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Friday
05
Dec 2025
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Greece

Severe storm “Byron” hits Attica: Floods in Mandra, 112 alert advising evacuation from basements, Athens–Corinth highway closed from the Elefsina tolls

Most of the problems are in western Attica

World

From MAGA to Make Europe Great Again, with support for patriotic parties and a “stop” on mass immigration – How to stop the onslaught of China

The new strategy defines US foreign policy for the remainder of Trump’s term, with “America First” emphasizing the strengthening of US dominance in the world

05 Friday Dec 2025
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Athens 14°C
Greece

Clashes with shoving and tear gas between police and farmers who tried to block the entrance of ‘Macedonia’ Airport — watch the video

Temporary traffic interruption on the PATHE motorway in Boeotia – Indefinite blockade at the Kerdyllia junction on the Egnatia Highway in both directions – Farmers from Thessaly remain on the E65

Economy

Netflix buys Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion: How the mega deal closed

The deal involves the film studio and Warner Bros.' HBO Max streaming service.

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What goes on behind closed doors

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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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Politics

Anger in Cyprus over the UN Secretary General’s envoy: She described the occupied territories as the “Turkish” side of Cyprus

The rookie "mistake" was made after Olgin met with the occupation leader Tufan Erhurman in the occupied territories

Nicos Christodoulides reshuffles the government in Cyprus

Who are the new members of the government

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Met with volunteers at the Maximos Mansion on the occasion of International Volunteer Day

“I truly appreciate the efforts of all active citizens who,...

Athens responds to the Turkish Defence Ministry: We are doing the obvious for our protection, we are not ignoring the casus belli

A spokesman for the Turkish defence ministry earlier attacked Dendias...

> 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

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

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...

Christmas with light installations, music, and cinema at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Israel will participate in Eurovision; Spain, the Netherlands & Ireland withdraw

Members of the European Broadcasting Union defied warnings of withdrawals and said yes to Israel’s participation in the contest –...

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

Met with a senior State Department official for culture and education

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,...

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...

Widespread power outages in Sparta and surrounding villages due to severe weather

Marinakis: There can be no dialogue with the farmers with incidents like those outside Macedonia airport

"The state is not going to show any tolerance for offending behaviour. The law will be enforced, without asterisks," the...

Clashes with shoving and tear gas between police and farmers who tried to block the entrance of ‘Macedonia’ Airport — watch the video

Temporary traffic interruption on the PATHE motorway in Boeotia – Indefinite blockade at the Kerdyllia...

The Supreme Court plenary will rule on the Swiss franc loans

More than 100 borrowers had gathered outside the courthouse, demanding a change in the way...

From MAGA to Make Europe Great Again, with support for patriotic parties and a “stop” on mass immigration – How to stop the onslaught of China

The new strategy defines US foreign policy for the remainder of Trump’s term, with “America First” emphasizing the strengthening of...

Billionaire Andrej Babis reappointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on Tuesday

The 71-year-old head of the Agrofert group promised during the...

Axios: Trump will announce by Christmas the new governance structure for Gaza

The second phase involves Israel withdrawing from more Gaza territory,...

Bolsonaro backs his eldest son as presidential candidate in the 2026 elections

the former president spoke to his eldest son about the...

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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The Greeks take center stage again in 2025 – Targeted acquisitions and “smart” vessel sales

Record liquidity, calculated moves, and bulk carrier acquisitions that point to market shifts – How...

Christmas Bonus 2025: What applies to private sector employees

Calculation, deadlines and workers' rights for the Christmas bonus

Positive signs on the Athens Stock Exchange, heading for its fourth consecutive weekly rise

New showdown with the 2,100 points - Investors focus on Piraeus Bank and OPAP

The surprise ingredient that elevates hot chocolate

The surprise ingredient that elevates hot chocolate

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

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

>Photo of the day

Acheron River