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Tuesday
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Dec 2025
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Greece

Cat-and-mouse game among agricultural union leaders, the new “leaders” at the roadblocks remain an unknown X, government keeps its invitation to dialogue open

Newer generations of producers seeking an active role at the roadblocks and adopting the “logic of the square and confrontation” are clouding the landscape of negotiations. “Significant steps have been taken; the ball for dialogue is now in the farmers’ court,” says Kostas Tsiaras

Politics

Mitsotakis: Farmers who want dialogue are being bullied, in the interest of keeping the front united – Live

New call to farmers for dialogue - "We do not want to talk only with those who are on the blockades but with everyone", the Prime Minister said in an interview with Action 24 - "Investment in defence is an investment in peace, no third party will guarantee our security"

30 Tuesday Dec 2025
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Athens 9°C
Greece

Death of the four climbers in the Vardousia Mountains caused by asphyxiation – They were buried under the snow

The deaths of the four climbers in the Vardousia Mountains were ultimately caused by asphyxiation

Greece

The final changes to Inheritance Law 80 years later: What does the bill of the Minister of Justice provide for? What does the Justice Department’s proposal stipulate?

The legal fate of spouses is increased by up to 33%, inheritance contracts are introduced, rights are also recognised to partners outside marriage - The...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The farmer-bosses and the prosecutors, the Alkyonides days and the cabinet reshuffle, Nikitas and the electoral threshold, the brides, the deal and the dividend, ship orders instead of Christmas cookies

Pierrakakis and GEK TERNA bring good news

Culture

Crete, Pompeii & Stonehenge: The most important archaeological discoveries of 2025 that overturn what we knew

The 4,000-year-old Labyrinth and the myth of the Minotaur – New findings in Pompeii – 5,000-year-old tomb in Spain reveals trade networks – Submerged megalithic...

The plan for marine parks moves forward: environmental studies approved, Presidential Decrees to follow

The government’s plan is being implemented on the basis of international law, despite provocative claims from Ankara. With the two...

Turkey resumed violations in the Aegean after the security alliance against the “Blue Homeland”

After the success of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel Tripartite, Athens prioritizes managing...

Dendias responds to the Turkish Ministry of Defense: Greece does not threaten, but is determined to defend its sovereign rights

“We are sending a message of national self-confidence to future...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The frigate Kimon delivered – “With the four Belharra, Hellenism has the strongest Navy in its history,” says Dendias

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9th Ministerial Meeting of the forum of Ancient Civilizations: Athens as the meeting point for Culture Ministers from around the world

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The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

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ELPIDA’s festive Christmas dinner and the distinguished guests

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Code “Port Arc”: The US plan that is redrawing the map of Greece from North to South

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12th Arcadia Classic Tour, 24-25 January 2026 (video-photos)

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The frigate Kimon delivered – “With the four Belharra, Hellenism has the strongest Navy in its history,” says Dendias

2

9th Ministerial Meeting of the forum of Ancient Civilizations: Athens as the meeting point for Culture Ministers from around the world

3

The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

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ELPIDA’s festive Christmas dinner and the distinguished guests

5

Code “Port Arc”: The US plan that is redrawing the map of Greece from North to South

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12th Arcadia Classic Tour, 24-25 January 2026 (video-photos)

4 Winter experiences for everyone in 4 villages of Arcadia

Unique activities in beautiful, picturesque villages in a lovely corner of Greece: Mountainous Arcadia

The Spanish magazine Viajar highlights Ios as the island of authenticity and ancient mysteries

The leading Spanish travel magazine presents the “many faces” of Ios, from the tomb of Homer to the Gaïtis-Simosi Museum, which harmoniously “marries” the breathtaking view of the Aegean with aesthetics

7 Villages Ideal for a Digital Nomad’s Winter Escape in Solitude

Skip the latte. Clock in from where the Wi‑Fi hums, the elders gossip & your Zoom background steals the show

The Athens Day Trip Guide: 22 Escapes in Every Direction

Your roadmap to the remarkable worlds orbiting the capital—each just a short drive or ferry ride away

World’s 50 Best Bars 2025: Athens’ Winning Trio

Athens certainly has a dazzling nightlife scene, with three of its bars again awarded among the world's 50 best

Crete’s Tsikoudia Season: Fire, Grapes and Community

Vineyards, copper stills and an EU‑protected spirit that binds villages in aromatic smoke, songs, and that very special hospitality

Postcards, Alive: 5 Greek Landscapes for Fall–Winter

From misty monasteries to mirrored lakes, autumn in Greece paints the landscape in golds, ambers, and quiet, cinematic light

Thessaloniki, After Hours: 21 Prime Nightlife Addresses

Exploring the northern capital's vibrant bar scene: unique spaces, local flavors, and creative cocktails

Lemon, Oil, Go: Top 13 Fish Taverns In and Around Athens Worth the Taxi Meter

Being in Athens doesn't mean going without fresh, traditional - or just so exciting - seafood and fish

Greece Shines (Again) in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

From landmark hotels to islands, Greece received awards in seven categories, its growing global appeal becoming evident

What begins in the manger is fulfilled in the Tomb and overturned in the Resurrection

Greek Community of Toronto: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Over the past year, we have made remarkable progress in advancing our mission, reflecting our...

6th Meeting of Catechumens and distribution of catechetical material in Stockholm

After the exchange of festive greetings ahead of the celebrations of the Holy Twelve Days...

Training program for teaching the Greek language in the diaspora by the University of Ioannina

Forty volunteer teachers of the Greek language in the Greek-American community return to the “classroom”

Municipal Theatre of Piraeus: Co-financing by the Ministry of Culture, the Region of Attica, and the Municipality of Piraeus to support it

“You could see a man with a broken heart”: David Bowie’s final months

A new book details how the artist concealed his illness, returned quietly to Britain, and shaped his final works in...

The legendary Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91

Brigitte Bardot has died

Mimi Denissi – “The woman behind Elgin,” filming in Athens, London, Constantinople, and Mytilene

“I wanted to tell a story about human responsibility toward History through the eyes of...

Nicole Kidman spent her first Christmas after divorcing Keith Urban in Australia with their daughters

The actress filed for divorce from the musician in September after nearly 20 years of...

Haris Alexiou turned 75 on Thursday, choosing to mark the occasion away from public attention and in the company of close friends

The singer visited the city in Evia with people from her close circle and, according...

Helena Christensen turns 57 and takes a dip in icy waters

The renowned model celebrated her birthday and shared swimsuit photos

Roadblocks a torment for travelers: the Ionian Road blocked at Angelokastro, prolonged closures also on P.A.TH.E. bypass routes

Cat-and-mouse game among agricultural union leaders, the new “leaders” at the roadblocks remain an unknown X, government keeps its invitation to dialogue open

Newer generations of producers seeking an active role at the roadblocks and adopting the “logic of the square and confrontation”...

Death of the four climbers in the Vardousia Mountains caused by asphyxiation – They were buried under the snow

The deaths of the four climbers in the Vardousia Mountains were ultimately caused by asphyxiation

Tsiaras: We extend the low price of rural electricity and lower it even further, without a cap the return of the VAT on oil

"The ball is in the farmers' court for a meeting, I cannot understand how what...

The United States drastically cuts humanitarian spending abroad, to $2 billion in 2026 from $17 billion in 2022

The US has dramatically reduced its spending on third country funding through the UN this year, leading Western donors such...

Putin signed a decree for the conscription of more than 260,000 soldiers in 2026

Moscow maintains high rates of personnel replenishment due to the...

What Bulgaria’s entry into the euro from January 1 means – what the example of Greece shows

Citizens divided over the country’s accession to the euro –...

Abramovich says “no” to Starmer’s request to send the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to Ukraine

The Russian businessman has set up a special legal team...

Exploring the soundscapes of Axios Delta and Lake Orestiada

Scientists talk of the risks of climate change to pregnant women and infants

Despite documented impacts, critical questions remain unanswered, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration

In the mountain forests of the Peloponnese, Greek fir trees are dying en masse without being burned

Guardian research highlights the multiple risks facing spruce forests due to the climate crisis

China: Surreal images show entire mountains covered with solar panels (video)

Covering an area of over 866,000 square meters, the solar power plant can generate 53 million kWh of electricity annually

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Pierrakakis: New model of sustainable development for Greece after the Recovery Fund

The Eurogroup President and Minister of Economy and Finance stresses that Greece is entering a...

Electricity tariffs: How December 2025 closes and what to expect in January 2026

December closes with around a 5% rise in wholesale electricity prices, increasing pressure for higher...

From Hellenikon to OAKA, millions of investments in the sports real estate of Attica

Sports tourism contributes 10% of global tourism turnover of all receipts - Lamda, TEMES Group,...

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

>Photo of the day

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes