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Greek PM vows crackdown on organised crime and corrupt officials as police reveal major seizures
Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his government's record at an event marking two years of Greece's organised crime unit, known as the "Greek FBI", while Citizens' Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis outlined plans to target criminal organisations' financial power
World
US midterm elections: Voting disruptions, ballot-counting concerns and Republican gains as Trump faces crucial test
Millions of Americans are voting in elections that could dramatically reshape Donald Trump's second presidency, with technical failures in New York, extended polling hours in North Carolina and accusations of electoral interference adding to tensions. The president has welcomed an early Republican lead in Guam, but the battle for control of Congress remains wide open
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EU emergency preparedness plan: New 72-hour guide and annual safety day from 2027
The EU's new guidelines focus on emergency supplies, disaster preparedness in schools and protecting vulnerable people, alongside plans for an annual EU Preparedness Day from 2027
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Greece
Greek charity fraud investigation: Bank accounts, companies and gambling activity under scrutiny
Greece’s anti-money laundering authority has ordered the temporary freezing of assets linked to three key suspects in the Pa idi ki Chara charity case, including...
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomEveryone is watching America (while TV executives turn their attention to UEFA and the Champions League), the First Athens Electoral District poll and its MPs, and Varvitsiotis’s new business venture
Revoil increases its market shares & Pepsi's defeat
World
Spain’s transport minister resigns after two deadly rail crashes in less than a year
Óscar Puente steps down following the Urda disaster, which killed 69 people, as mounting questions over railway safety and government accountability trigger a political crisis
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Greek Borrowers Could Save Up to €28,600 Under New Debt Relief Measures
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announces two new measures to protect...
Gerapetritis: Any attempt by Turkey to block the cable-Laying project will be addressed operationally
The foreign minister reiterated his assessment that the neighbouring country...
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>This week's Highlights
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When the Antikythera Ephebe was hidden in the trapdoors: The secret operation to save ancient treasures from the Nazis
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Greek tourism in 2026 heading for new record despite Middle East crisis, with revenues set to reach €25 billion
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When the Antikythera Ephebe was hidden in the trapdoors: The secret operation to save ancient treasures from the Nazis
Modern Greek studies at La Trobe University receive a boost
La Trobe University’s Greek Studies programme has received a significant boost, with the reinstatement of...
Underground areas of Hagia Sophia to open, revealing new sections
The announcement was made by Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, who presented the progress of the extensive restoration works...
New Emergency Weather Bulletin for Storm “Agneta”: The 8 areas facing heavy rain and thunderstorms until this afternoon
The western and northeastern parts of the country remain at the centre of the storm
US midterm elections: Voting disruptions, ballot-counting concerns and Republican gains as Trump faces crucial test
Millions of Americans are voting in elections that could dramatically...
Wolf attacks in Greece: Professor warns against growing presence in cities and tourist beaches
At least six reported wolf attacks involving children and adults in Greece in 2026 – ‘The wolf is a wild...
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British and American buyers seek homes in Greece priced at €10,000 per square meter
Israelis, Turks, and Chinese buyers share the “pie” in central Athens – Properties worth more...
TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies
TasteAtlas ranks Greek melomakarona second among the world’s best cookies
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
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