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Wednesday
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Jan 2025
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World

Two dead in California wildfires – Battle with four “100% uncontrolled” fronts

The fronts expand within minutes, due to the very strong winds blowing in the area

Greece

EODY: The first announcement regarding cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)

The first announcement by EODY on human metapneumovirus cases in Greece - Recommended preventive measures

08 Wednesday Jan 2025
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Athens 15°C
Greece

Where the districts of Athens got their names from: Koukakis, Yousouroum and Lambrini

The Epirotic grocer Exarchos, the coffee shop of the fighter of '21 Hautas, the painter Gyzis, Braham Pasha, the Bavarian wellman in Rouf and the Lord in Byron - The different versions of Patissia, Pagrati, Kerameikos, Kolokynthou, Dourgouti and Petroupoli

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Germany: AfD’s numbers are increasing – What a new poll shows

Woman convicted for beating her 43-year-old military husband in Thessaloniki

Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO’s sister sues him for sexual abuse when they were children

Banks start preparing for the stress tests

Two more hostages kidnapped by Hamas are dead – Their bodies found in Gaza

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Greece

The Prime Ministers of Greece from 1822-2025 (part 1) – Their studies, their professions outside of politics, and the major events during their premierships

From Alexandros Mavrokordatos and the Provisional Administration to General Kolokotronis - What did Greek Prime Ministers study and which ones had other professions before entering...

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The Cabinet reshuffle and the two (main) scenarios, Fragkogiannis’ office at the PM’s HQ, Goldman Sachs’ predictions, the figures of SkyLine real estate

– Greetings. Yesterday, on what was essentially the first working day of the new year, there weren’t any major headlines in the news cycle. The...

Politics

Pierrakakis: More than 100 proposals for postgraduate partnerships between Greek and foreign universities

The internationalisation of higher education in Greece on two parallel paths

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Culture

4,000-year-old tombs and statues from the time of Pharaoh Hatshepsut discovered by archaeologists in Egypt – See photos

Economy

ADDE: The 24 major achievements of 2024

World

Trudeau resigns and Trump “plays the violin” – Musk’s new post trolling the Canadian PM

World

Britain: Electronic Visa mandatory from today for citizens of 50 countries who want to visit the country

Greece

The artist Liberty-Leti Polyzou and her 44-year-old daughter were found dead in their beds

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> Politics

> Politics

UN Security Council: Greece attaches great importance to the security of the Greek Orthodox community in Syria

Greece's Permanent Representative to the UN, Evangelos Sekeris, at a meeting on Syria - "Our country supports the smooth political...

Mitsotakis on “Exoikonomo”: Improves quality of life and contributes to green development

"We ensured that resources are directed where they are most...

The President of Israel in Cyprus on Thursday

His visit is related to the Cyprus-Egypt intergovernmental trilateral Cyprus,...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

1

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

2

Greece begins its term of office at the United Nations Security Council

3

3 Ski Resorts, 3 Winter Escapes in Greece for January

4

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

5

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

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Major infrastructure projects set to transform Greece in 2025

1

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

2

Greece begins its term of office at the United Nations Security Council

3

3 Ski Resorts, 3 Winter Escapes in Greece for January

4

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

5

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

6

Major infrastructure projects set to transform Greece in 2025

>Travel

Ioannina Castle

The oldest Byzantine castle in the country also serves as the emblem of the city and acts as a reminder of both the glory

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

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

Astypalea, the top “secret” island of Greece for the British

Reminiscent of a butterfly and featuring traditional whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and fantastic beaches, Travel Weekly writes about Astypalaia

Meteora, Kalambaka and Preveza fascinate the Serbs

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

VCE Preparation Summer Seminar by the Greek Community of Melbourne Schools

Christmas at the Metropolitan Church of Oslo

On Christmas Day, the Metropolitan celebrated the Divine Liturgy assisted by the Rev. Economos Fr....

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

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> Culture

>Culture

Ministry of Culture: Sets in motion the restoration of the building-monument of the old Museum of Mytilene

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

A performance featuring chamber music compositions for flute, violin, cello, and piano

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?

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>coldplay>concert>theater

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Doukisa Nomikou shares heartwarming photos of her children

A tender moment as Doukisa Nomikou expresses her unconditional love and reflects on the responsibility...

Golden Globes pave the way to the Oscars: Victories, surprising defeats, and key supporting roles

As the 2025 Oscar nominations approach, the Golden Globe Awards shape the frontrunners and trends...

Soft Girl: The trend that applauds women who leave their jobs to stay at home

“My life is calmer. I don’t fight about everything anymore and I’m not so stressed”

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> Society

>Society

Woman convicted for beating her 43-year-old military husband in Thessaloniki

47-year-old arrested for acting as a “collector” in telephone scams in Ioannina

He was part of a gang that systematically carried out telephone scams - Arrested just before leaving Greece

Accident for two elderly people at the Thessaloniki metro – They fell from the stairs at the Agia Sofia station

In the first incident, a 90-year-old man lost his balance and fell, hitting his head

EODY: The first announcement regarding cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)

The first announcement by EODY on human metapneumovirus cases in Greece - Recommended preventive measures

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Germany: AfD’s numbers are increasing – What a new poll shows

According to the survey by the YouGov Institute, the CDU/CSU has 29%, the AfD 21%

Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO’s sister sues him for sexual abuse when they were children

The head of the successful company that launched ChatGPT in...

Two more hostages kidnapped by Hamas are dead – Their bodies found in Gaza

Their bodies were found in a tunnel

Denmark: Copenhagen says ‘ready for dialogue’ with US on Arctic

Melting ice and the opening of new sea lanes in...

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> Environment

>Environment

Black Sea: The oil spill from the tanker sinking continues spreading for three weeks

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

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

An NGO described this accumulation of waste as the "worst" plastic pollution ever to hit Bali’s shores

Kifisos: Speleologists discovered three lakes beneath the Kifisos river (video)

The discovery was made by speleologists from the "Geomythiki" team – They express concerns about the impact on stability

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> Economy

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Breathtaking US-China dispute over the Panama Canal

Fears for the global supply chain - Approximately 14,000 ships pass through the canal each...

exoikonomo2025.gov.gr: The platform for applications is open – What is subsidized

Applications for funding from interested parties will only be submitted online (https://exoikonomo2025.gov.gr)

IELKA: How supermarket prices changed in December – Expensive chocolate and coffee

What caused price stabilization – Coffee and chocolate in the top 5 price increases in...

>More Economy >ELSTAT>taxes>business

Mediterranean Cuisine

Greek olive oil producer best in the world for 2024 – Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in 1st place worldwide as producers of gourmet olive oils

Greek olive oil producer best in the world for 2024 – Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in 1st place worldwide as producers of gourmet olive oils

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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