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Friday
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Jan 2026
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Economy

Loans, debts and debtor history at one click – The central credit register is now operational

In March, the public debt database with scoring; in summer, the registry of defaulting tenants – With the cooperation of the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Greece, the new digital monitoring mechanism is operational

World

Donbas: The “Greenland” Putin is determined to secure — Zelensky’s red line

Why the territorial issue remains the biggest obstacle to peace, the U.S. ideas on the table, and the strategic value of eastern Ukraine

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Athens 13°C
Greece

‘We lost an angel, she will be dressed as a bride,’ said Christina’s father, who lost her life in Ano Glyfada

Family and community mourn Christina, a dedicated teacher and mother, lost tragically in the floods that turned streets into rivers

> Latest Stories

Donbas: The “Greenland” Putin is determined to secure — Zelensky’s red line

Watch video: Footage of French forces boarding a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Mediterranean

Pierrakakis praises AADE’s innovative model as a blueprint for modernizing Greek public administration

‘We lost an angel, she will be dressed as a bride,’ said Christina’s father, who lost her life in Ano Glyfada

Meloni: ‘Europe has more to lose than gain by clashing with Trump’

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Economy

Christodoulides meeting with ExxonMobil’s vice president, 6-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas estimated in Block 10

Intention to continue ExxonMobil's activities and discussions for new blocks

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

K.M.’s intense frustration over attacks on Tsafos, Pavlos, the plateau, Christmas, the bids for Tatoi, and the Heraklion front for cruises

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

World

Watch video: Footage of French forces boarding a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Mediterranean

The incident took place in the western Mediterranean, near the Strait of Gibraltar, between Spain and Morocco

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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

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

Lifestyle

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

Economy

Do you want a promotion? – Beware of the Peter Principle

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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 (video)

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

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

“Not only Greece, but almost all European countries are having...

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,...

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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

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 dirty side of Pompeii: baths filled with sweat and urine, according to a new study

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...

Oscars 2026: Four nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

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

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...

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

A final farewell to fashion icon Valentino with white roses: Wintour, Versace, and Hathaway say goodbye

Family, friends, and some of the most influential figures in fashion gathered in Rome today...

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...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

‘We lost an angel, she will be dressed as a bride,’ said Christina’s father, who lost her life in Ano Glyfada

Electric scooters with license plates and insurance: What applies in other European countries and what Greece is considering

Greece is studying initiatives taken by other European countries to address accidents involving personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs) – How...

Tuberculosis cases confirmed at Kassaveteia Prison and in Volos

Two inmates and one farm worker are hospitalized with active tuberculosis

Kefalogianni: The Ministry of Justice proposed the regulation on children, I voted for it along with 179 others, I made use of it because I am facing a difficult situation

In a Facebook post, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni responds to the controversy sparked by her...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Donbas: The “Greenland” Putin is determined to secure — Zelensky’s red line

Why the territorial issue remains the biggest obstacle to peace, the U.S. ideas on the table, and the strategic value...

Watch video: Footage of French forces boarding a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Mediterranean

The incident took place in the western Mediterranean, near the...

Meloni: ‘Europe has more to lose than gain by clashing with Trump’

The Italian prime minister urged leaders to keep their cool...

CNN Analysis: How Nicolas Maduro was captured in minutes — U.S. risks over his fortified Caracas residence

A high-stakes U.S. raid on Venezuelan soil exposes the perilous...

>More World News

> 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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Pierrakakis praises AADE’s innovative model as a blueprint for modernizing Greek public administration

Minister of National Economy and Finance highlights the Authority’s role in transforming Greece into a...

Cryptocurrencies: Binance applies for an EU crypto license in Greece

Applied for an EU licence under the MiCA regulation, choosing Greece as its regulatory seat...

OPEKA payments enter the final stretch – dates for all benefits

The payment of January benefits, as well as the schedule for the A21 child benefit,...

>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