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

The torch was handed to her by the Secretary General of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and Olympian in sailing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, Stefanos Chandakas

Greece

Severe storm in Attica: How the bad weather system Byron will move in the coming hours – Heavy rains in Laconia, flooding in Zakynthos

Which schools will be closed on Friday due to the severe weather

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Politics

Famellos replied to Tsipras for hiding him in the balcony: We are talking about partnerships without personal ambitions

Speaking at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, the President of SYRIZA responded implicitly but clearly to the former Prime Minister, who at the presentation of his book spoke about party bureaucracies and parties that have come full circle

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Christodoulides from Kiev: We know what invasion means, first priority is to support Ukraine

“They were raping me, they tortured me & hung me from the ceiling” – Academic describes 903 days of captivity in Iraq

A new strategic transport axis in the Balkans: Athens, Thessaloniki and Bucharest back on a single route

Famellos replied to Tsipras for hiding him in the balcony: We are talking about partnerships without personal ambitions

All schools in Attica closed on Friday due to severe weather “Byron”

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Greece

Athens without Taxis again today, Thursday

The taxi drivers’ strike has been extended, and a protest gathering will also take place at 10 a.m.

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

How all of Alexis’ nightingales got back together (did you miss them?), what M.M. says and what PASOK says with the “Democratic Forces,” Nikitas and the… rose to the flower

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World

“They were raping me, they tortured me & hung me from the ceiling” – Academic describes 903 days of captivity in Iraq

The “fabricated confessions” and the cycle of abuse – How her release came about – The next day and the effort to recover

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Politics

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

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Simona Procházková: Miss Czech Republic wants to inspire the world through her activism

Culture

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

Diaspora

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

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> Politics

> Politics

Christodoulides from Kiev: We know what invasion means, first priority is to support Ukraine

The next steps of the Europe-Ukraine relationship, in view of the assumption by the Republic of Cyprus of the Presidency...

A new strategic transport axis in the Balkans: Athens, Thessaloniki and Bucharest back on a single route

Greece cooperates with Bulgaria and Romania on the strategic railway...

Tsipras’ Ithaca: A new party, presence of the old SYRIZA, and messages to Famellos, Haritsis, and former comrades he sent to the balcony

“Self-organization – Re-foundation – Renewal” is the triptych reflecting Tsipras’...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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An exhibition full of stories

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Drama: The Byzantine Church of Agia Sophia to be restored and highlighted

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A new spark at King George Hotel’s Lobby Bar

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After the bailouts: Greece’s journey from debt to debt management

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November 22, 1940: The third liberation of Koritsa, the first victory worldwide against the Axis!

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Division of Cretans: The unbelievable story of its role in the Greco-Italian War (1940–1941) – The battles, the heroics, the losses

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An exhibition full of stories

2

Drama: The Byzantine Church of Agia Sophia to be restored and highlighted

3

A new spark at King George Hotel’s Lobby Bar

4

After the bailouts: Greece’s journey from debt to debt management

5

November 22, 1940: The third liberation of Koritsa, the first victory worldwide against the Axis!

6

Division of Cretans: The unbelievable story of its role in the Greco-Italian War (1940–1941) – The battles, the heroics, the losses

>Travel

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

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

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"

Meeting between the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Hellenic Army 

The GCM took the opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to the Hellenic Army for...

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> Culture

>Culture

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

Hagia Sophia: At the mercy of…crony contractors, the adventures of the monument of Orthodoxy in Erdogan’s hands

The symbolic temple of Byzantine tradition is at the mercy of micro-political and geopolitical designs, from its conversion into a...

Minoan architecture protected the palace of Archanes from natural disasters

The ingenuity, experience, and refined aesthetics of Minoan architects protected the palace from natural disasters...

Maria Callas: Celebrating 102 years since her birth, remembering the iconic looks that defined her style

The aesthetic of the greatest soprano, born on this day in 1923, remains timeless and...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Is the myth of youth collapsing? Why the best years of our lives start after 40

Scientists explain that life gets better as we get older and happiness peaks in our...

Christina Koletsa welcomes December at the beach

Christina Koletsa chose an unexpected way to greet the first days of December — with...

Billy Bo: The first famous Greek to die of AIDS – His humble childhood, international career, and tragic end

Billy Bo — born Vasilis Kourkoumelis — died at just 33 years old on June...

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> Society

>Society

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

Severe storm in Attica: How the bad weather system Byron will move in the coming hours – Heavy rains in Laconia, flooding in Zakynthos

Which schools will be closed on Friday due to the severe weather

When it will rain in Attica — Storm “Byron” sweeps the country; new emergency bulletin from EMY, severe long-lasting thunderstorms expected in the next hours

The severe weather is hitting Crete with floods, landslides, and damage. Strong storms are expected...

The vaccine that protects against dementia – Reduces the risk by 20% over seven years

A major new study shows that a widely used vaccine reduces dementia risk and slows...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

“They were raping me, they tortured me & hung me from the ceiling” – Academic describes 903 days of captivity in Iraq

The “fabricated confessions” and the cycle of abuse – How her release came about – The next day and the...

These are the safest countries in the world for 2025 — where Greece ranks

The number of state-level conflicts is at its highest point...

La Nina phenomenon may affect the global climate in the next quarter—what this means

The phenomenon, if it appears, will be weak, according to...

Public transport passengers in Rome will get their money back in case of poor service

The regulator opened an investigation against the company in February...

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> Environment

>Environment

When climate change knocks at our door

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

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...

Water scarcity: How Leros, Patmos & Attica reached a state of emergency – The action plan following the NTUA report

RAAEY decides on emergency water-scarcity measures and evaluates the plan for the capital – The goal is the immediate implementation...

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> Economy

ATHEX 0.2 2090.64 4.09

> Economy

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Fitch: Greece at the strong core of a two-speed Europe in 2026

Greece is placed in the narrow core of countries that will manage to maintain surpluses...

Banking correction on the Stock Exchange – Fell again below 2,100 points

The Athens Stock Exchange erased almost all the gains from the first two trading sessions...

Fitch: Greece in the strong core of a two-speed Europe in 2026

Greece is positioned within the tight core of countries that will manage to maintain surpluses...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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

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

The spice blend that defined Corfu’s cuisine

The spice blend that defined Corfu’s cuisine

The season’s most addictive comfort recipes

The season’s most addictive comfort recipes

The definitive guide to perfectly tender brisket made at home

The definitive guide to perfectly tender brisket made at home

A new spark at King George Hotel’s Lobby Bar

A new spark at King George Hotel’s Lobby Bar

Mediterranean Diet: On the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO recognition, Italy honored Ambassador Antonia Trichopoulou

Mediterranean Diet: On the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO recognition, Italy honored Ambassador Antonia Trichopoulou

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