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Jan 2025
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Economy

Sweeping checks and fines for uninsured vehicles, MOT compliance, and unpaid road taxes

The time has come for the implementation of new measures targeting negligent drivers, featuring automated violation detection—fines of up to €30,000 and new technologies are changing the landscape on the roads

Politics

Konstantinos Tasoulas: Which MPs will vote for and against him for President of the Republic – Voting dates

According to estimates, Tasoulas’ election is expected to take place in the 4th round of voting on February 12

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Weather: frost, rain and winds up to 7 Beaufort today – Improvement from tomorrow

The minimum temperature yesterday morning approached -6°C – The weekend forecast

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Konstantinos Tasoulas: Which MPs will vote for and against him for President of the Republic – Voting dates

Dionysis Savvopoulos: The brave confession about his battle with cancer

Ceasefire in Gaza: The footprint of 467 days of war and the fragile balances

Traffic accident on the Patras – Pyrgos road: Car collided with a bus and was “pinned” in protective barriers – A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life

Why Mitsotakis chose Tasoulas, the “Dreyfus affair,” Savvidis and the Thessaloniki port, the amendment on insurance policies, and Thessaloniki’s new park

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World

Ceasefire in Gaza: The footprint of 467 days of war and the fragile balances

After 15 months of war with relentless bombings and tens of thousands of dead and displaced, Israel and Hamas have agreed to silence their weapons...

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Why Mitsotakis chose Tasoulas, the “Dreyfus affair,” Savvidis and the Thessaloniki port, the amendment on insurance policies, and Thessaloniki’s new park

Greetings! So, the die is cast, and the new President of the Republic will be Kostas Tasoulas, who was a front-runner from the beginning.Clearly, Mitsotakis...

Culture

Dionysis Savvopoulos: The brave confession about his battle with cancer

“I Pushed Aside the Shadow of Illness,” he writes poignantly in his autobiography, which has just been published, delivering a powerful message of hope to...

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Culture

Lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires but saved a Fassianos painting – François Roux explains why

World

Denmark ready to discuss US “legitimate interests” in the Arctic

Greece

Greek champion who was found doped was vindicated 10 years later – The dietary supplements company was convicted

World

Reform is second in Britain: Farage one point behind Labour, Conservatives third

Culture

Eirini Iliopoulou: A new exhibition dedicated to animals at Skoufa Gallery

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> Politics

> Politics

Nikitas Kaklamanis at Maximos Mansion at this hour – The leading candidate for speaker of Parliament

After the announcement of Konstantinos Tasoulas as the candidate for President of the Republic, a new Speaker of Parliament must...

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces Konstantinos Tasoulas as the Government’s nominee for President of the Republic – First round of voting set for January 25th

In a turbulent international environment, the country needs a President...

The background of the selection of Tasoulas by Mitsotakis – Sakellaropoulou was informed weeks ago

Why the Prime Minister chose to break the unwritten tradition...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Health

Vindication for Greece – EU cancels “Turkaegean” trademark

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Health

Renovated library of Evelpidon School inaugurated, donated by Nikos P. Kosmatos

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Health

Pavlos de Grece: The post on the two years since the death of his father, former King Constantine

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Health

The 24th Rafale in Greece – Joining the 332 “Falcon” Squadron

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Health

Athens to host the European Film Awards in January 2027

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Health

The conflicting positions of the KKE and Nikos Zachariadis’s vacillations on Greek national claims after World War II

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Health

Vindication for Greece – EU cancels “Turkaegean” trademark

2
Health

Renovated library of Evelpidon School inaugurated, donated by Nikos P. Kosmatos

3
Health

Pavlos de Grece: The post on the two years since the death of his father, former King Constantine

4
Health

The 24th Rafale in Greece – Joining the 332 “Falcon” Squadron

5
Health

Athens to host the European Film Awards in January 2027

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Health

The conflicting positions of the KKE and Nikos Zachariadis’s vacillations on Greek national claims after World War II

>Travel

Lake Plastira

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

Skopelos, the most beautiful island for the French

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

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

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

Must-see places in Greece: Tsilivi, Zakynthos

The remarkable neat beach town

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

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

The Holy Metropolis of Sweden is now linked to PayPal

The 2025 Greek Community Cup kicks off with exciting matches

The strong crowd that followed the opening 2 matches would have thought they were in...

“Greek for Late Beginners” – The successful online program of the Greek Community of Melbourne Schools continues

This highly successful program currently offers five online classes with over 30 students enrolled

VCE Preparation Summer Seminar by the Greek Community of Melbourne Schools

This is an extremely useful and well-structured program, designed and delivered by qualified teachers with...

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> Culture

>Culture

Eirini Iliopoulou: A new exhibition dedicated to animals at Skoufa Gallery

Kykladitisses: Untold stories of women in the Cyclades

A spectacular xxhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art brings to light Untold Stories of Women from antiquity to the...

Historian Chryssa Maltezou has passed away

The prominent Greek Byzantinist and historian was 84 years old

Ministry of Culture: New routes and viewing areas at the Ancient Agora of Athens and Kerameikos

The project, with a total budget of €5,800,000, is funded by the Recovery Fund and...

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> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Popi Diamantakou: The name Callas alone cannot add glamour to a poor production that resembles ERT of 30 years ago

The TV critic made a sharp post regarding the new ERT series "Maria Who Became...

Jude Law to portray Vladimir Putin in the film “The Wizard of Kremlin”

Acclaimed actors Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Zach Galifianakis, and Tom Sturridge join the cast in...

Mel Gibson: His Los Angeles home completely burned down – “At least I won’t have plumbing problems anymore,” he joked

The actor was away during the disaster, as he was in Austin, Texas, participating in...

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> Society

>Society

Traffic accident on the Patras – Pyrgos road: Car collided with a bus and was “pinned” in protective barriers – A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life

The journey of young Valentina: Injured in Kastelorizo, treated in a Turkish Hospital

Valentina was seriously injured in Kastelorizo and was hospitalized in Antalya for a month - "Since then we have changed...

Hellenic police leadership overhaul: Three lieutenant generals retire, brigadier generals to follow

Senior Hellenic Police officers retiring: Names announced

Renewal of cooperation between the Ministry of National Defense and the Athanasios K. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation

The Ministry of National Defense and the Athanasios K. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation have officially renewed...

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> World

> World

Ceasefire in Gaza: The footprint of 467 days of war and the fragile balances

After 15 months of war with relentless bombings and tens of thousands of dead and displaced, Israel and Hamas have...

Sweden builds nuclear waste storage facility for 100,000 years

The Forsmark facility will be the second largest in the...

FDA bans red dye used in food – Linked to cancer in animals

This pigment is present in nearly 3,000 food products marketed...

US: New sanctions on persons and entities linked to Russia

Sanctions were also imposed on a bank in Kyrgyzstan

>More World News

> Environment

>Environment

AFIS leads the way for 2024, with record battery recycling

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

More than 30 marine mammals found dead after the sinking of two tankers in mid-December

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

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> Economy

ATHEX 0.38 1508.85 5.67

> Economy

  • ATHEX 0.38 1508.85 5.67

My House II: Over 6,000 applications in three and a half hours

Details on how to apply

Reliability and transparency in vehicle insurance with confirmed data from gov.gr

A new era for providing a higher level of service to policyholders

AADE: Submission of applications for reduction of ENFIA on insured residences of individuals for 2025 begins

Details of the granting procedure - The reduction of ENFIA for 2025 for homes insured...

>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

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

>Photo of the day

Cythera – Greece