on...

Rent refund: Key dates for payments and who will receive two months’ rent

New decision: What beneficiaries need to pay attention to through November – The August 31...

Israeli PM hails “Achilles’ Shield” deal with Greece as one of Israel’s biggest agreements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described a new security agreement with Greece, known as the “Achilles Shield”, as one...

Russian President plans to send 400,000 more troops to Ukraine and refuses to back down

According to The Economist, the Russian president believes ending the...

Analysis: How Venezuela’s oil reserves change the game for the US, OPEC and the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. gains control of 65 billion barrels through 100-year...

Historic Deal: US takes control of Venezuela’s oil, gaining control of 65 billion barrels

A masterstroke by Trump: The US gains control of 55%...

Greece’s €4.77 billion climate plan gets green light from European Commission

El Nino shows its “teeth”: Alarm in Panama & El Salvador as drought, lost crops & fewer ships hit the Canal

Emergency measures by governments as drought affects water reserves, crops and global trade flows

What is the sea smoke phenomenon that “erased” beaches & islands? Eerie images from the Cyclades (videos-photos)

Despite its name, it is not actual smoke but a type of fog - How the phenomenon occurs

Europe is warming faster than other continents, with a worrying trend in Greece

Heatwaves and drought are intensifying wildfires - What climate expert Konstantinos Kartalis says about the changing climate

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Greek government launches price reduction initiative covering 1,740 products

The scheme, which runs until December, covers 875 branded codes, 405 school items, 360 private...

The full plan for €5.3 billion after the Recovery Fund: Electric cars for €150 a month, 2,750 homes and an extra heating allowance

The new Social Climate Plan provides for 25 measures through 2032 for 1.5 million households...

Greece once again under the scrutiny of rating agencies, with the surplus and rapid debt reduction as its “weapons”

DBRS goes first on September 4, followed by Scope, Moody’s, S&P and Fitch — The...

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

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