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Jan 2026
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Greece

With fireworks, drones, and lots of music, Greece welcomed 2026 (videos-photos)

A spectacular New Year’s changeover – Young and old alike filled the streets, exchanging wishes, smiles, dancing and taking part in an endless party across the country

World

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: “A waiter, standing on a colleague’s shoulders, set the bar’s ceiling on fire with a flare,” says an eyewitness

The cause of the explosion that occurred at a bar popular with tourists remains unknown for now

01 Thursday Jan 2026
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Lifestyle

Konstantinos Mitsotakis proposed to Maria Sakkari

The happy news was revealed by the Prime Minister - Wedding planned for 2027 for the couple

Culture

Why Santa Claus is not “ours”

9+1 things you don’t know about the events and history of January 1

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Wishes for a Happy New Year (above all), cooperative banks are seeking investors, who will join the Swiss franc restructuring, firefighters and police officers in Intralot!

The background behind the shipping deals of the Greeks

Greece

Everything changes as of today for disciplinary proceedings of public servants: Harassment and refusal of evaluation become offenses

More than 3,300 cases are pending; the prescribed penalties in detail

Tsiaras’ report for 2025: a difficult year for the primary sector ends with 3.8 billion euro payments

The deniers of the dialogue cannot suspend the formulation of the National Strategy for the primary sector and the overall...

PASOK turned upside down in the new year: The “stuck needle” in the polls, differing lines, Tsipras and Karystianou

Surprising proposals ahead of the Congress catch Harilaou Trikoupi off...

Skertsos: In the field of road safety, we have proven that we can change if we want to

"What is needed now is consistency and continuity in order...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Where Christianity is still Persecuted: Beheadings in Mozambique, underage sex slaves in the Occupied Cyprus, churches burned in Nigeria, rapes in Pakistan

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Ancient treasures unveiled: The Royal Palace of Pella opens to the public with stunning Hellenistic statues

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

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Among the top 103 surgical educators worldwide: Professor Georgios Tsoulfas of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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The knitted Christmas village of Greece, where everything is embroidered

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“Don’t even think about it, those who believe they can restore empires” – The message from the Tripartite Summit to Erdogan, what Netanyahu & Mitsotakis (video)

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Where Christianity is still Persecuted: Beheadings in Mozambique, underage sex slaves in the Occupied Cyprus, churches burned in Nigeria, rapes in Pakistan

2

Ancient treasures unveiled: The Royal Palace of Pella opens to the public with stunning Hellenistic statues

3

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

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Among the top 103 surgical educators worldwide: Professor Georgios Tsoulfas of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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The knitted Christmas village of Greece, where everything is embroidered

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“Don’t even think about it, those who believe they can restore empires” – The message from the Tripartite Summit to Erdogan, what Netanyahu & Mitsotakis (video)

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

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: A final Stewardship appeal before year’s end

The Fables of Aesop as a Preparation for the Gospel by H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Orthodox Church has never categorically rejected pre-Christian thought. On the contrary, it subjected it...

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

Christ’s Nativity as a prefiguration of His burial and Resurrection in the patristic and liturgical...

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

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

Bloomberg: Warner Bros. prepares to reject Paramount’s offer next week

Cinema: The most anticipated films coming to the big screen in 2026

From Nolan’s epic Odyssey to long-awaited sequels and bold literary adaptations, a preview of cinema’s biggest releases

Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia

The life of the French revolutionary in Athens, as revealed through the book by Giorgos...

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

They signed a programmatic agreement for cultural development with a total budget of €3,380,000

Chiara Ferragni: A photo album from her trip to Colombia

During her stay in the South American country, the influencer visited the city of Medellín

Maria Callas: The fateful love with Onassis and the divorce that took 11 years

In the final days of 1970, a new law in Italy regarding the dissolution 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...

Everything changes as of today for disciplinary proceedings of public servants: Harassment and refusal of evaluation become offenses

Weather: New Year’s Day with cold and frost across the country, rain and rising temperatures from Friday

See which areas will see snowfall today, the first day of the new year, and when temperatures will begin to...

With fireworks, drones, and lots of music, Greece welcomed 2026 (videos-photos)

A spectacular New Year’s changeover – Young and old alike filled the streets, exchanging wishes,...

THEMA wishes you a Happy New Year!

best of wishes for 2026!

Israel bans access to Gaza for 37 NGOs

The decision concerns NGOs that did not submit the list of their employees to the Israeli authorities

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: “A waiter, standing on a colleague’s shoulders, set the bar’s ceiling on fire with a flare,” says an eyewitness

The cause of the explosion that occurred at a bar...

The planet welcomes 2026: Spectacular fireworks show in Sydney and Dubai — watch videos and photos

In every time zone, cities and countries celebrate the change...

Protests continue for a fourth day in Iran, attack on government building

Citizens are protesting the high cost of living and the...

Who were the predators on Earth before the dinosaurs

Where bees go in winter

As temperatures drop and gardens empty out, the familiar summer buzz suddenly seems to fade away

Exploring the soundscapes of Axios Delta and Lake Orestiada

The SoREAL research project captures sounds of birds, animals, and human activities to raise environmental awareness and create sound maps...

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

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The legendary Warren Buffett handed over the reins of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades

Greg Abel will take the reins of Berkshire Hathaway in one of the most talked...

Taxes of €735.5 million and social security contributions of more than €7.7 million were paid by Karelia in 2025

Karelias announced extraordinary employee benefits and aid to institutions totalling more than €6.2 million -...

PPC: Stable prices in household tariffs in January despite the rise in wholesale prices

In low charging zones, the green tariff price also remains fixed at 0.125 €/kWh

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

The perfect soufflé

The perfect soufflé

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

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

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