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Friday
30
Jan 2026
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Economy

Salary increases from tax cuts credited to bank accounts today: Who benefits the most, see examples

Who sees higher net pay – How the benefit varies by age and children

Greece

Prosecutorial investigation into responsibility for the Violanta tragedy: What is being examined

Fire Investigation Directorate scrutinizes both the technical causes of the explosion and the responsibilities of the company and state authorities

30 Friday Jan 2026
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Athens 16°C
Politics

Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the construction site of Kastelli airport

The visit comes in the context of the signing of the contract for the supply and installation of the air navigation systems, which will put the project on the final track for completion

Greece

Imia, thirty years later: The 10+1 mistakes in the crisis that brought Greece and Turkey to the brink of war

The political and operational errors, the overall failed communication handling, and the myths that developed — not always with clear intent…

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The limits in a tragedy, PASOK’s open arms and Kouroumplis, Olga’s kind reminder, tuition fees at private schools (they sting…), the Chinese yard and the shadow fleet

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Greece

Weather: Rain in the East as “Kristin” departs, new severe weather approaches

Which areas will be affected – Schools closed in Alexandroupoli

Senior diplomatic source: Critical juncture for the Cyprus issue – No basis for discussion of continental shelf and EEZ with Turkey

Regarding the recent NAVTEX issued by Ankara, the senior diplomatic source referred to Turkey’s standing practices and described it as...

Mitsotakis meets with the French Minister of Defence: Renewal of the Strategic Partnership on the table

The delivery of the first Belharra frigate, the FDI "Kimon",...

One minute of silence in Parliament for the deceased workers in Trikala and PAOK supporters

“The country has been shaken by two successive tragedies,” said...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

1

The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

2

Christodoulides meeting with ExxonMobil’s vice president, 6-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas estimated in Block 10

3

Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

The old Acropolis Museum reopens, revealing the hidden life of the sacred rock

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

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The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

2

Christodoulides meeting with ExxonMobil’s vice president, 6-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas estimated in Block 10

3

Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

The old Acropolis Museum reopens, revealing the hidden life of the sacred rock

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

A New Burger Capital? These 21 Athens Spots Make the Case

A guide to the burgers, kitchens, and flavors shaping Athens right now

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

Laptop, Coffee, Designer Bites: The 30 Most Work-Friendly Cafés in Athens

Where the grind meets grace: a tight edit of central places for anyone who knows how to work the room

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage Stores: The Best Gift You Can Buy Yourself

From couture classics to boho one‑offs and conscious secondhand, Athens’ best addresses deliver character, craft, and seriously wearable finds

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

The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

The 29 Best Restaurants Defining Thessaloniki’s Food Scene in 2026

Here’s what you’re about to discover: Culinary rock stars, humble, historic kitchens, and modern restaurants that will startle your senses

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

National Hellenic Society opens applications for summer 2026 heritage Greece programs

AHIF and Queens College release special journal of Modern Hellenism Issue on genocide

Dedicated to the memory of scholar and researcher George Mavropoulos

Applications are open for the National Hellenic Society’s Heritage Greece 2026

NHS is sponsoring 100 students to discover their Greek heritage

Ioulia Karapataki to headline Antipodes & Greek Fest at Darling Harbour

Karapataki will perform at the Antipodes Festival in Melbourne on Saturday 28 February, followed by...

European Parliament: “Yes” to AI protection for artists and media in the EU

Greek antiquities held by the company of Robin Symes are being repatriated

The objects were handed over to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

The dirty side of Pompeii: baths filled with sweat and urine, according to a new study

Hygiene was far from ideal in the Roman city, which was not connected to a...

Rhodes: The Ministry of Culture is implementing enhancement works at the archaeological site of “Pervola”

It is an open-air area within the medieval walls, near the Palace of the Grand...

Celia Kritharioti: Her new collection was presented at Paris Fashion Week with an “Old Hollywood” feel

Soft, sensual, and airy style – See photos

Eurovision 2026: Greece climbs to third place in predictions

Greece place's 3rd in the betting odds for Eurovision song contest 2026

Athina Onassis makes rare public appearance at Paris Haute Couture week

Athina Onassis, the 40-year-old heiress known for keeping a low public profile, made a rare...

Prosecutorial investigation into responsibility for the Violanta tragedy: What is being examined

The unknown chapel of the Three Hierarchs in Pagrati, where Alexandros Papadiamantis chanted hymns

A temple of only 30 square meters, but it "holds" a huge history, as it was identified with figures such...

Cyprus: 13 kilograms of TNT go missing from National Guard firing range

Military leadership launches investigation; police also informed

Municipality of Trikkaion for the fire in Violanda: We are fully cooperating with the authorities by providing every element

The municipality of Trikkaion considers it self-evident that the full clarification of the case is...

Trump nominates Kevin Wears for Fed chairman

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he is proposing Kevin Warsh for the position...

Gaza: The Israeli army announced it “neutralized three terrorists” in Rafah

The two sides accuse each other daily of violating the...

Barbarity in Indonesia: Illegal couple punished with 140 lashes, woman fainted – see photos

The 100 blows with the cane were for sex outside...

Iranian Foreign Minister in Ankara tomorrow, Turkey seeks a role of mediator between Washington and Tehran

Yesterday the official warned that Iranian military forces are "with...

Natural disasters: When early prevention offers protection

The planet is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” according to the UN

Humanity is consuming more water than it can replenish, according to a new report – Nearly 75% of the world’s...

Rains and snow fill Lake Yliki with water (video)

The recent wave of severe weather resulted in a large volume of water making its way toward the lake

Where insects go in winter

Life slows down, forms change, and survival takes priority until spring returns

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ELSTAT: Unemployment fell to 7.5% in December

Unemployed persons amounted to 354,904 people, a decrease of 87,842 people

“Gallium production in Greece could supply Europe’s needs – €300 million Metlen investment”

The pilot production of the first 5 kilograms marks a strong geostrategic and economic footprint,...

Gold soars to new record above $5,200 an ounce

Investors “turn their backs” on the dollar and U.S. bonds, shifting to precious metals –...

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

>Photo of the day

Vikos Gorge – Pindus Mountains