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Compensation from the Mayor for sidewalk accidents – The Supreme Court’s decision

The Supreme Court ruled that mayors and deputy mayors bear both criminal and civil liability for injuries sustained by individuals due to potholes

World

Rapid developments in Canada – Justin Trudeau resigns from the Liberal Party, remains Prime Minister until a new leader is elected

Parliament to Dissolve on March 24 for Elections - Watch Video

06 Monday Jan 2025
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Athens 13°C
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The weather during Epiphany: Cloudiness and relatively high maximum temperatures

The temperature will reach 11-13°C in the north, 14-16°C in the rest of the country, and locally 17°C in the west and south

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Rapid developments in Canada – Justin Trudeau resigns from the Liberal Party, remains Prime Minister until a new leader is elected

Compensation from the Mayor for sidewalk accidents – The Supreme Court’s decision

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

China: What is metapneumovirus filling up hospitals – Symptoms, who is at risk, and what to watch for

Mitsotakis: “Greece, a beacon of stability in an unstable world” – At Dexamenis for the immersion of the Holy Cross

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Greece

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

Watch videos and view photos – Crowds of faithful attended the blessing of the waters, while the favorable weather aided those who dove to retrieve...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The 15 days for the President of the Republic, Ivan, Maris and Open (maybe?), the northern New Democracy, PASOK and the electoral law, the Syntagma festivity

The predictions of LinkedIn's founder about the profession of the future - The Grand Resort, its performance, and the €785 million bill

World

Analysis: why Ukraine attacked Kursk again and what it wants to “catch up” before Trump’s inauguration

For the second time in five months, Ukraine has surprised Russia at the exact same location, indicating that the plan carried out last August was...

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Greece

These are the 13 most popular topics on protothema.gr for 2024

World

Musk calls for the release of a British Tommy Robinson

Greece

Non-state universities, IB in model schools, literary works and prevention of internet addiction – The “map” of education for 2025

World

TikTok ban in Albania triggers debate on freedom of speech

World

British PM Keir Starmer faces thunderous criticism over the horror young girls endured at the hands of Pakistani grooming gangs (videos)

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> Politics

> Politics

Mitsotakis: I bid farewell to Kostas Simitis with sadness and respect, he put the effort to modernise the country at the core

His legacy of modernization runs through the demands of the country today, as a common claim, the Prime Minister said

Kostas Simitis: The former Prime Minister has died at the age of 88

Kostas Simitis was one of the most significant political figures...

Geroulanos: The death of Kostas Simitis is the greatest national loss

"A Prime Minister who proved that when Greece wants it,...

>More Politics >Kyriakos Mitsotakis>Stefanos Kasselakis>2024 elections

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Bartholomew: “We pray for an end to the bloodshed in the Middle East”

2

Liver transplantation in Turin, with a Greek donor and his eleven-month-old daughter as the recipient

3

The provocative speech of Hoxha against Greece and the 218 million drachmas that Albania received from Greece as “war reparations”

4

The Ancient Greek roots of Christmas celebrations

5

Turkish games with the Cypriot EEZ – Athens and Nicosia on alert

6

Those who commit new offences while they are released on parole must go to prison

1

Bartholomew: “We pray for an end to the bloodshed in the Middle East”

2

Liver transplantation in Turin, with a Greek donor and his eleven-month-old daughter as the recipient

3

The provocative speech of Hoxha against Greece and the 218 million drachmas that Albania received from Greece as “war reparations”

4

The Ancient Greek roots of Christmas celebrations

5

Turkish games with the Cypriot EEZ – Athens and Nicosia on alert

6

Those who commit new offences while they are released on parole must go to prison

>Travel

10 things to do in Athens – Museum of Cycladic Art

To see the distinctly shaped slender marble figurines and statues that date back to the Bronze Age

10 Most Famous Greek Temples: Temple of Hephaestus

Dedicated to the god of metal working

Lake Plastira

An artificial lake in the heart of mainland Greece, Lake Plastira is located in Thessaly, close to the city of Karditsa

Must-see places in Greece: Tsilivi, Zakynthos

The remarkable neat beach town

Lake Doxa

This is another artificial lake as a result of building a dam. Lake Doxa is situated in the Corinthian mountain range and is mostly frequented

Pelion: Pelion Paths

Apart from immersing yourselves in the natural beauty of the place on its mountainous trails

Folegandros: Panagia Church

It is the island’s largest church. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Church of Panagia looks down on Chora and was built in the ruins of an ancient temple

The Milos Beaches You Simply Mustn’t Miss

People across the planet dream of visiting some of Milos' 70 incredible beaches. Make sure you experience these

Skopelos, the most beautiful island for the French

The island holds the first place in the most beautiful film locations in Greece

Egremni beach

Egremni is another gem of a beach that Lefkada has to offer

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Christmas at the Metropolitan Church of Oslo

Holiday Wishes from Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

"I embrace you, with all my love and gratitude"

Students of the Greek Community of Melbourne Schools bring Christmas to Fronditha Care

The warm welcome and the tearful smiles of the elderly made the occasion truly special

His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Archpastoral Encyclical 2024 on Christ’s Nativity

"Let us pray to the Lord, who deigned to be incarnated as an infant, to...

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> Culture

>Culture

Athens Concert Hall: The new generation of virtuoso musicians in a concert

The Camerata brings the New Year’s scent of Vienna to the Athens Concert Hall

What will the program of its New Year’s concert include

Romain Gavras: Filming for his new movie takes place in Athens, Lavrio, Drama, and Santorini

Which famous actors are starring?

“The Lord of the Rings”: The award-winning music of the famous trilogy in a concert in Athens

With the orchestra of Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore

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>coldplay>concert>theater

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Rumer Willis: Celebrates 8 years of sobriety

The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore shared her joy on social media, expressing...

Thodoris Atheridis on Smaragda Karydi: “I’ve been in love with her for all 22 years we’ve been together”

The actor spoke about his long-lasting relationship, the importance of respect and admiration, and his...

Kalomoira: Poses in the snow and reveals her goals for the New Year

The singer traveled with her family to Iceland and shared photos and personal reflections

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> Society

>Society

Compensation from the Mayor for sidewalk accidents – The Supreme Court’s decision

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

Watch videos and view photos – Crowds of faithful attended the blessing of the waters, while the favorable weather aided...

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania: He is in a critical condition

His state of health deteriorated

Important developments in the first quarter of the year for Education

Legislative regulations that bring changes in Primary and Secondary Education - The application process...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Rapid developments in Canada – Justin Trudeau resigns from the Liberal Party, remains Prime Minister until a new leader is elected

Parliament to Dissolve on March 24 for Elections - Watch Video

China: What is metapneumovirus filling up hospitals – Symptoms, who is at risk, and what to watch for

Concerns sparked by videos circulating on social media – Local...

Analysis: why Ukraine attacked Kursk again and what it wants to “catch up” before Trump’s inauguration

For the second time in five months, Ukraine has surprised...

Greeks rush for fuel in Bulgaria, with gasoline half a euro cheaper after the border opening

The price of 95-octane unleaded gasoline in the neighboring country...

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> Environment

>Environment

Bali’s beaches drowned in rubbish – Cleanup operation by volunteers

Private jet usage: Who pollutes the most

Eric Schmidt tops list of private jet users in 2024, emitting over 7,000 metric tons of CO₂

Sweden: Wolf hunt starts today – Reactions from activist organisations

The Swedish government wants to reduce the country's wolf population by 50% - Activists point out that European wildlife protection...

Concern over the next major volcanic eruption: We are not prepared for the chaos it will cause

The most catastrophic volcanic eruption 210 years ago and experts’ predictions for the next one – Areas under observation

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> Economy

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> Economy

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Housing, labour market and energy – All the big reforms of 2025 through the Recovery Fund

Greece has so far achieved the disbursement of more than 50% of the Recovery Fund...

These are the Greek tanker tycoons

Greeks continue to lead the way and lead by far in tanker orders - 12.6%...

Prices in winter holiday homes around Greece – How much have they changed since 2008 to date

Factors such as general economic uncertainty, changing climate conditions and rising borrowing costs have created...

>More Economy >ELSTAT>taxes>business

Mediterranean Cuisine

Dakos ranked as the World’s Best Salad on Taste Atlas – Five Greek salads among the best

Dakos ranked as the World’s Best Salad on Taste Atlas – Five Greek salads among the best

The ingredient that will elevate your hot chocolate

The ingredient that will elevate your hot chocolate

EODY: What to watch out for at the festive tables – Its advice on food

EODY: What to watch out for at the festive tables – Its advice on food

Taste Atlas “praises” ribs and kleftiko – They made the list of the 100 best foods in the world

Taste Atlas “praises” ribs and kleftiko – They made the list of the 100 best foods in the world

The secrets that have made mastic a global trend

The secrets that have made mastic a global trend

Greek Cuisine tops the world at Taste Atlas Awards – The ten dishes that secured first place

Greek Cuisine tops the world at Taste Atlas Awards – The ten dishes that secured first place

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Strofilia Forest – Achaia
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