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Politics

Mitsotakis’ first review for 2026: The international community cannot ignore authoritarian regimes

What he says about the Greek economy, changes in education, and Venezuela – The Prime Minister also referred to geopolitical challenges and the importance of alliances

Greece

Urgent Weather Alert from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service: Severe cold wave from this afternoon – Areas where snowfall is expected

A rapid deterioration of the weather is expected from Sunday afternoon, with snow in mountainous, semi-mountainous, and lowland areas of northern Greece. The Risk Assessment Committee of Civil Protection convened

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World

Trump “weighs” a strike on Iran: Military not ready, fears of retaliation – “Foreign terrorists” kill civilians & burn mosques, Pezeshkian says

All options are on the table for the US President, as Iran threatens retaliation if the United States strikes first

Culture

How the “civilized” Americans exterminated the “barbarian” Apache Indians:The ten-year war that began with a misunderstanding

Where the Apaches lived – The tribes and their way of life – The long wars with the U.S. Army – The regions they were...

World

Cartel de los Soles at the Presidential Palace of Caracas: The drug-trafficking network that Chávez set up with Sinaloa and that kept Maduro in power

Evidence from U.S. authorities about the cocaine and fentanyl trafficking cartel created by the Chávez regime, “inherited” by Maduro and used to remain in power,...

Politics

In the shadow of the bribery video, Christodoulides’ wife resigns from the Independent Social Support Agency, denounces “relentless” attacks

Filippa Karsera expressed her intention to take legal action for defamation, saying that she and her children were targeted by a “spread of fake news”...

“Yes” to dialogue, “no” to Tuesday’s rally, farmers decide

The proposal for a gathering in Athens was rejected – “If our demands are not met, we will respond dynamically,”...

Mitsotakis marks 10 years at the helm of New Democracy: The path since 2016 and the messages on the ideological identity

From his victory in January 2016 over Vangelis Meimarakis to...

Immigration Bill: An end to “adult minors” and benefits – Privileges for unaccompanied 17-year-olds are being cut

The “loophole” is closing for 17-year-olds who formally attended three...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Light and Water at Theophany and in Ancient Greece

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Three countries hold the helm of global shipping

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308,605 inactive students were removed from Greek universities

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Sakkari on the marriage proposal from Konstantinos Mitsotakis: “I am a very lucky girl”

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Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia

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Why Santa Claus is not “ours”

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Light and Water at Theophany and in Ancient Greece

2

Three countries hold the helm of global shipping

3

308,605 inactive students were removed from Greek universities

4

Sakkari on the marriage proposal from Konstantinos Mitsotakis: “I am a very lucky girl”

5

Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia

6

Why Santa Claus is not “ours”

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

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

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...

What begins in the manger is fulfilled in the Tomb and overturned in the Resurrection

Christ’s Nativity as a prefiguration of His burial and Resurrection in the patristic and liturgical...

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78

Audiovisual production in Greece is a driver of economic growth, with revenues of almost €1 billion according to an SPI study

Audiovisual production is a dynamic growth sector, says the Minister of Culture

Giannis Voglis’s awards found in the trash – what the actor’s son says

The actor’s belongings are now being sold online

Dr. House becomes…an archaeologist at Greek excavations: New series with Hugh Laurie and filming in Greece

In the new American-produced series Dig, the famous British actor Hugh Laurie stars. He has...

Stefanos Kasselakis: The family “jewel” in Ekali is up for rent at €20,000 per month

Shipowner Haris Vafeias, who purchased it, completely renovated the impressive three-storey villa a year and...

Chiara Ferragni: A photo album from her trip to Colombia

During her stay in the South American country, the influencer visited the city of Medellín

Maria Callas: The fateful love with Onassis and the divorce that took 11 years

In the final days of 1970, a new law in Italy regarding the dissolution of...

Urgent Weather Alert from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service: Severe cold wave from this afternoon – Areas where snowfall is expected

Weather: Temperature plunge of up to 10 degrees from today through Tuesday – Where it will snow

Frost and single-digit daytime highs in many areas – Damage from gale-force southerly winds yesterday in Alexandroupoli, Messolonghi, Nafplio, Rio,...

Three-day cold spell hits the country with a sharp temperature drop – Where it will snow (videos)

According to Thodoris Kolydas, the change in the weather that begins tomorrow, Sunday, signals a...

Severe weather arriving from tomorrow with temperatures dropping by up to 10°C – where it will snow

Heavy rain and gale-force winds from Saturday, noticeable cold and snowfall from Sunday – Disagreements...

Hits on Russian Lukoil oil platforms from Ukraine

V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin and Valery Grayfer platforms are located in the Caspian Sea

Cartel de los Soles at the Presidential Palace of Caracas: The drug-trafficking network that Chávez set up with Sinaloa and that kept Maduro in power

Evidence from U.S. authorities about the cocaine and fentanyl trafficking...

Trump “weighs” a strike on Iran: Military not ready, fears of retaliation – “Foreign terrorists” kill civilians & burn mosques, Pezeshkian says

All options are on the table for the US President,...

Who is Maryam Rajavi, presented as a “ready-made solution” for the day after Iran, her movement, and its financial backing

The risk of the “ready-made solution” – The exiled Maryam...

Who were the predators on Earth before the dinosaurs

Where bees go in winter

As temperatures drop and gardens empty out, the familiar summer buzz suddenly seems to fade away

Exploring the soundscapes of Axios Delta and Lake Orestiada

The SoREAL research project captures sounds of birds, animals, and human activities to raise environmental awareness and create sound maps...

Scientists talk of the risks of climate change to pregnant women and infants

Despite documented impacts, critical questions remain unanswered, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration

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JP Morgan: STOXX will upgrade Greece this year – Which stocks will see significant inflows

The banking sector accounts for the bulk of the liabilities, but is not the only...

How Greek producers and the 21 Greek PDO products will be protected under the Mercosur Agreement

How Greek MEPs voted – All Mercosur products must comply with the EU’s strict food...

“Turbulence, yes; problems, no” is what the Mercosur agreement is expected to bring for Greece

According to initial assessments, the clauses included in the agreement safeguard Greek agricultural products –...

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

The perfect soufflé

The perfect soufflé

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

The Greek Christmas dessert that was named the best in the world

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

Twenty -five festive options for an epic Christmas dinner

>Photo of the day

Vonitsa Venetian castle