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Politics

Maria Karystianou’s political move divides opinion — Criticisms after early acclaim

She draws substantial support from Zoi, Velopoulos, and Tsipras, threatening to push PASOK down to third or even fourth place. There are talks of Farantouris possibly being exempted from the ‘no old politicians’ rule. Meanwhile, Famellos and Karteros have launched the first attacks

Greece

Severe cold wave hits Greece: Snow expected – Weather in Attica

A sharp temperature drop, widespread frost, and snowfall at low elevations as the cold spell grips much of the country

12 Monday Jan 2026
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Athens 6°C
Politics

Why Mitsotakis agreed to two meetings with farmers and livestock breeders

The government signals willingness to talk, but rules out new funding as divisions among protest leaders complicate negotiations

World

Rubina Aminian: The 23-year-old student who was shot at point-blank range by Iran’s security forces

Her family describes scenes of mass death as rights groups report hundreds killed during nationwide protests

World

Bloodshed in Iran: Over 500 dead in protests as Trump weighs “Very strong options” for intervention

Shocking images from Tehran, mass arrests, and growing international concern as unrest escalates and global powers react

Greece

Ecumenical Patriarch comments on ‘bad omen’ after knife mishap at pie-cutting ceremony

Setbacks during the pie-cutting ceremony leave attendees unsettled as the Patriarch remarks on the unusual events

Mitsotakis’ first review for 2026: The international community cannot ignore authoritarian regimes

What he says about the Greek economy, changes in education, and Venezuela – The Prime Minister also referred to geopolitical...

“Yes” to dialogue, “no” to Tuesday’s rally, farmers decide

The proposal for a gathering in Athens was rejected –...

Mitsotakis marks 10 years at the helm of New Democracy: The path since 2016 and the messages on the ideological identity

From his victory in January 2016 over Vangelis Meimarakis to...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Light and Water at Theophany and in Ancient Greece

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Three countries hold the helm of global shipping

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308,605 inactive students were removed from Greek universities

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Sakkari on the marriage proposal from Konstantinos Mitsotakis: “I am a very lucky girl”

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Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia

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Why Santa Claus is not “ours”

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Light and Water at Theophany and in Ancient Greece

2

Three countries hold the helm of global shipping

3

308,605 inactive students were removed from Greek universities

4

Sakkari on the marriage proposal from Konstantinos Mitsotakis: “I am a very lucky girl”

5

Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia

6

Why Santa Claus is not “ours”

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

Registrations open for 2026 Greek Community Cup Women’s Tournament

Vasilopita and New Year Traditions, from antiquity to the present day

Βy His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Fables of Aesop as a Preparation for the Gospel by H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Orthodox Church has never categorically rejected pre-Christian thought. On the contrary, it subjected it...

What begins in the manger is fulfilled in the Tomb and overturned in the Resurrection

Christ’s Nativity as a prefiguration of His burial and Resurrection in the patristic and liturgical...

Golden Globes: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ dominate the awards

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78

The Instagram announcement – “He bravely beat cancer, but succumbed to a lung condition”

Audiovisual production in Greece is a driver of economic growth, with revenues of almost €1 billion according to an SPI study

Audiovisual production is a dynamic growth sector, says the Minister of Culture

Giannis Voglis’s awards found in the trash – what the actor’s son says

The actor’s belongings are now being sold online

Stefanos Kasselakis: The family “jewel” in Ekali is up for rent at €20,000 per month

Shipowner Haris Vafeias, who purchased it, completely renovated the impressive three-storey villa a year and...

Chiara Ferragni: A photo album from her trip to Colombia

During her stay in the South American country, the influencer visited the city of Medellín

Maria Callas: The fateful love with Onassis and the divorce that took 11 years

In the final days of 1970, a new law in Italy regarding the dissolution of...

Ecumenical Patriarch comments on ‘bad omen’ after knife mishap at pie-cutting ceremony

Severe cold wave hits Greece: Snow expected – Weather in Attica

A sharp temperature drop, widespread frost, and snowfall at low elevations as the cold spell grips much of the country

Urgent Weather Alert from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service: Severe cold wave from this afternoon – Areas where snowfall is expected

A rapid deterioration of the weather is expected from Sunday afternoon, with snow in mountainous,...

Weather: Temperature plunge of up to 10 degrees from today through Tuesday – Where it will snow

Frost and single-digit daytime highs in many areas – Damage from gale-force southerly winds yesterday...

Rubina Aminian: The 23-year-old student who was shot at point-blank range by Iran’s security forces

Her family describes scenes of mass death as rights groups report hundreds killed during nationwide protests

Bloodshed in Iran: Over 500 dead in protests as Trump weighs “Very strong options” for intervention

Shocking images from Tehran, mass arrests, and growing international...

Hits on Russian Lukoil oil platforms from Ukraine

V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin and Valery Grayfer platforms are located...

Cartel de los Soles at the Presidential Palace of Caracas: The drug-trafficking network that Chávez set up with Sinaloa and that kept Maduro in power

Evidence from U.S. authorities about the cocaine and fentanyl trafficking...

Who were the predators on Earth before the dinosaurs

Where bees go in winter

As temperatures drop and gardens empty out, the familiar summer buzz suddenly seems to fade away

Exploring the soundscapes of Axios Delta and Lake Orestiada

The SoREAL research project captures sounds of birds, animals, and human activities to raise environmental awareness and create sound maps...

Scientists talk of the risks of climate change to pregnant women and infants

Despite documented impacts, critical questions remain unanswered, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration

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JP Morgan: STOXX will upgrade Greece this year – Which stocks will see significant inflows

The banking sector accounts for the bulk of the liabilities, but is not the only...

How Greek producers and the 21 Greek PDO products will be protected under the Mercosur Agreement

How Greek MEPs voted – All Mercosur products must comply with the EU’s strict food...

“Turbulence, yes; problems, no” is what the Mercosur agreement is expected to bring for Greece

According to initial assessments, the clauses included in the agreement safeguard Greek agricultural products –...

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

The perfect soufflé

The perfect soufflé

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

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

>Photo of the day

Vonitsa Venetian castle