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Finance ministry fined another €20,000 over unfinished demolition of Coco-Mat hotel floors near the Acropolis

Greece's supreme administrative court has fined the finance ministry €20,000 for failing to demolish the illegally high upper floors of a Coco-Mat hotel beside the Acropolis, while two earlier penalties remain unpaid

Politics

‘Europe should follow Greece’s example’ says Rubio, as US$4 billion in arms sales and energy alliance take centre stage

Visiting Athens, Marco Rubio called Greece a 'model ally' and urged Europe to follow its example, as the sixth Strategic Dialogue produced US$4 billion in military equipment sales and fresh energy commitments

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Kremlin says WHO was notified of Siberian plague institute death as US calls for greater openness

The Kremlin says it informed the WHO of a Siberian plague institute worker's death through the usual channels, as Washington asks for more openness and the WHO rates the wider risk as low

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‘Europe should follow Greece’s example’ says Rubio, as US$4 billion in arms sales and energy alliance take centre stage

Greece and US vow closer cooperation as Prime Minister hosts Secretary of State at Maximos Mansion

Finance ministry fined another €20,000 over unfinished demolition of Coco-Mat hotel floors near the Acropolis

Mitsotakis at MED9: Europe must answer energy costs with joint initiatives

Kremlin says WHO was notified of Siberian plague institute death as US calls for greater openness

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Three years since October 7: The day that changed Israel, the Middle East and the world

From the 251 hostages and the invasion of Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz and the open U.S.-Iran conflict

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Anna, Karvelas, the jasmine pot and Koustas’s greenery, Diamantidis bought Panagopoulou’s house in Kavouri

The Germans’ “no” to COSCO and the question of Piraeus

Politics

Mitsotakis at MED9: Europe must answer energy costs with joint initiatives

Speaking at the MED9 summit in Split, the Greek prime minister called for joint European initiatives to ease energy costs while protecting fiscal stability, and...

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World

Outrage over Islamic preachers in London accused of advising Muslims to beat their wives and supporting executions of gay people (videos)

Culture

The 13th Tour du Péloponnèse has begun (video-photos)

Politics

Memorial to 1922 refugees unveiled at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: “Historical memory must not be confined to books”, rector says

World

Massachusetts horror: Around 1,000 children abused by 270 Catholic priests over decades

World

Hilarious: Spanish communist who owns two flats and rents them to migrants joins housing protest (video)

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> Politics

‘Europe should follow Greece’s example’ says Rubio, as US$4 billion in arms sales and energy alliance take centre stage

Visiting Athens, Marco Rubio called Greece a 'model ally' and urged Europe to follow its example, as the sixth Strategic...

Greece and US vow closer cooperation as Prime Minister hosts Secretary of State at Maximos Mansion

The Greek PM and US Secretary of State reaffirmed the...

Mitsotakis at MED9: Europe must answer energy costs with joint initiatives

Speaking at the MED9 summit in Split, the Greek prime...

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> 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

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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)

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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)

>Travel

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.

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.

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Sophocles’ Electra to close the 31st Greek Film Festival in Melbourne and Sydney

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...

Greek PM tells NY Greeks re-election bid is about changing the country, not breaking records

Mitsotakis told diaspora groups in New York that ExxonMobil will begin exploratory gas drilling off...

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

The Minister for Social Cohesion stresses that tackling the demographic challenge requires long-term policy rather...

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> Culture

>Culture

Lemnos: Ministry of Culture unveils the Sanctuary of the Cabeiri

Release Athens 2027: Two new venues at Markopoulo Olympic Complex and Moschato – The neighborhood and Tokio Hotel first names announced

Popular music festival opens a new chapter in its history

Historic Greece–Bulgaria agreement: 48 relics to return to Greece, the bones of Tsar Samuel to be transferred to Sofia (photos)

The agreement has been described by the Greek government as being of historic significance, as...

Parthenon Sculptures talks stall as Greece rejects British Museum loan

The British Museum insists its willingness to reach a deal is unchanged, but Prime Minister...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

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...

Sean Connery was not the first choice for James Bond, Roger Moore’s son says

According to Geoffrey Moore, his father was initially considered by the producers, eventually playing Agent...

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,...

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> Society

>Society

Search under way for British tourist missing in Imbros Gorge on Crete

Three arrested over alleged trafficking ring that held Romanian women captive in Crete

The alleged ringleader, a 31-year-old Romanian man, is still being hunted as detectives investigate whether further victims were exploited across...

Two non-commissioned officers accused of leading $8m cryptocurrency fraud in Greece

Nine of the 17 suspects are military personnel and face felony charges including fraud and...

Grava school complex evacuated following gas leak alarm

Fire Brigade forces at the scene

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> World

> World

Schools gradually reopen after the riots in France

More than 250,000 take to the streets, 32 arrests and 14 injured in Paris – New demonstrations planned for Thursday

Lawyer for one of seven men accused in Cornell gang rape case asks special prosecutor to step aside

Cornell's Faculty Senate votes next week on no confidence in...

How air travel in the EU is changing: The 25 major changes and new passenger rights

Compensation of up to €600, refunds within seven days, a...

US and Iran in a new head-on confrontation: Threats of sanctions on banks, Pezeshkian says “negotiations make no sense”

Washington warns financial institutions around the world, while Tehran rejects...

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> Environment

>Environment

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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> Economy

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“Popularity doesn’t grant immunity”, says Finance Minister about 18 influencers, rappers and models facing gambling charges

Finance Minister told the Hellenic Gaming Commission that fines of up to €50,000 now apply...

Up to five chances to halve tax fines: How audit cases are closed by accepting the findings

Taxpayers can cut tax audit fines by 25% to 50% by accepting the principal debt...

Greece approves €6.6bn of private investment set to create 21,000 jobs

The 22 projects in the two latest rounds of the major investments scheme top €513...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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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Ancient Corinth