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Politics
Marc Poll for Proto Thema: New Democracy rebounds after measures and Macron — and ahead of two new parties
The first poll that captures the estimates after all the events - The government has limited the losses of the OPECEP, Kovesi and... Lazaridis - At 38.5% positive ratings for the government, Mitsotakis unrivalled in suitability for prime minister
Economy
Economist: Piraeus and Elefsina at the heart of global port rivalry — The U.S.–China “naval battle”
Investment frenzy fuelled by concern over China's tightening control over supply chains
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Lost in degrees: Why Greece produces graduates the market doesn’t need
Greeks continue to gravitate toward academic studies, even as hundreds of businesses struggle to find electricians and engineers. The result is a growing disconnect between degrees and real job opportunities
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Lifestyle
Michael Mailis: The Greek behind major hollywood productions returns to Athens
After working on films like 300, The Dark Knight and The Hangover, he chose to return to Greece — and rethink what success really means
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomThe blue MPs’ coquettish games & Lolita’s company, when Nikos A. gave a bonus to Haris, a deal amidst ashes, the agreements with the Qataris
Chris Wright’s passion for the Vertical Corridor & Pierrakakis’s jab at Tsipras
World
Trump escalates clash with Merz and withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany: What it means for NATO and Europe
Democrats warn the move is a “gift to Putin” as tensions grow between Washington and European allies
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Ankara expresses irritation over Athens–Paris alliance: Any military cooperation against Turkey will not succeed
Turkey's Defence Ministry reacted to the statements made by Macron...
Cabinet meeting under Mitsotakis on Wednesday – what’s on the agenda
The Prime Minister will welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
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“Greece is fantastic, it has helped us a lot,” says Donald Trump – “Mitsotakis is a terrific guy” (videos)
Lina Mendoni: Meeting with representatives of the World Jewish Restitution Organization
She thanked them for their contribution to the return of 91 Jewish artifacts from Poland and briefed them on the...
The global yacht elite in Greece: Stunning images from the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio
The world’s largest luxury yachting exhibition — and the only event of this scale in Greece — with over 130...
Partial climbdown by Iran: Says “yes” to negotiations without lifting the naval blockade, puts nuclear issues and the opening of Hormuz on the table
Tehran is attempting a partial convergence with Washington and says...
9-million-year-old shark fossil found intact, has sword-like teeth and is an ancestor of the great white
It is striking that remains of sardines were found in its stomach area. The fossil was discovered about 235 kilometers...
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Oil: Brent heading toward $110 due to Hormuz, with the Fed, BOJ, and fears of a new energy shock in focus
According to experts, it will take at least four to six months for the oil...
Jamie Oliver Kitchen at Golden Hall: A culinary experience that complements shopping
Jamie Oliver Kitchen at Golden Hall: A culinary experience that complements shopping
The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026
The 10 best meat restaurants in the world for 2026
Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city
Mytilini: Three generations of pastry chefs make a brioche a work of art, with a recipe from the city
Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year
Golden Chef’s Hats 2026: Botrini crowned champion for a record 14th year – Greece’s top restaurants of the year
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