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Dec 2025
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Greece

PULS paves the way for the “Achilles Shield”, defence programmes with Israel, and the United Arab Emirates in the game

Green light for the purchase and installation of the missile system, which will further enhance the country's deterrent capability - The first FDI frigate "Kimon" was delivered to the Navy yesterday

Greece

Long traffic jams in Ritsona as farmers block service roads of the national highway (updated)

Farmers have begun blocking service roads along the Athens–Thessaloniki national highway, causing long queues of vehicles near Ritsona

19 Friday Dec 2025
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Athens 12°C
Culture

British Museum: Loans of up to 3 years are its new model for antiquities removed from other countries – What it plans to do with the Parthenon Sculptures

It was inaugurated a few days ago with the transfer of 80 exhibits, including Greek ones, to a museum in Mumbai

Environment

In the mountain forests of the Peloponnese, Greek fir trees are dying en masse without being burned

Guardian research highlights the multiple risks facing spruce forests due to the climate crisis

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What goes on behind closed doors

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Our bright side with the Belharra and the downside with the roadblocks, Milena the “faux Zoitsa” of the Parliamentary Inquiry, the double deal in Insurance, the 15,000 properties

Amazon, Temu and Shein cooperate with ELTA & the end of an era for the carry trade

Greece

ELTA: New stamp and envelope series “ELPIDA – Marianna B. Vardinoyanni

In total, there are 5,000 leaflets with 4 adhesive stamps and 1,000 commemorative envelopes of the first day of issue

Mitsotakis: Yes to dialogue with farmers, no to unnecessary hardship for society – We will not give in to maximalism that leads outside the European framework

In statements after the European Council, he called on parties in Parliament to support the reform placing OPEKEPE under AADE...

The Greek flag was raised on the frigate “Kimon”: How the first Greek Belharra changes the balance in the Aegean

The frigate HS Kimon changes the way Greece controls, monitors,...

Charitsis: The government is making determined efforts to enrage farmers

The president of the New Left criticized the government over...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

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How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

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The Greeks of Silicon Valley

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Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

2

How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

3

The Greeks of Silicon Valley

4

Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

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

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

Training program for teaching the Greek language in the diaspora by the University of Ioannina

Epaminondas Stathopoulos: The Greek who shaped the sound of the electric guitar

How Epaminondas “Epi” Stathopoulos carved his name into electric guitars—and into the history of modern...

“Sleep, My Little Angel, Sweetly to My Song” by His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The lullaby constitutes not only tenderness, but also memory, tradition, folk wisdom, and theological depth,...

GCM Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

The premeditated act of terror is an affront to all Australians and our collective shared...

Christos Markogiannakis honored as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters

12th Arcadia Classic Tour, 24-25 January 2026 (video-photos)

An event for all seasons!

The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

The annual holiday concert in Maastricht, the Netherlands, set in a distinctly festive atmosphere

Research: The BBC’s “first Black Briton” from the Roman era was ultimately…white and originated from southern England

A new DNA analysis concludes that the woman presented by the BBC as “the first...

Timothée Chalamet reveals he trained in table tennis for seven years for his new film “Marty Supreme”

Timothée Chalamet revealed that he trained in table tennis for seven years for the needs...

Milla Jovovich turns 50: “What an incredible journey — It feels like I’ve lived so many different lives”

The actress marked her 50th birthday with a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on a...

Stavros Niarchos & Charlotte Ford: The wedding that shook a dynasty

Sixty years ago, the Associated Press revealed the secret marriage of the Greek shipping tycoon...

Regulation of the Ministry of Development ensures basic aid for farmers who have outstanding issues with the Land Registry

ELTA: New stamp and envelope series “ELPIDA – Marianna B. Vardinoyanni

In total, there are 5,000 leaflets with 4 adhesive stamps and 1,000 commemorative envelopes of the first day of issue

PULS paves the way for the “Achilles Shield”, defence programmes with Israel, and the United Arab Emirates in the game

Green light for the purchase and installation of the missile system, which will further enhance...

“Flying” Santas filled the children in the oncology ward of Pagni with joy, watch video

The 3rd EMAK, the 3rd EMODE, the Fire Service of Heraklion Prefecture and the Firefighters...

Embraer’s Eve made the maiden flight of the “flying car,” having received over 3,000 pre-orders

The company aims for certification in 2026 and first deliveries and entry into service in 2027

Rubio on the Ukraine peace talks: ‘There is progress, but we have a long way to go’

The American Secretary of State emphasized that the final issues...

Nick Rainer had been diagnosed with schizophrenia weeks before murdering his parents

32-year-old Nick was reportedly under the care of psychiatrists who...

The Trump administration is preparing to release hundreds of thousands of documents in the Epstein case

Today is the deadline set by law for the release...

The Guardian on a Greek tragedy: Rare Mediterranean monk seals retreat to caves to escape tourism

China: Surreal images show entire mountains covered with solar panels (video)

Covering an area of over 866,000 square meters, the solar power plant can generate 53 million kWh of electricity annually

Winter Solstice 2025: The longest night of the year is coming – When it falls

Winter officially begins – On December 21, 2025, the Winter Solstice arrives with the longest night of the year. Here’s...

Greek scientists uncovered the history of the Red Sea

The aim of the expedition was to map and study the continental shelf of Saudi Arabia in the area of...

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Kimberly Guilfoyle: The US invests in projects that bring real benefits to Greece

Contract signed for the construction of 2+2 tugs at the Elefsina Shipyards with US support...

DBRS: Stable growth trajectory for Greece until 2027 – Improvement in the labour market

For 2025, it maintains its estimate for Greek GDP growth at 2% - For 2026,...

Major crackdown begins on undeclared rents and “grey” properties – What the MIDAS platform changes for every property

The new system is being presented today to the competent authorities – How property owners...

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

>Photo of the day

Agrafa mountain village, Evritania