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Jan 2026
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Greece

Two dead in Ano Glyfada and Astros Kynourias due to severe weather – The 8 areas that received the most rain were in Attica (videos)

The woman who was swept away by the torrential waters and found trapped under a car that had also been carried away by a stream was 56 years old – The coast guard officer who was swept away by a powerful wave was a flag officer

Politics

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

The proposal, as presented so far, seems to go beyond the framework set by the UN resolutions, the Prime Minister told the European Council

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Greece

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 Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) will be carried out through a donation by five companies, following an initiative by Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas

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Finland calls for a plan for Arctic security by next NATO meeting

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

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

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

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

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Culture

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, which will be presented on...

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The critical hour of United Europe and our own “turning away” from Trump’s Davos, PASOK’s pointless infighting, bank profits and National Insurance

The Ankara meeting is being finalized & the Greek woman in the top ranks of PepsiCo

Culture

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

Closed paths, unseen monuments, and more than 1,100 unknown artifacts return to light, weaving ancient Athens into a dialogue with the future

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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

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, two points above that of Karystianos' party, but only 2%...

Guilfoyle: A ‘window’ for US–Europe agreements

Guilfoyle's statement assumes significance as it has focused on the...

Mitsotakis in Brussels for the informal European Council, not going to Davos

The European Council on coordination among Europeans regarding relations with...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

The café-patisseries that set the rhythm of cosmopolitan Athens – “Flokas,” “Papaspirou,” “Sonia,” “Alaska,” “Lentzos,”...

Actress Melpo Zarokosta dies at 93

Greek actress Melpo Zarokosta has passed away at the age of 93. News of her...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

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...

The Italian fashion designer Valentino has died at the age of 93

The news of his death was announced by his foundation

A treat for readers: Dior, bags, and literature

The fashion house Dior starts 2026 with a dreamy new campaign

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> Society

>Society

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

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 his own mistakes

EODY: Seven deaths from flu in the last week and 23 hospitalisations in intensive care units

In the last week 138 new imports of COVID-19 were recorded

EKPA is among the top universities in the world and first in Greece

International university rankings THE 2026 by discipline - US and UK dominance established, dynamic rise...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Finland calls for a plan for Arctic security by next NATO meeting

The Finnish president added that a more robust security architecture for the Arctic will require closer cooperation between the Nordic...

Fourth censure motion fails as Von der Leyen holds her ground

Right-wing group Patriots for Europe's initiative on the EU-Mercosur agreement...

Zelensky-Trump meeting in Davos at 14:00, “only one issue remains to be resolved” in peace talks, says Witkoff

The U.S. envoy will travel in a few hours to...

Peace Council: 19 countries participate, only Bulgaria & Hungary from the EU (video)

Trump announces the ‘Peace Council’

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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

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> Economy

ATHEX 2.16 2276.28 48.11

> 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...

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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

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Metsovo, Epirus – Greece