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The 15 from Crete before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over OPEKEPE subsidies: They arrived under draconian security measures

The 15 were transported by bus escorted by a riot police van (MAT) – How the dismantled criminal organization operated

Greece

Farmers to submit their demands today after saying no to Monday’s meeting – Mitsotakis’ response expected

“We will not leave the roadblocks until the government takes a position,” say the farmers – New call for dialogue but also a warning of legal consequences from Pavlos Marinakis

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Politics

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

The election of Pierrakakis to the presidency of the Eurogroup also opens the way to the leadership of the ESM, giving Greece a role as coordinator and creditor in the eurozone – A historic reversal, from a bailout country to an institutional pillar of stability – Pierrakakis from the podium of Parliament: I return from Brussels with an honor and a victory for the country

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

Farmers to submit their demands today after saying no to Monday’s meeting – Mitsotakis’ response expected

The 15 from Crete before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over OPEKEPE subsidies: They arrived under draconian security measures

Shooting at Brown University: Ongoing incident, suspect sought

These are the farmers’ demands: They are escalating their mobilizations despite the government’s call for dialogue with the roads kept open

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World

Shooting at Brown University: Ongoing incident, suspect sought

Manhunt for the perpetrator

Economy

Double relief arrangement offers a breather for thousands of professionals and households: An end to “hostage-taking” by debt

Those who resort to bankruptcy are exempted from prosecution, while, in addition, the state will subsidize professionals who are struggling to cope with “vouchers,” so...

Greece

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

Extension of Metro Line 2 toward Ilion and future extensions of Line 4

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Hatzidakis: Investment in Greece increased almost 100% between 2019 and 2025

Lifestyle

Why some people are always late to their appointments – The 5 types

Culture

Ermou Street: The history of the road that opened in 1833 and is today the 15th most expensive in the world

Greece

The design studio from Larissa with a global footprint

Economy

Bloomberg: SpaceX planning the biggest IPO of all time with a target valuation of $1.5 trillion

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> Politics

> Politics

Mitsotakis convenes party’s Central Committee: What he will say about Pierrakakis, the budget, farmers, and the message of responsibility to the MPs

MEPs who are registering a number of shocks from their constituencies will also take the floor

Liakouli on tensions with Konstantopoulou: Parliament staff leave the committee in tears

The PASOK MP was seen covering her ears while the...

Kyriakos Mitsotakis to farmers: On Monday at 17:00, I’m expecting whichever delegation you appoint at Maximos Mansion (updated)

The discussion is taking place in the context of the...

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> 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)

4

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

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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

>Travel

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

The Feast of Saint Nicholas at the Finnish Parish of Stockholm

AADE’s guide for Greeks abroad for VAT, declarations, property and income in Greece

With a VAT number and TAXISnet codes, foreign residents can do almost everything electronically: declarations,...

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...

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> Culture

>Culture

9th Ministerial Meeting of the forum of Ancient Civilizations: Athens as the meeting point for Culture Ministers from around the world

Emma Stone for Gala magazine: “Life has a sense of humor, even in its darkest moments”

A conversation with the Oscar-winning actress on Bugonia, her creative bond with Yorgos Lanthimos, and why humor never leaves her...

Italy: The non-profit organisation managing Florence Cathedral is the victim of a €30 million fraud

The fraud allegedly took place over a period of 6 months with money laundering and...

At least 600 objects of “significant cultural value” stolen from a Bristol museum

Authorities are looking for four suspects

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Emily in Paris: fashion stories and style created by the popular TV series

The first official scrapbook, from Assouline, shows how the Emily in Paris costumes became a...

Christos Nikolopoulos: “Paschalis Terzis sang a new song for me — we will hear it soon”

I recognized Paschalis’ value; I was the first to give him his first record, said...

Lily Collins commented on Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Jimmy Fallon, after he had previously said that he watches Emily in Paris

The Greek Prime Minister had said earlier that he likes to relax by watching this...

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> Society

>Society

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

Farmers to submit their demands today after saying no to Monday’s meeting – Mitsotakis’ response expected

“We will not leave the roadblocks until the government takes a position,” say the farmers – New call for dialogue...

The 15 from Crete before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over OPEKEPE subsidies: They arrived under draconian security measures

The 15 were transported by bus escorted by a riot police van (MAT) – How...

These are the farmers’ demands: They are escalating their mobilizations despite the government’s call for dialogue with the roads kept open

The list of demands is being “cleaned up” to be sent to the government tomorrow...

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> World

> World

Shooting at Brown University: Ongoing incident, suspect sought

Manhunt for the perpetrator

The moment a Russian drone strikes a Turkish ship in the port of Odesa – Watch video

Zelensky denounces an escalation message – Ankara intervenes – A...

The “crypto king” Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion fraud

He apologized after hearing victims describe the consequences of his...

Anxiety over three Greeks arrested for 194 cartridges in North Macedonia – Detained for 15 days

According to information, tomorrow the 38-year-old from the village of...

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> Environment

>Environment

Zero Waste Horeca: The sustainable initiative for the project that is changing coffee and hospitality in Greece

International Mountain Day: Their protection is strengthened through ministerial decisions of the Ministry of Environment and Energy

The Ministry of Environment and Energy announces the reinforcement and expansion of the “Untrodden Mountains” program

List of the warmest cities – Athens being one of them

By 2021, the Greek capital held the record for the highest temperature in Europe, with 48°C recorded in 1977

EU reaches agreement to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% by 2040

The EU sets a binding target for a 90% emissions reduction by 2040, combining domestic cuts with limited carbon-offset credits

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> Economy

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EU: Agreement on €3 fee for small parcels from China in 2026 – Shein and Temu in the spotlight

The EU is imposing a temporary €3 fee on small parcels starting in 2026, mainly...

Stock Exchange: Selective positioning and balance exercises above 2,100 points

Within striking distance of this year's tops with record boosts in Wall Street and Euromarkets...

The historic success of Pierrakakis and the moves that locked his victory in the Eurogroup presidency

Contacts and direct consultations with European leaders by Kyriakos Mitsotakis - The election makes Pierrakakis...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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

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

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

Bakeries and pastry shops for this year’s Christmas melomakarona

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

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