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Bloomberg reveals Trump’s plan for Greenland: The US seeks a “Blank Check” for military presence

Washington is seeking to lift all restrictions on its military presence in Greenland, with Donald Trump speaking of “full and permanent access” to the island and a revision of the defense agreement with Denmark

Politics

Mitsotakis’ delicate balancing act after the crisis of trust in Euro-American relations

“Not only Greece, but almost all European countries are having difficulty participating in Trump’s Peace Council,” he said after the Summit – “The Arctic is an issue of global security; the red lines on Greenland are clear”

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World

Emergency summit in Brussels: EU on alert after Trump’s moves, support for Denmark, Greenland, and Ukraine

Cautious de-escalation in relations with the US, EU–US trade agreement “thaws” – Brussels welcomed the American president’s decision not to impose tariffs, doubts over the “peace council”

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Farmers leave the roadblocks today, the next moves

The intense irritation of K.M. over the attacks on Tsafos, Pavlos, the needle and Christmas, the bids for Tatoi, Heraklion forms a front for cruises

Weather: Temporary improvement and rise in temperatures, new deterioration with heavy rain from next week

Emergency summit in Brussels: EU on alert after Trump’s moves, support for Denmark, Greenland, and Ukraine

Rains and snow fill Lake Yliki with water (video)

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Environment

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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What goes on behind closed doors

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The intense irritation of K.M. over the attacks on Tsafos, Pavlos, the needle and Christmas, the bids for Tatoi, Heraklion forms a front for cruises

When everything resembles the 1980s & the Bank of Japan that makes history

Greece

Weather: Temporary improvement and rise in temperatures, new deterioration with heavy rain from next week

Final rainfall totals from the January 21 storm – Maximum of 174 mm recorded in Attica – Weekend forecast

> Don't miss

Greece

Greek satellites capture Frigate Kimon arriving in Greece from space

Greece

Princess Irene: Who the eccentric revolutionary of the former royal family was – Today, the final farewell (videos-photos)

World

Kurds of Northern Syria: Is being a reliable ally out of fashion? (videos)

Greece

Generation X: The ‘contemporaries’ of PASOK, MTV, fast food, ONE, the drachma, the Euro, and adaptability to change

Lifestyle

Farah Diba Pahlavi, the story of Iran’s first and last “empress”

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> Politics

> Politics

Mitsotakis to Euronews after the EU Summit: Transatlantic relations are complex, Trump’s comments on de-escalation were positive (live)

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is giving an interview to Euronews at this time

Metron Analysis: from 12.9% to 16%, the lead of ND in one month, 50% for Karstianos’ popularity

The rates of potential support for Tsipras' party are stagnant,...

Mitsotakis: ‘Yes to 13 Countries Joining the Peace Council — but Only for Gaza’

The proposal, as presented so far, seems to go beyond...

>More Politics >diplomacy>politics

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

1

The historic cafes of Athens: 12 legendary hangouts lost to time

2

Less alcohol and lower speeds with the new Highway Code and strict fines

3

The Hellenic Navy welcomes the frigate “Kimon” – Mitsotakis: “It is my duty to hand over a safer homeland than the one I inherited” (updated)

4

Natalia Kapodistria, the last descendant: “The film was extraordinary — It took my breath away”

5

JPMorgan: Greece one of the most attractive markets for the Emerging Europe category

6

When Triodion 2026 begins – Carnival, Lent, and Easter in Greece

1

The historic cafes of Athens: 12 legendary hangouts lost to time

2

Less alcohol and lower speeds with the new Highway Code and strict fines

3

The Hellenic Navy welcomes the frigate “Kimon” – Mitsotakis: “It is my duty to hand over a safer homeland than the one I inherited” (updated)

4

Natalia Kapodistria, the last descendant: “The film was extraordinary — It took my breath away”

5

JPMorgan: Greece one of the most attractive markets for the Emerging Europe category

6

When Triodion 2026 begins – Carnival, Lent, and Easter in Greece

>Travel

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

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Registrations open for 2026 Greek Community Cup Women’s Tournament

Vasilopita and New Year Traditions, from antiquity to the present day

Βy His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

Light and Water at Theophany and in Ancient Greece

By His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Fables of Aesop as a Preparation for the Gospel by H.E. Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden

The Orthodox Church has never categorically rejected pre-Christian thought. On the contrary, it subjected it...

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> Culture

>Culture

The old Acropolis Museum reopens, revealing the hidden life of the sacred rock

Oscars 2026: Four nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today, Thursday 22 January, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards,...

Rhodes: The Ministry of Culture is implementing enhancement works at the archaeological site of “Pervola”

It is an open-air area within the medieval walls, near the Palace of the Grand...

Tatoi Estate: The rescue and restoration of 100,000 historic objects

Among them are ornate carriages, luxury automobiles, furniture, works of art, and extremely valuable garments

>history>discovery>art
>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

How old are your lungs? The simple at-home test that gives the answer

What a new large study reveals about respiratory function over time – How to check...

Farah Diba Pahlavi, the story of Iran’s first and last “empress”

Part of modern Middle Eastern history, the exceptionally elegant widow of the Shah, who also...

Fotini Pelouso: Her roots in Thebes, the hardest Greek word, and her favorite scene in ‘The Great Chimera’

Her participation in The Great Chimera is, for her, the most important moment of her...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

Farmers leave the roadblocks today, the next moves

Weather: Temporary improvement and rise in temperatures, new deterioration with heavy rain from next week

Final rainfall totals from the January 21 storm – Maximum of 174 mm recorded in Attica – Weekend forecast

Five companies donate a new voice communication and recording system to Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority

The procurement and installation of a new Voice Communication and Recording System (VCRS) for Greece’s...

The Ukrainian murderer of the hotelier in Rhodes was arrested in Munich

The 49-year-old Ukrainian organized the extermination of Konstantinos Tsyantis, setting a trap that collapsed by...

>weather>heat wave
>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Emergency summit in Brussels: EU on alert after Trump’s moves, support for Denmark, Greenland, and Ukraine

Cautious de-escalation in relations with the US, EU–US trade agreement “thaws” – Brussels welcomed the American president’s decision not to...

Bloomberg reveals Trump’s plan for Greenland: The US seeks a “Blank Check” for military presence

Washington is seeking to lift all restrictions on its military...

Albania’s parliament decides to join Trump’s Peace Council

"An act of goodwill" and "a special honour", Prime Minister...

Reactions in Italy to company survey: ‘Which colleague would you like to fire’

The company also suggested that employees could choose the people...

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> Environment

>Environment

Where insects go in winter

Scientists uncover why the moon has a “two-faced” nature

New research explains why one side of the Moon is so different from the other, shedding light on the mysterious...

Striking discovery about beaked whales: How sounds reveal the secrets of the most mysterious whales

How scientists use underwater recordings to locate, identify, and understand some of the planet’s most enigmatic cetaceans, which rarely appear...

Who were the predators on Earth before the dinosaurs

From saber-toothed synapsids to global collapse, the forgotten predators of the Permian ruled a world on the brink of extinction

>More Environment >climate change

> Economy

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> Economy

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Mytilineos-Tsakos ‘ big deal in storage projects in Central Greece

Set up a special purpose vehicle with a 40%-60% stake

Papathanasis: Regional Development Programs approved for Thessaly, Epirus and the South Aegean

The total budget of the Programs amounts to €577.2 million

Von der Leyen in Davos: the signing of a mammoth trade agreement with India is just around the corner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said her goal is to create a trading...

>More Economy >business>Cryptocurrency>market

Mediterranean Cuisine

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

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

11 Iconic meze dishes from Volos

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Plyta in Pagkrati: Food for everyone in the atmosphere of a traditional café

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

The perfect soufflé

The perfect soufflé

>Photo of the day

Vale of Tempe – Thessaly