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Friday
06
Feb 2026
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Politics

50-year-old Wing Commander admits spying for China – How he was tracked and monitored by the Greek Intelligence Service

Unit commander in Kavouri, had access to critical NATO information due to his rank and position

Politics

Giannis Panagopoulos: Who is the “eternal” GSSE president under investigation for embezzling €2.1 million

Decades-long PASOK official, who was quick to suspend his party status, completes 20 years as President of the GSEE - How he reacted to the freezing of his assets

06 Friday Feb 2026
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Athens 11°C
Sports

Greece – Italy 15-8: Greece “sinks” Italy and wins bronze at the European Water Polo Championship – Video

European Women’s Water Polo Championship in Portugal

Politics

Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ interview with Foreign Policy: With Turkey, we have only one dispute, the delimitation of the EEZ and the continental shelf

The Prime Minister answers a series of questions on the most critical international geopolitical issues that also affect our country

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The Chios drama, Kostas, Dora & the 1st of Athens, De Gress & Karystianou, N.V.’s deal, Vakakis talks about feelings and sex, the Authority for Money Laundering investigates the president of GSEE

Wall Street’s view on the Greeks’ coordinated turn to tankers & the new faces

Culture

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 - Lina Mendoni: Culture as a driving force of development

Mitsotakis-Erdoğan meeting set for February 11 in Ankara

The only difference is the continental shelf, said government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis

Kikilias to appear in Parliament on Friday over the Chios tragedy

He will brief the production and trade committee

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

“We consciously believe that a tough migration policy, combined with...

> 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

1

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

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

“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...

AHIF and Queens College release special journal of Modern Hellenism Issue on genocide

Dedicated to the memory of scholar and researcher George Mavropoulos

The 12th International Summer University on Greek language, culture & media in Sydney

The "heart" of the Greek language beats in Australia - Organized from 6 to 11...

From the Venizelos mansion to the Kokovikos House: Stories and legends of Athens’ 10 oldest mansions

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

The area south of Areopoli, with its rugged mountains, stunning coastlines, and famous stone towers, has periodically fascinated prominent travelers,...

Jean-Michel Jarre: The legendary electronic music artist is coming to Athens for a concert

Where and when it will take place, and when ticket pre-sales begin

“L’Abreuvoir”: From Paris to the dirt road of Kolonaki, where Onassis, Callas, Peter Ustinov, and Sean Connery dined

Alexis Kotsis, who passed away a few days ago, opened Greece’s first exclusively French restaurant...

“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

Grammy 2026: The big winners of the music night, Kendrick Lamar’s record, and surprises

The artists who stood out at the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony

Arrest of 28-year-old in Glyfada for possession of drugs, he was hiding them in the car’s air vent

Account freezes of up to €2,096,344 for Panagopoulos and five others – Facing two felony charges

Report by the Anti–Money Laundering Authority – The President of GSEE and five others accused of felony embezzlement and money...

Armed Forces officer arrested for transmitting classified information, endangering national interests

See the announcement by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff regarding the servicemember – The...

Supreme Court rules trial over Tempi rail disaster will be held in Larissa

The trial concerning the fatal Tempi railway disaster will definitely be held in the city...

13.5% of prisoners in Japan are over 65, turning prisons into nursing homes

In one of the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world, many elderly people end up in prison...

Cuba to the US: Yes to dialogue, but we will not discuss regime change

Donald Trump has stated that Cuba could avoid a full...

EU, Japan, and the US to sign memorandum on critical minerals next month, aiming to reduce dependence on China

"We are ready to cooperate with any country to identify...

Agreement signed between Ankara and Chevron: Joint oil and gas exploration to begin

The agreement between Chevron and the state-owned Turkish Petroleum foresees...

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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ECB: Interest rates left unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting – What the Governing Council’s decision says

The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting, maintaining...

Government Bill ends state claims on private property, including those based on Ottoman-era decrees

The reform halts decades-long lawsuits over homes and land with registered titles, restoring legal certainty...

Artificial Intelligence: The $1 trillion sell-off on Wall Street and fears of disrupted business models

A wave of selling signals mounting concern that artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of...

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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