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What the farmers decided in Nikaia: They will close the Tempe tunnels to trucks tomorrow

On Tuesday, they will provide one additional traffic lane, beyond the emergency lane, in order to facilitate the passage of travelers, while trucks will move only via bypass roads

Politics

Defense and energy at the trilateral Greece–Cyprus–Israel meeting tomorrow in Jerusalem spark “nerves” in Ankara

Mitsotakis, Christodoulides and Netanyahu meet tomorrow to expand cooperation in defense and armaments, while Erdoğan returns the S-400s to Russia in a bid to rejoin the U.S. F-35 program. At the same time, Athens is seeking to ease tensions in order to revive the dialogue process that could pave the way for a meeting between the Greek prime minister and the Turkish president

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Greece

They set up a rave party on the steps of a church in Lambrini… with the blessings of the Municipality of Athens – See photos

Athens has unwittingly acquired its first “ecclesiastical rave,” with European funding, free entry, and a church as a backdrop that apparently had not been informed it would be hosting the most electrifying party of the year

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Defense and energy at the trilateral Greece–Cyprus–Israel meeting tomorrow in Jerusalem spark “nerves” in Ankara

Agricultural unionist of the Malgara roadblock, Kostas Anestidis, under investigation for illegal subsidies of €122,000

At the “Grande Bretagne” with the Executive Chef: The festive menu, the secrets and the stories of the iconic hotel

What the farmers decided in Nikaia: They will close the Tempe tunnels to trucks tomorrow

They set up a rave party on the steps of a church in Lambrini… with the blessings of the Municipality of Athens – See photos

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Economy

2025, the year of revealing tax evasion: How digital audits via POS, IRIS and myDATA overturned decades-old practices

With the new data, the state is now losing up to €7 billion less in VAT revenue every year compared with the recent past

Greece

Agricultural unionist of the Malgara roadblock, Kostas Anestidis, under investigation for illegal subsidies of €122,000

Kostas Anestidis is at the center of a preliminary investigation being conducted following a prosecutor’s order, as part of inspections by the Directorate for Combating...

Greece

At the “Grande Bretagne” with the Executive Chef: The festive menu, the secrets and the stories of the iconic hotel

In the unique setting of the Grande Bretagne, Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis guides the show Direct through the world of festive flavors, kitchen secrets and...

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Greece

Agony for 11 families in Greece with children from the sperm of a Danish donor – The gaps in checks and the risks of IVF

Economy

Double relief arrangement offers a breather for thousands of professionals and households: An end to “hostage-taking” by debt

Greece

Facebook, the digital café of 7.3 million Greeks: Memories, groups, news and fake news — what we discuss and what we share

World

Brutal crime in Hollywood: Renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead, allegedly murdered by their son

World

Vessel with Greek interests found with cocaine in the Atlantic – Notorious “baron” arrested

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> Politics

> Politics

Mitsotakis: Yes to dialogue with farmers, no to unnecessary hardship for society – We will not give in to maximalism that leads outside the European framework

In statements after the European Council, he called on parties in Parliament to support the reform placing OPEKEPE under AADE...

The Greek flag was raised on the frigate “Kimon”: How the first Greek Belharra changes the balance in the Aegean

The frigate HS Kimon changes the way Greece controls, monitors,...

Charitsis: The government is making determined efforts to enrage farmers

The president of the New Left criticized the government over...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

2

How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

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The Greeks of Silicon Valley

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Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

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The redevelopment of Ellinikon prioritizes the extension of the Metro toward Glyfada – New extensions to follow

2

How “Albanian” was Georgios Kastriotis or Skanderbeg, what does the domed tomb at the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos hide?

3

The Greeks of Silicon Valley

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Aristotle Onassis: The last and loneliest Christmas of the man who wanted it all

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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

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Kalafatis Family: A “quiet” leader exporting to more than 60 countries

>Travel

4 Winter experiences for everyone in 4 villages of Arcadia

Unique activities in beautiful, picturesque villages in a lovely corner of Greece: Mountainous Arcadia

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Training program for teaching the Greek language in the diaspora by the University of Ioannina

Epaminondas Stathopoulos: The Greek who shaped the sound of the electric guitar

How Epaminondas “Epi” Stathopoulos carved his name into electric guitars—and into the history of modern...

“Sleep, My Little Angel, Sweetly to My Song” by His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The lullaby constitutes not only tenderness, but also memory, tradition, folk wisdom, and theological depth,...

GCM Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

The premeditated act of terror is an affront to all Australians and our collective shared...

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> Culture

>Culture

Christos Markogiannakis honored as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters

12th Arcadia Classic Tour, 24-25 January 2026 (video-photos)

An event for all seasons!

The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

The annual holiday concert in Maastricht, the Netherlands, set in a distinctly festive atmosphere

Research: The BBC’s “first Black Briton” from the Roman era was ultimately…white and originated from southern England

A new DNA analysis concludes that the woman presented by the BBC as “the first...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

Timothée Chalamet reveals he trained in table tennis for seven years for his new film “Marty Supreme”

Timothée Chalamet revealed that he trained in table tennis for seven years for the needs...

Milla Jovovich turns 50: “What an incredible journey — It feels like I’ve lived so many different lives”

The actress marked her 50th birthday with a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on a...

Stavros Niarchos & Charlotte Ford: The wedding that shook a dynasty

Sixty years ago, the Associated Press revealed the secret marriage of the Greek shipping tycoon...

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> Society

>Society

Agricultural unionist of the Malgara roadblock, Kostas Anestidis, under investigation for illegal subsidies of €122,000

At the “Grande Bretagne” with the Executive Chef: The festive menu, the secrets and the stories of the iconic hotel

In the unique setting of the Grande Bretagne, Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis guides the show Direct through the world of...

What the farmers decided in Nikaia: They will close the Tempe tunnels to trucks tomorrow

On Tuesday, they will provide one additional traffic lane, beyond the emergency lane, in order...

They set up a rave party on the steps of a church in Lambrini… with the blessings of the Municipality of Athens – See photos

Athens has unwittingly acquired its first “ecclesiastical rave,” with European funding, free entry, and a...

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> World

> World

Embraer’s Eve made the maiden flight of the “flying car,” having received over 3,000 pre-orders

The company aims for certification in 2026 and first deliveries and entry into service in 2027

Rubio on the Ukraine peace talks: ‘There is progress, but we have a long way to go’

The American Secretary of State emphasized that the final issues...

Nick Rainer had been diagnosed with schizophrenia weeks before murdering his parents

32-year-old Nick was reportedly under the care of psychiatrists who...

The Trump administration is preparing to release hundreds of thousands of documents in the Epstein case

Today is the deadline set by law for the release...

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> Environment

>Environment

The Guardian on a Greek tragedy: Rare Mediterranean monk seals retreat to caves to escape tourism

China: Surreal images show entire mountains covered with solar panels (video)

Covering an area of over 866,000 square meters, the solar power plant can generate 53 million kWh of electricity annually

Winter Solstice 2025: The longest night of the year is coming – When it falls

Winter officially begins – On December 21, 2025, the Winter Solstice arrives with the longest night of the year. Here’s...

Greek scientists uncovered the history of the Red Sea

The aim of the expedition was to map and study the continental shelf of Saudi Arabia in the area of...

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> Economy

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Kimberly Guilfoyle: The US invests in projects that bring real benefits to Greece

Contract signed for the construction of 2+2 tugs at the Elefsina Shipyards with US support...

DBRS: Stable growth trajectory for Greece until 2027 – Improvement in the labour market

For 2025, it maintains its estimate for Greek GDP growth at 2% - For 2026,...

Major crackdown begins on undeclared rents and “grey” properties – What the MIDAS platform changes for every property

The new system is being presented today to the competent authorities – How property owners...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Beef Wellington: Step-by-step technique for a festive extravagance

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

Bravo Italia! Italian cuisine joins UNESCO – 10 iconic recipes

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

From soy to meat: Why vegan products are post-dated

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Panettone: Where to find the best this holiday season

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Great Greek wines at the Masters of wine auction at Sotheby’s

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

Chicken Parmigiana – The authentic recipe for Italian-American chicken

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Agrafa mountain village, Evritania