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Sep 2026
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Politics

Mitsotakis to Bloomberg: “Difficult winter ahead” as Europe urged to provide fiscal flexibility to support households

The Prime Minister put higher energy costs, fiscal rules and the need for European intervention at the center of discussions – What he said about freedom of navigation, the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz

Greece

Five missing after explosion brings down building in Athens’ Plaka

Rescuers using thermal cameras and a search dog are combing the ruins on Lysikratous Street as the Mayor of Athens blames a gas explosion, while an Airbnb co-owner insists the rental had no gas supply

25 Friday Sep 2026
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Athens 19°C
Greece

Defibrillator at clinic where Mazonakis died had not been charged, nurse tells magistrate

The nurse said the doctor told staff what arrival time to give in their first statements, while hypnotherapist Nasos Komianos described repeated calls from the singer's manager before agreeing to meet him in suburban Psychiko

Greece

Fire breaks out on cargo ship off Mykonos, 29 on board evacuated

The 28 crew and a lorry driver are being taken to Tinos by the Coast Guard as vessels battle a blaze that began in a...

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

What the (unpublished) poll findings say, Mitsotakis as peacemaker in Athens, Tsipras, Kasidiaris and the forgotten “present”

Free batteries & Oracle’s problems in the desert

World

Major US networks resume pool coverage of Trump after judge restores reporters’ access

CBS takes the lead at the White House and CNN heads to the National Archives for Xi Jinping's tour, after a court found Trump's ban...

Mitsotakis meets JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in New York

Dimon congratulated the Prime Minister on the progress of the Greek economy – Geopolitical developments and Europe’s competitiveness also at...

Mitsotakis to Bloomberg: “Difficult winter ahead” as Europe urged to provide fiscal flexibility to support households

The Prime Minister put higher energy costs, fiscal rules and...

Erdogan on Greece–Israel Defence Agreement: “We do not consider every bilateral relationship a threat against us”

The US is an ally in NATO, Iran is a...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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“Achilles’ Shield”: How Greece’s new air defence umbrella is taking shape

2

Return of illegal migrants to third countries enters final phase: Greece and four other countries’ plans and the three options under consideration

3

North Macedonia-based group calls for armed self-organisation against “fascist Greece” after Florina festival song probe

4

Financial Times: Let’s savour the remarkable moment when Greece can advise Germany

5

Domna Michailidou to The National Herald: Greece is investing in bringing Greeks living abroad back home

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Bloomberg: From lignite to artificial intelligence, Kozani is betting on data centers for the new era

1

“Achilles’ Shield”: How Greece’s new air defence umbrella is taking shape

2

Return of illegal migrants to third countries enters final phase: Greece and four other countries’ plans and the three options under consideration

3

North Macedonia-based group calls for armed self-organisation against “fascist Greece” after Florina festival song probe

4

Financial Times: Let’s savour the remarkable moment when Greece can advise Germany

5

Domna Michailidou to The National Herald: Greece is investing in bringing Greeks living abroad back home

6

Bloomberg: From lignite to artificial intelligence, Kozani is betting on data centers for the new era

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.

Athens in the Air: 25 Rooftops for Long Evenings and Late Stars

The city's elevated tables have outgrown the view. Now the kitchens, cellars, and cocktails are the reason to go up

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

AHEPA leaders meet with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis during UN General Assembly

Historic Greek-language Deutsche Welle service survives as Germans reverse closure decision

Strong backlash, combined with a striking rise in the service’s measurable performance, led to the...

AHIF students gain firsthand understanding of Cyprus’ Security, Diplomacy and Continuing Occupation

College students meet Cyprus’ political, diplomatic and defense leaders, visit the Turkish-occupied areas and explore...

Escape room, Greek Style: “Escape from the Labyrinth”

An exciting Greek adventure for children as part of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s school...

Athens’ Ancient Kerameikos cemetery reopens to visitors after major overhaul

Greece and British Museum talks on Parthenon Sculptures collapse over ownership, Telegraph reports

Athens has signalled no early return to negotiations, despite the British Museum insisting discussions remain constructive, while Greek officials reject...

Archaeologists uncover Roman mosaic naming a cat and a dog in Turkey

Emerald and Ocean appear among 15 panels on the reception hall floor of a villa...

Turkish Culture Minister confirms the existence of a 9-km tunnel beneath Hagia Sophia

“Once the work is completed, we can assess opening the appropriate and safe sections to...

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...

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27

Presley Gerber was found dead at a rehabilitation facility – He had worked as a...

Nicole Kidman on the Oscar she won in 2003: “I was at the peak of my career and came home feeling so alone”

“I was wondering, ‘Where is my partner, someone I can share this with?’ and I...

Former patient suggests quackery: Doctor accused over Mazonakis’ death told her she was “Queen of Atlantis”

Search for missing elderly couple after explosion knocks down building in Athens’ Plaka

Search dogs are sifting the rubble on Lysikratous Street as relatives fail to reach the pair by phone, while the...

Mazonakis’ death: The mystery surrounding sedation before plasmapheresis and questions about Midazolam, Anexate and Propofol

New evidence from testimonies and calls to the clinic – What authorities are investigating about...

Kifissos: Investigators are trying to determine how much waste was “lost” along the way; tanker truck routes are under scrutiny

Claims by biscuit manufacturer Papadopoulou – Authorities will cross-check data on the volume of waste...

White House state dinner for China’s President Xi puts America’s tech titans centre stage

US President Donald Trump gathered a remarkable share of the world’s technological and financial might in the East Room of...

A “Breath of fresh air” in the Strait of Hormuz: 60 ships passed through in a single day despite the U.S.-Iran war

Around 22 million barrels of oil were transported, as Washington-Tehran...

Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor

The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was...

US denies visas to members of Masoud Pezeshkian’s communications team

The Iranian president is expected to attend the UN General...

The butterflies left Rhodes’ valley weeks earlier: What caused their premature migration

Omiros the Blind Caretta Caretta turtle rescued off Gytheio dies in Cornwall aquarium

Omiros, found injured on Mavrovouni beach in 2007, spent his remaining years in Newquay's ocean tank, where he helped thousands...

Mediterranean warming and becoming saltier at an accelerating rate, new study finds

Warming is accelerating in the central and eastern Mediterranean, particularly in the Adriatic, where temperatures are rising all the way...

What Is El Niño and how may it affect Greece? 10 Questions and answers

How can something happening in the Pacific affect other countries, and how does it affect the atmosphere? — An analysis...

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Fuel crisis hits the EU: Shortages, emergency measures and €30 more for every diesel fill-up

The legacy of the “diesel era” leaves European drivers vulnerable to the new fuel crisis...

Mytilineos: Europe cannot wait for the future energy system to save its competitiveness

Metlen chief calls for a common European response to the energy crisis – Intervention on...

The average price of unleaded gasoline reached 2.2 euros, while the price of diesel rose to 2.21 euros

Brent crude, after a brief decline, is trading above the $100 mark again today, at...

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

Ouranoupolis – Halkidiki