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Friday
13
Feb 2026
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Economy

What is the EU’s Industrial Acceleration Act: Brussels’ new trade doctrine that worries China – What changes

The European Union is entering a new era, moving toward the implementation of the new Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), a draft of which was published late last night by Politico

Greece

Tractors go through disinfection at Athens entrances, first ones arrive at Afidnes tolls

The police, especially the Traffic Police, are on high alert ahead of today’s nationwide farmers’ protest scheduled for 16:00 at Syntagma Square. Shortly before 11:30, the first tractors appeared at the Afidnes tolls. The tractors, along with buses carrying farmers, will later move toward the city center via Kifisos Avenue and Athinon Avenue. Earlier in […]

13 Friday Feb 2026
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Athens 16°C
Politics

Pavlos de Grèce on the possibility of creating a political party: “A lot goes through my mind”

“I want to be useful to my country; politics is an art of solving problems” – “I like the name de Grèce” – “Greece’s economy is doing better, but there are problems in everyday life”

Culture

Do the Orthodox also have a Valentine’s Day? Who were Aquila and Priscilla

Saints Aquila and Priscilla: Their connection to the Day of the Lovers, they were "proposed" by Christodoulos as the "Saint Valentine" of the Orthodox

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OPEKEPE No2, the son Panagopoulos, Tsipras, tsipouro drinks, Tasoulas, Djokovic’s permit, foreign and Greek investors for the saltworks

A good climate for expatriates’ postal voting & the Port of Igoumenitsa that “goes green”

World

The unknown story behind Ferrero Rocher: How the famous chocolates of the €10 Billion Empire got their name

Michele Ferrero’s inspiration from the Lourdes cave

Mitsotakis on the dismantling of networks by AADE and the Hellenic Police: “‘Legality Everywhere’ is a constant commitment for us”

“Our message is clear: The fight against lawlessness and impunity is ongoing,” writes the Prime Minister

Geroulanos: I was proven right saying we have a small window until Christmas because after that Karystianos’ and Tsipras’ parties come

He hinted at leaks from closed meetings of PASOK bodies:...

“Konstantopoulou engages in bullying — she pushes you to the limit”: The clash in Parliament, the barbs, and Adonis’s new statements

The leader of Course of Freedom attacks everyone, but remains...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Research reveals that the inhabitants of Messa Mani constitute a unique genetic “island” in Europe

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Vinyl records make a comeback: Record stores return as an aesthetic choice, not just nostalgia

3

The Mind is the New Battleground: Spain’s assault on social media platforms & the dangerous precedent

4

Thanos Plevris: We are tightening the framework for smugglers – Prison or voluntary return for those not entitled to asylum

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Athens’ journey from the 1821 Revolution to World War II told through three documentaries

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Hellenic Heritage: The new digital hub connecting visitors with 350 archaeological sites and museums

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Research reveals that the inhabitants of Messa Mani constitute a unique genetic “island” in Europe

2

Vinyl records make a comeback: Record stores return as an aesthetic choice, not just nostalgia

3

The Mind is the New Battleground: Spain’s assault on social media platforms & the dangerous precedent

4

Thanos Plevris: We are tightening the framework for smugglers – Prison or voluntary return for those not entitled to asylum

5

Athens’ journey from the 1821 Revolution to World War II told through three documentaries

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Hellenic Heritage: The new digital hub connecting visitors with 350 archaeological sites and museums

Athens After Dark: Inside 30 Great Cocktail Bars

Bar-hopping made easy in a city of exceptional cocktails, all-night energy, striking design, and unforgettable experiences

Athens, with Kids: 33 Activities They’ll Actually Love

From hands‑on museums and inventive playgrounds to forest escapes and starlit domes, a carefully curated guide to Athens for families

The Best Greek Islands for Foodies

Islands where local ingredients, tradition, and craft shape every meal

A New Burger Capital? These 21 Athens Spots Make the Case

A guide to the burgers, kitchens, and flavors shaping Athens right now

Farm Life, Elevated: 21 Agritourism Retreats Across Greece

From olive groves and mountain vineyards to island farms, these guesthouses invite you to experience a slower, more grounded Greece

Laptop, Coffee, Designer Bites: The 30 Most Work-Friendly Cafés in Athens

Where the grind meets grace: a tight edit of central places for anyone who knows how to work the room

Athens’ 30 Best Vintage Stores: The Best Gift You Can Buy Yourself

From couture classics to boho one‑offs and conscious secondhand, Athens’ best addresses deliver character, craft, and seriously wearable finds

The 30 Best Street‑Food Stops in Athens, Bite by Bite

A local guide to the city’s most irresistible handheld bites, from pizza and souvlaki to banh mi and noodles

The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

The 29 Best Restaurants Defining Thessaloniki’s Food Scene in 2026

Here’s what you’re about to discover: Culinary rock stars, humble, historic kitchens, and modern restaurants that will startle your senses

American Hellenic Institute Foundation launches 2026 College Student Foreign Policy Trip

Sustainable infrastructure boost for SOS children’s villages with support from The Hellenic Initiative

$60,000 investment in clean energy projects across Vari, Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli reduces costs and strengthens...

Ignorance is the Greatest Sin – Why education is sacred across civilizations

Timeless Wisdom Lecture Series – Lecture 19

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: Feeding the Homeless – Sunday, February 15

For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and...

Do the Orthodox also have a Valentine’s Day? Who were Aquila and Priscilla

Mind the Greeks: Bringing Greek knowledge to the world stage

At the heart of Mind the Greeks lies the monumental series “The Greeks” — a publishing project comprising 819 volumes...

“Astoria”: The new major production of the Pallas Theatre on Greek migration to New York

From March 19 at the Pallas Theatre, the play Astoria tells the story of Greek...

Barbara Kruger: Renowned American artist creates works in Greek

Iconic provocations in Greek: Barbara Kruger’s monumental SNFCC exhibition challenges truth, power, and society

Emma Stone in a little black dress from Julie de Libran’s runway — and Aquazzura sandals

Floral appliqués were a key motif of the designer’s Spring 2026 couture collection, although none...

Chris Hemsworth on his marriage proposal to Elsa Pataki: “There was a kind of ‘I don’t have anything better to do right now vibe’

The actor spoke about the far-from-romantic way he asked his wife to marry him

Elena Topalidou on working with Nicolas Cage: “When he saw me, he said I stood out

Elena Topalidou on playing opposite Nicolas Cage: ‘He told me I stood out’

Tractors go through disinfection at Athens entrances, first ones arrive at Afidnes tolls

Farmers load tractors onto trucks and head to Athens – Cretans arrive in Piraeus

They are calling for measures to address production costs, compensation for lost income, and substantial interventions regarding sheep pox

Gallstones: 5 key points on cholelithiasis, its complications, and treatment

From silent stones to serious risks: What you need to know about gallstones, Their complications,...

AADE uncovers massive ‘front’ network: 380 businesses, €43M in debts, 11 arrests

The AADE uncovered a sophisticated criminal network using 205 foreign nationals to operate 380 shell...

“Maximum security” regime in prisons in Peru

New tough plan against organised crime - Stricter detention conditions for those convicted of murder, kidnapping and extortion

The unknown story behind Ferrero Rocher: How the famous chocolates of the €10 Billion Empire got their name

Michele Ferrero’s inspiration from the Lourdes cave

Artificial Intelligence and how far it can go – Viral video featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise blurs the line between fantasy and reality

An ultra-realistic AI-generated “fight” between the two Hollywood icons captivates...

ICE’s operation in Minnesota is terminated

President Trump approved the request of the "Border Czar"

Acherontia atropos: The moth with the skull on its chest

Astronomical “parade” in February with six planets appearing: How and when the rare phenomenon will be visible

Which planets will be visible to the naked eye — When is the best viewing time

EnEarth welcomes the European Commission’s positive Opinion on the CO2 Storage Permit in Prinos

The European Commission's assessment acknowledges the quality and completeness of the technical studies prepared by EnEarth Greece for the geological...

Wales: Volunteers wanted to live on a remote island for 3 months counting Puffins

Free accommodation, travel expenses, and a small stipend are offered as part of wildlife protection programs

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Spanish expansion in Ilia: El Pinar acquires Kyriazis and maps out growth plans (pics)

Spanish giant El Pinar strengthens its Greek oresence with Kyriazis acquisition, boosting local strawberry production...

Alpha Bank report: Greece’s housing paradox—High home ownership amid a deepening crisis

What the bank's new study shows for prices, rents and vacant properties - Five causes...

Geopolitical real estate: Turks, Israelis, Iranians, Lebanese and Americans rush for properties in Kolonaki and the Athenian Riviera

What research shows about the map of Attica, Thessaloniki and the rest of the country...

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

Kriekoúkis: The tavern in Mandra with more than half a century of history

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

The secrets of Tsiknopempti BBQ for perfect grilling of every meat

A tour of Athens’ pastry shops for Valentine’s Day

A tour of Athens’ pastry shops for Valentine’s Day

Tangerines and their health benefits

Tangerines and their health benefits

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

How one white wine became a global phenomenon

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

>Photo of the day

Pserimos, Aegean Sea – Greece