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Friday
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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 14°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

Mitsotakis: Tax cuts mean wage increases – We said it, we did it!

The prime minister referred to increases in private-sector employees’ earnings due to tax cuts – When, under certain conditions, the...

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...

Turkish NAVTEX are illegal, impulsive actions, says Athens: “We will continue to exercise our sovereign rights”

According to International Law, government officials stress, a NAVTEX that...

> 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

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

Athens, with Kids: 33 Activities They’ll Actually Love

From hands‑on museums and inventive playgrounds to forest escapes and starlit domes, a carefully curated guide to Athens for families

The Best Greek Islands for Foodies

Islands where local ingredients, tradition, and craft shape every meal

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

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...

Jessie J: ‘Cancer was the harshest thing my breasts ever had to endure’

The singer spoke with humor and honesty about her diagnosis, mastectomy, and the shift in...

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

Criminal liability for pollution of the marine environment

Renewal and issuance of passports with old ID cards, according to the decision of the CoE

If the validity period of the identity cards has expired (15 years), they are considered valid until they are replaced

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 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...

Syria: ‘Closed security zone’ declared in Al Hall camp, where relatives of Islamic State members live

Syrian forces took control of the camp last week, after the Kurds withdrew

Luigi Manzione does not face the death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The perpetrator is not charged with murder, which is the...

Minneapolis: The 37-year-old man killed by ICE had fought with agents of the same agency 11 days earlier

As you can see in the footage, Alex Pretty was...

Abramovich denies his connection to Deutsche Bank investigations: ‘He is not a suspect’ says his spokesman

Der Spiegel reported two days ago that the investigations launched...

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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Stock Exchange: Monthly rise of 9.15% and 7th consecutive weekly rise

Second day of correction, with the General Index closing at daily lows but remaining close...

WD-40: The ultimate commercial success and the big secret

Why no one truly knows its formula—and why it remains one of the world’s greatest...

ELSTAT: Unemployment fell to 7.5% in December

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

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

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

>Photo of the day

Mount Mainalo – Arcadia