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Tuesday
09
Dec 2025
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Greece

Urban planning regulations: Construction guidelines for Mykonos and Santorini – Expansion to additional islands – Legal challenges to permits lacking Ministry of Culture approval

Brake on anarchic building and tourist expansion - Need 30 acres of tourist investment in Mykonos and 40 in Santorini, four acres for first residence and eight for holiday homes -

Greece

Intervention by the Supreme Court Prosecutor over farmer protests and blockades

In his directive, Prosecutor Tzavellas calls on public prosecutors to intervene in order to confirm offences such as obstruction of traffic, violence against public officials, and property damage

09 Tuesday Dec 2025
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Athens 14°C
Economy

The three women from Chios who are shaking up the shipping industry

Three female figures of Greek shipping who are at the helm of extremely powerful deep-sea fleets stand out for their boldness, operational stability, and their careful, visionary planning of their next moves

Sports

Kairat vs Olympiacos 0-0 (1st Half): Live from Astana

Olympiacos has more than 600 fans at the Astana stadium

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The disgrace with the clashes, MM changes course, Karamanlis’ kite-like tie, Kopelouzos’ plans, Exarchos’ trip & Lemos’ stables

Trump’s tariffs “inflate” global copper prices & the new episode in the Netflix saga

Greece

Konstantinos Karamanlis – Amalia Megapanou: The coexistence of two strong personalities and the divorce in Paris

On December 9, 1970, after 19 years of marriage, the couple jointly filed for divorce in Paris, and the news shocked Greek society

Mitsotakis for a pension of 1,700 euros to those affected by Mati and Mandra: Our minimum duty to help and never forget

The Prime Minister said that the government is "responding to this unjust and long-standing pending issue"

Hadjivassiliou: Turkey is annoyed by the fact that Greece has become an energy hub

Mr.Hadjivassiliou pointed out that "Greece is a country that is...

Interview Poll: Over 30% support ND — Voters’ views on Tsipras and Karystianou

46% disagree with the farmers' blockades and road closures

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The Olympic flame begins its journey to the Winter Games — Lit inside the Museum of Ancient Olympia for the first time

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Kyriakos Pierrakakis: From Leonteios to the Eurogroup – His path and the bid for leadership of the Eurozone Finance Ministers

3

Kimberly Guilfoyle ran from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic Stadium in the torch relay for the Winter Olympic Games (video)

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Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

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Mendoni from Washington: Culture is a connecting and unifying force between the US and Greece

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Water scarcity: Attica and Meganissi of Lefkada in a state of emergency

1

The Olympic flame begins its journey to the Winter Games — Lit inside the Museum of Ancient Olympia for the first time

2

Kyriakos Pierrakakis: From Leonteios to the Eurogroup – His path and the bid for leadership of the Eurozone Finance Ministers

3

Kimberly Guilfoyle ran from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic Stadium in the torch relay for the Winter Olympic Games (video)

4

Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

5

Mendoni from Washington: Culture is a connecting and unifying force between the US and Greece

6

Water scarcity: Attica and Meganissi of Lefkada in a state of emergency

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

Athens in the Fall: The City’s 5+1 Coolest Concept Cafés

Design, objects, and a hot cup: Athens’s hybrid cafés invite you to linger, out of the wind and rain

The Feast of Saint Nicholas at the Finnish Parish of Stockholm

The man who invented soft-serve ice cream was Greek — The story of Tom Carvel

Athanasios Karvelas was born on July 14, 1906, in Athens, and in 1910 his parents...

With participants from 31 countries across five continents, the 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Conference concludes in Athens

The Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Sofia Zacharaki, highlighted Greece’s strategy to strengthen Greek-language...

H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas’ Homily on the Entrance of the Theotokosinto the Temple and the Nativity of Christ St. George Cathedral of Stockholm

"In the Nativity of Christ, that which was hidden is revealed"

Golden Globes 2026: Anticipation builds around nominations, surprises, and notable absences

Benaki Museum: Christmas all-day program for all ages

Guided tours, performances, and children’s activities open on December 13 at the Benaki Museum, Pireos 138

Restoration and enhancement works begin at the historic Church of Agios Nikolaos Rangavas in Plaka

Mendoni: “Its preservation enriches the cultural route that highlights the historical continuity of the capital

George Osborne: “I remain optimistic about reaching an agreement with Greece on the Parthenon Sculptures”

Speaking to The Times, the former UK Chancellor said that the Sculptures represent the museum’s...

Leonardo DiCaprio takes a stand against Artificial Intelligence: “It is not a form of art”

Anything considered truly art must come from a human, the actor stressed

Converse brings new energy to the city streets

With the Converse x Coca-Cola capsule collection, the return of the Classic Trainer and the...

Anna Vissi: Triumph, millions, her great love and a finale

Anna Vissi’s triumphant year of live performances concluded with scenes the Greek music industry will...

Education Advisors request an upgrade of their role from the Ministry of Education

Intervention by the Supreme Court Prosecutor over farmer protests and blockades

In his directive, Prosecutor Tzavellas calls on public prosecutors to intervene in order to confirm offences such as obstruction of...

The Cretan arrested in Kalyvia with a Kalashnikov and silenced pistols had strangled his girlfriend while he was still a minor

He had been jailed as a juvenile for strangling his girlfriend, had escaped and was...

Elena Paparizou remains hospitalized: Latest health updates

The famous singer Elena Paparizou remains in the hospital after feeling severe discomfort during a...

I see no reason for the Americans to try to save democracy in Europe, says Merz

If it had to be saved, we could have done it ourselves, German Chancellor says - "We must become even...

Google faces EU scrutiny over AI model development practices

The European Commission is investigating whether Google violated EU competition...

Trump to Politico: Europe is a decaying Continent with weak leaders, Ukraine must hold elections

He criticized the effectiveness of European efforts in Ukraine and...

Ukraine’s financing needs the key issue at the EU Summit on 18 December

Antonio Costa sent a letter to EU leaders with the...

Environmental focus: A swan’s journey

Blue Planet award presented to Dr. Dionysia–Theodora Avgerinopoulou for her global work on ocean protection

International honor at the Grand Prix Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards – “MYTHOS,” celebrating Greece

When climate change knocks at our door

Climate change is no longer a distant and abstract concept. It is a global phenomenon that touches the everyday life...

Glaciers in Antarctica and Tierra del Fuego: Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite sends first high-resolution images

The Sentinel-1D, the newest member of the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission, was launched on November 4th via an Ariane 6 rocket...

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Hatzidakis: Greece is currently one of the strongest economic upheavals in Europe

Greece is recording "the fastest reduction in public debt in the history of the Eurozone",...

RockFire project in Laconia on the radar of Metlen and Hellenic Gold

What the big groups are looking for in Molai - a Germanium deposit with high...

AADE opens tax inspectors’ assets after named complaints

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has launched a new wave of asset investigations...

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

Tzigero-Sarmades: What are they – Why they’re a favorite traditional Christmas meze throughout Greece

Tzigero-Sarmades: What are they – Why they’re a favorite traditional Christmas meze throughout Greece

Taste Atlas: Naples crowned the food capital for 2025 — Which Greek dish made the global Top 10

Taste Atlas: Naples crowned the food capital for 2025 — Which Greek dish made the global Top 10

Mushroom Stroganoff

Mushroom Stroganoff

The surprise ingredient that elevates hot chocolate

The surprise ingredient that elevates hot chocolate

Malconi’s timelessly successful, with Italian cuisine at its core

Malconi’s timelessly successful, with Italian cuisine at its core

>Photo of the day

Lindos – Rhodes