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Ukraine strikes largest refinery in Siberia, which supplied fuel to Russian army
Ukraine's army says it has struck Russia's largest oil refinery, in Omsk, some 2,500 kilometres from the border. The plant, operated by Gazprom Neft, supplies fuel to the Russian army and was also attacked in July
Politics
“Democracy must be defended,”: Marco Rubio’s Instagram posts and reflections on his Athens visit
The US Secretary of State marked the end of his Athens visit with a series of posts showcasing the Acropolis, the Parthenon and his Pnyx speech, casting Western civilisation as 'worth defending'
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Conde Nast Traveller names Greece the World’s best country for tourism in 2026
Readers of the highly influential magazine, which targets the world’s wealthiest markets, cast their votes – Praise for the islands, comeback for Athens
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Greece
Killer of Polish professor in Athens jailed for life
The Berkeley academic was shot dead in Agia Paraskevi in July 2025 while visiting his children. His former wife, accused of ordering the attack, took...
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomAn afternoon on the Pnyx (Rubio, who doesn’t resemble Trump), when Aris (with the curl) praises anti-woke Antonis shortly after Stefanos, fresh money for “Freskoulis”
Sunlight found a key to China & the printing press which does not set the interest rate
World
‘We will never forget you’: Spaniards bid farewell to Maricarmen with candles, flowers and a march in her memory
Spaniards gathered in Madrid's Puerta del Sol with candles and flowers to honour the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests and a political crisis,...
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Mitsotakis in Halkidiki: Heating oil support will be provided on two levels – Only with a majority government can we make effective decisions with accountability
“Stability does not mean stagnation; it means the foundation on...
Florida “key” to new $4 billion defense procurement package: F-35s, F-16s and, in the Strykers before Parliament
The new procurements reportedly form part of the update to...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
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...
Lemnos: Ministry of Culture unveils the Sanctuary of the Cabeiri
It is one of the most important mystery sanctuaries of the ancient Greek world
Search under way for British tourist missing in Imbros Gorge on Crete
Officers from Sfakia police station, backed by reinforcements from Chania, are combing the area after the 73-year-old's wife alerted authorities...
British tragedy as three sisters take their own lives 16 years after their mother’s death
Three sisters aged 36, 32 and 31 were found dead...
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,...
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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...
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
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