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With fireworks, drones, and lots of music, Greece welcomed 2026 (videos-photos)

A spectacular New Year’s changeover – Young and old alike filled the streets, exchanging wishes, smiles, dancing and taking part in an endless party across the country

New Year’s Eve celebrations for everyone in Athens with Foureira, Maravegias, Morfi, and spectacular drone shows

Open events taking place in Syntagma, Pedion tou Areos, and other spots around the city

Empress Elisabeth of Austria had a passion for the Greeks and learned Greek

Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Hungary, who went down in history as “Sisi,” learned Greek so well that she eventually translated literary texts. Who her teachers were and by what criteria she chose them

Athens International Airport: Passenger traffic rose to 29.33 million in the 10-month period – flights also increased

The number of flights at Athens International Airport during the first 10 months of 2025 reached 244,500

Sold for $136,000,000: The “Karpidas collection” at Sotheby’s auction

The widow of the late founder of construction firm Archirodon, Pauline Karpidas, sold all 345 surrealist works in her possession – Top price was for René Magritte’s “La Statue Volante,” which changed hands for $13.7 million – The story of the family and their remarkable art collection

Greta Thunberg lands in Athens: “A genocide Is unfolding before our eyes” – See photos, video

The Swedish activist arrived at Athens International Airport with 134 other passengers detained in Israel — "Governments are doing less than the bare minimum," she said

Samaras: Strong blow to the traditional family by the CoE decision – The government was hiding and lying

The former prime minister said in a statement that he had been warned of what would happen

Greek History & Culture Seminars – The Odyssey of Michel ‘Pablo’ Raptis

Hall Greenland is an award-winning Australian journalist, historian and political activist

Standard & Poor’s: Why we upgraded Greece – What will be the impact of Trump’s tariffs

Praise but also warnings from the well-known credit rating agency – The updated report by S&P Global Ratings following the new upgrade to BBB with a stable outlook

Moody’s: What the total restoration to investment grade shows (and hides)

Vote of confidence and "kick-off" with an upgrade from the markets for the new leadership of the Ministry of Economics

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