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EU–Mercosur trade deal approved after 25 years of negotiations
The European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur passed with the required qualified majority, despite opposition from France, Poland, Austria, Ireland, and Hungary. EU capitals have until 6 p.m. to submit any formal objections. German industrial leaders describe the deal as a “major success.”
Greece
Farmers ease roadblocks ahead of meeting with Prime Minister: which roads are reopening
Farmers remain on the roads after accepting an invitation to meet with the Prime Minister on Tuesday at the Maximos Mansion. However, most are easing their stance and reopening national highways as a gesture of goodwill
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Greece
Ioannina covered in white, snow in the center and in many areas of the city – Watch video
The severe weather continues, with much of Epirus—especially the mountainous areas of Ioannina and Arta—covered in snow since yesterday. Snow chains are mandatory, and the Egnatia Highway is closed to trucks over 3.5 tons
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Greece
Cyprus rocked by video allegedly showing bribes at the Presidential Palace: Intelligence service launches probe, late-night meeting under Christodoulides, suspicions of Russian involvement
Who appears in the video
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomMaria’s bill (and a manager to speak to them for a bit), the pianist Farandouris, the goo-goo ga-ga treatment of the farmers, the golden shipping dividends
The Greek–Turkish appointment & the next day for OPAP – Allwyn
Greece
Traffic fines: Where the €110 million a year from tickets will go
Only a few details remain before the system can operate as designed, with fines issued electronically and drivers receiving the notices directly on their smartphones
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Mitsotakis at Agios Savvas: With the renovation of the operating theaters, we will no longer have significant waiting times for patients
The Prime Minister visited the hospital, where the inauguration of...
Cyprus: The “Kronos” field on the final straight for sending gas to Europe
The Cypriot President met with the Chief Operating Officer of...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
Vasilopita and New Year Traditions, from antiquity to the present day
Βy His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden
Dr. House becomes…an archaeologist at Greek excavations: New series with Hugh Laurie and filming in Greece
In the new American-produced series Dig, the famous British actor Hugh Laurie stars. He has long-standing ties to Greece and...
Traffic fines: Where the €110 million a year from tickets will go
Only a few details remain before the system can operate as designed, with fines issued electronically and drivers receiving the...
Where bees go in winter
As temperatures drop and gardens empty out, the familiar summer buzz suddenly seems to fade away
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Greek raisin: The raw material that has nourished generations seeks its place in the world again
With a centuries-old history, high nutritional value and global demand, Greek raisins remain a product...
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
How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves
How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves
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