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Greece

Leak that caused deadly Plaka explosion originated in elderly couple’s apartment, central gas network found to be sealed, Fire Service investigation finds

The second-floor apartment had three appliances connected to the natural gas supply: a stove, a fireplace and a water heater – The exact point of the leak has not yet been identified

Greece

Private clinic in Thessaloniki performed chemotherapy without a license, even on patients without cancer

National Transparency Authority recommends closure – Clinic had posted a video on its website advertising chemotherapy, despite not having the required legal authorization

28 Monday Sep 2026
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Politics

Cyprus-Crete cable route will not change due to Turkish Marine Park, see maps

The Turkey-Libya Memorandum comes under Israel’s Scrutiny over Turkey’s attempt to divide the Eastern Mediterranean in two and the Implications for Israel’s security

Politics

Marinakis: There was never any question of threatening the Greek government, nor would such a thing have been tolerated, he said regarding WSJ report

Government spokesperson responds to report alleging that US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle said the United States can trigger political developments in any country it wants, including...

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The Greek Prime Minister’s return, the small, bigger and toughest tasks awaiting Maximos Mansion, the IASO deal is sealed and Grimaldi steers clear of Attica Group ///

An extension to fuel pump subsidies is due on Wednesday, Italian shipowner Emanuele Grimaldi distances himself from Attica Group, and companies listed in Athens post...

Greece

Singer Giorgos Mazonakis died 42 minutes into plasmapheresis at Athens clinic, machine data reveals

Toxicology and histology results due this week should reveal which drugs the singer was given, as charges may be upgraded and phone records draw a...

Kikilias on Blue Carrier 2: Protecting human life is the top priority; the situation is under control

As he explained, dealing with such an incident requires specific and careful steps to ensure the vessel remains stable

Cyprus-Crete cable route will not change due to Turkish Marine Park, see maps

The Turkey-Libya Memorandum comes under Israel’s Scrutiny over Turkey’s attempt...

Dendias: EU must fully recognise that challenges also come from the South, calls for expansion of “Aspides”

The Minister of National Defence held bilateral meetings with his...

> 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

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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)

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.

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

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...

The unknown ancient city of Crete being revealed: Onithe emerges from oblivion after 70 years

Nirvana honoured at the 2026 MTV VMAs: Tribute to Kurt Cobain – “He was one of a kind, he would have loved this legacy” (video)

Kurt Cobain died by suicide at the age of 27 on 5 April 1994 – Krist Novoselic moved the audience...

Cliff Burton: 40 years since the tragic loss of one of rock’s most beloved musician – Metallica’s wound that never healed (video-photos)

He was 24-years-old - Watch Metallica talking about his death

Anna Vissi: Rapturous reception at packed OAKA as tens of thousands of spectators attend

“You are embracing me so tightly and so uniquely that I will overcome the anxiety,”...

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...

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...

Woman faces jail for creating 203 fake profiles of Air Force pilot ex-partner

Papadopoulou biscuit maker’s waste dumped in Athens’ Kifissos river and passed off as sewage

Investigators are cross-checking the haulier's tanker records at a north Athens treatment plant, as initial tests showed organic pollution up...

Firefighters rescue residents as café blaze engulfs apartment block in northern Athens

An explosion was heard from the ground floor before flames gutted all three floors of...

Newlywed couple among two of the victims of Plaka tragedy: They were in Greece for their honeymoon

The other couple who were with them were reportedly expecting a child – All six...

Government spokesperson in Ceuta resigns two months after migration crisis erupted

The crisis erupted in late July when more than 72,000 illegal immigrants invaded in Ceuta

Pressure on Tehran to make concessions on nuclear program to resume peace talks

Mediators are trying to persuade Tehran to make concessions on...

France: Le Pen and Melenchon set to reach Presidential run-off, new poll shows

Le Pen, who leads the National Rally (RN), appears to...

The 43 million-view video that made a US mother go viral: The truth behind the footage of her holding her child & food while her husband was eating (video)

Another example of toxic feminism – Erika revealed that she...

Shocking data on the environmental crime in the Kifisos: Lack of oxygen is killing fish

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...

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...

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The two vessels paving the way for the ExxonMobil–Energean drilling operation in the Ionian Sea in 2027

Request submitted to Greek authorities for approval of the deployment of two specialised vessels for...

Stournaras: If the quality of institutions improves, Greece can achieve an A rating within three years

Greece may be able to achieve an A credit rating before 2030, provided that it...

“A brake” on fuel price hikes thanks to a subsidy in October; new decisions will be made depending on prices

What changes at the pump and when – How support will be determined and what...

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

Ancient Corinth