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Jan 2026
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Athens 14°C
Greece

Heavy rain today and flood risk: Which areas are on “red alert,” difficult hours ahead for Attica

Ships tied up in Piraeus and Rafina, as well as the flying dolphins in the Saronic Gulf – Category 3 rainfall event – “Not alarmism, but heightened alertness,” says Kallianos

Greece

Four women’s bodies were found after the explosion at the Violanta factory in Trikala, while one more employee remains missing – Updated

The explosion occurred before the fire – Five other workers and one firefighter were injured

26 Monday Jan 2026
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Athens 14°C
Greece

Revelation by the Anti–Money Laundering Authority: An accountant in Crete placed €700,000 from illegal OPEKEPE subsidies into a betting account

Part of the money... was also invested in real estate, while the safe deposit box was also moving - By order of Mr. Vourliotis, the assets of the natural perpetrators and their close relatives allegedly as accomplices were frozen - To the European Public Prosecutor the conclusion

Greece

Just one AI camera on Mesogeion Avenue issued 28,000 red-light tickets in one month

The recordings from the 8 smart cameras currently in operation far exceed all expectations – In the coming days, the first tickets will be sent...

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

The hard (to impossible) aspects of a coalition government, PASOK… heading for the Conference, the green suitors and the crafty polls, the disgrace of a donation to the state

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World

What is Edi Rama’s origin, after all

His father was a sculptor, his mother a dentist, his uncle was Enver Hoxha’s deputy prime minister, another ancestor defended Christians – Why he denies...

Mitsotakis to Cabinet: I propose a special three-seat constituency for Greeks abroad

The nationwide parliamentary seats will return to 12 – “In uncharted waters, political stability is a national necessity,” the Prime...

Greece–Türkiye: Cautious diplomacy ahead of the Cooperation Council

Athens and Ankara regulate the details of the conference before...

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...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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

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

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

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

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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

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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)

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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

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

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...

Greek antiquities held by the company of Robin Symes are being repatriated

The Shackled Men of Phaleron: This is what the space that will host the major archaeological find will look like – Photos

The 79 human skeletons from the 7th century BC will be visible to the public through a specially designed museum...

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

Hygiene was far from ideal in the Roman city, which was not connected to a...

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...

Stefi: ‘The song I sent to Eurovision is about the unity of people across Europe

The singer will present her song in the first semi-final of Sing for Greece 2026...

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...

Revelation by the Anti–Money Laundering Authority: An accountant in Crete placed €700,000 from illegal OPEKEPE subsidies into a betting account

Problems in ferry services due to strong winds

Passengers are advised to contact port authorities and shipping companies before departure for timely and accurate information

Four women’s bodies were found after the explosion at the Violanta factory in Trikala, while one more employee remains missing – Updated

The explosion occurred before the fire – Five other workers and one firefighter were injured

On a grassland area, tons of concrete are being poured for the White Coast in Mytakas, Milos

«Even if building permits have been issued, they are illegal. The related environmental impact studies...

China: How sweeping military purges affect Taiwan ambitions

The investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law” against General and close Xi ally Yang Yuhua almost completely overturns...

What is Edi Rama’s origin, after all

His father was a sculptor, his mother a dentist, his...

Smiling climber Alex Honnold waves to onlookers watching him from inside the skyscraper in Taiwan – watch the video

Using mainly his legs, Alex Honnold reached the top of...

A university in Texas banned a professor from teaching Plato

Censorship in a university classroom: Texas A&M bans the Symposium...

The planet is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” according to the UN

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

Where insects go in winter

Life slows down, forms change, and survival takes priority until spring returns

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...

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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...

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

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...

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

Chia seeds and quinoa vs. rice and pasta: Which are the healthier choices

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

>Photo of the day

Vale of Tempe – Thessaly