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Feb 2026
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Athens 16°C
Greece

Unsettled weather ahead: Rain and thunderstorms expected across Greece until Thursday

What Kolydas says about the evolution of the weather from until the middle of the week - The maximum temperature exceeded 23 degrees yesterday

Greece

Recent rains bring temporary relief, but Attica’s water crisis is far from over

The reserves in the reservoirs for Attica currently reach 560 million cubic meters, compared to 667 million cubic meters a year ago and more than 900 million cubic meters two years ago - EYDAP promotes investments of 2.5 billion euros

08 Sunday Feb 2026
weather symbol
Athens 16°C
Greece

Gov.gr upgraded: Seamless, personalized digital services for all citizens

The aim of the new Gov.gr is the transition from a large list of services to a single, personalized point of contact between the citizen and the state - "The citizen will interact with the state in a unified and personalized way" says Dimitris Papastergiou

Greece

Thessaloniki: Unauthorized party, countless Molotov cocktails, and the Ministry’s deadline for Aristotle University to explain campus violence

Unauthorized rave turns violent: AUTH under fire as Ministry demands answers

Culture

CT scans reveal the faces, diseases, and secrets of two 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies

Modern medical technology is “bringing to life” two priests of ancient Egypt, revealing their appearance, illnesses, and burial secrets without opening the mummies

Lifestyle

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’

US Ambassador begins tours across Greece: From Zappeion to Washington, the vertical corridor

Energy and infrastructure: Focus on the vertical corridor

What we expect from the meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdogan in Ankara: The objectives and the persons who will accompany the Prime Minister

According to government officials, the aim of the Mitsotakis-Erdogan one-on-one...

PASOK expands influence after Panagopoulos scandal: Farantouris joins Tsoukalas at key event

The possibility of inviting the now independent MEP to the...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Historic opportunity for Greek agri-food products from the EU–India agreement – Tariffs on olive oil reduced to zero

2

Natural disasters: When early prevention offers protection

3

Greek antiquities held by the company of Robin Symes are being repatriated

4

Imia Crisis 30 Years On: What brought down the helicopter? What really happened after the “no ships – no troops – no flags” decision? (video)

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Plevris: No legalization process for undocumented migrants – The State has already provided all possible options

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Violanda factory tragedy: Who was responsible for inspections, permits, labour, and arbitrariness

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Historic opportunity for Greek agri-food products from the EU–India agreement – Tariffs on olive oil reduced to zero

2

Natural disasters: When early prevention offers protection

3

Greek antiquities held by the company of Robin Symes are being repatriated

4

Imia Crisis 30 Years On: What brought down the helicopter? What really happened after the “no ships – no troops – no flags” decision? (video)

5

Plevris: No legalization process for undocumented migrants – The State has already provided all possible options

6

Violanda factory tragedy: Who was responsible for inspections, permits, labour, and arbitrariness

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

AHI President highlights U.S.–Greece relations and hosts key Hellenic leaders in Washington

AHEPA Mourns the Passing of Former AHEPA Canada President Nicholas Spillios

Tributes pour in for a respected leader and defender of Hellenism who served as President...

The Hellenic Initiative UK hosts inaugural new leaders vasilopita cutting in London – February 10th, 6–9pm

Celebrating community, networking, and a lucky Dubai getaway

“Devote Yourself to Scripture”: Weekly Bible study at St. Nicholas continues this Wednesday

Clergy-led discussion on February 4 with readings from Psalms, Proverbs, Peter, and Mark, offered in...

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

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center: Hosts a love run on Valentine’s day

A unique experience filled with love, rhythm, and movement

Researchers reconstruct the scents of ancient civilizations

A study describes how museums can use “molecular evidence” to bring the public into contact...

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

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Showcasing our cultural wealth through cutting-edge technology and offering new dimensions of experience...

Gwyneth Paltrow to Gala: ‘When you have a dream, there is no Plan B

The Hollywood icon stepped away at the height of her career and built an empire....

“Clelia, you have breast cancer. Come back to Athens” – A moving personal testimony

Clelia Yarimoglou, editor at ygeiamou, shares her own personal testimony about her battle with breast...

Emma Stone explains why she doesn’t have Instagram: “I am protective of my mental health”

In an interview, actress, Emma Stone explains why she's off Instagram

Unsettled weather ahead: Rain and thunderstorms expected across Greece until Thursday

Recent rains bring temporary relief, but Attica’s water crisis is far from over

The reserves in the reservoirs for Attica currently reach 560 million cubic meters, compared to 667 million cubic meters a...

Gov.gr upgraded: Seamless, personalized digital services for all citizens

The aim of the new Gov.gr is the transition from a large list of services...

Thessaloniki: Unauthorized party, countless Molotov cocktails, and the Ministry’s deadline for Aristotle University to explain campus violence

Unauthorized rave turns violent: AUTH under fire as Ministry demands answers

Boos for Israel and JD Vance at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Israeli delegation entered the stadium amid strong boos from parts of the crowd during the Opening Ceremony of the...

The Commission targets TikTok for its addictive design that harms children

The Commission considers that features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay,...

“True friend, fighter & winner”: Trump openly supports Orban ahead of the Hungarian elections

Relations between Budapest and Washington have reached "new heights of...

The WSJ on the negotiations in Oman: Iran rejects the US demand to halt uranium enrichment

Both sides describe the talks as a good start, although...

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

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

The planet is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” according to the UN

Humanity is consuming more water than it can replenish, according to a new report – Nearly 75% of the world’s...

Rains and snow fill Lake Yliki with water (video)

The recent wave of severe weather resulted in a large volume of water making its way toward the lake

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Ministry of Finance: Six privatisations and five tax cuts in focus for 2026

Acceleration of the utilization of public assets, fight against tax evasion, control of expenditures in...

Financial programmes for SMEs: Support and advisory guidance from the National Bank of Greece

Favourable guaranteed financing through the new programmes from the TEPF III Guarantee Fund

BOAK: The alliance between GEK Terna – Aktor – Metlen “locks” the partnership for the largest road project in Crete

The bulldozers get to work, the large Chania-Heraklion concession is activated for the full development...

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

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Vasilis Markou: Strategy and outreach for Attica Vineyard

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

Thirio: Thomas Matsas’ new restaurant

>Photo of the day

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