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Sunday
18
Jan 2026
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Athens 6°C
Greece

Weather: Why the new cold wave brings little snow until Tuesday – Stronger weather deterioration expected from Wednesday

Cold air arrives, but now remains limited until midweek

Politics

Mitsotakis: Greece will not be challenged by anyone with the Belharra frigates – Our goal is to support farmers with transparent subsidies

"Greece is a pole of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, seeks good neighbourly relations and cooperation with the states of the region" - What he writes about unemployment, public health and the organ donation campaign

18 Sunday Jan 2026
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Athens 6°C
Greece

Akylas receives rave reviews for his Eurovision 2026 Greek final entry: “We might actually win with this little gem,” Fans write

Akylas has been met with enthusiastic praise following the presentation of his song “Ferto,” with which he is competing for a place in the Greek national final of Eurovision 2026.

Greece

The global era of Messinia: How the film Odyssey and the lists of major media praise it for 2026

The Peloponnese, and Messinia in particular, ceases to be "the hidden secret of the initiated" and emerges as a global tourist and cultural landscape

Sports

Sakkari delivers the ‘point of the year’ as she advances at the Australian Open

Maria Sakkari got off to a winning start at the Australian Open, defeating Leolia Jeanjean in straight sets (6–4, 6–2) to advance to the second...

World

What Trump is seeking with the extra tariffs on eight European countries for Greenland, the trade deal with the EU is in the air

The BBC calls it an unprecedented move, the Guardian calls it a devastating blow to the 2025 summer agreement

New legal migration rules for 90,000 pending residence permits

Greece is absolutely strict towards illegal immigration, the framework for legal immigration is being reshaped, Thanos Plevris stressed - What...

Mitsotakis on the Karystianou party: “There is a long distance between being the parent of a tragedy victim and being the leader of a political party”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke on Saturday morning about the...

Gerapetritis: ‘Extension of territorial waters will come, as marine parks and spatial planning’

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced that Greece will extend...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Greece

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

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Greece

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

3
Greece

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

4
Greece

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

5
Greece

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

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Greece

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

1
Greece

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

2
Greece

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

3
Greece

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

4
Greece

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

5
Greece

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

6
Greece

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

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

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

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

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: Feeding the Homeless – Sunday, January 18

Registrations open for 2026 Greek Community Cup Women’s Tournament

Building on a successful inaugural tournament, the women’s competition returns to Northcote City FC following...

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 historic cafes of Athens: 12 legendary hangouts lost to time

Actress Melpo Zarokosta dies at 93

Greek actress Melpo Zarokosta has passed away at the age of 93. News of her death became known through a...

Cycladic Identity Initiative launches fourth funding phase to preserve the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Cyclades

Supporting the preservation of Cycladic culture and biodiversity — The Museum of Cycladic Art invites...

Grief in Crete for the loss of Yannis Xylouris

The artistic world of Crete is poorer after the loss of Psarogiannis

A treat for readers: Dior, bags, and literature

The fashion house Dior starts 2026 with a dreamy new campaign

Sophie Turner’s first photo as Lara Croft released for Tomb Raider series

The first official image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has been released from the...

Vicky Chatzivasileiou: “I never gave up anything for television — It’s not my whole life”

Journalist and presenter Vicky Chatzivasileiou spoke about her relationship with television, clarifying that while her...

Akylas receives rave reviews for his Eurovision 2026 Greek final entry: “We might actually win with this little gem,” Fans write

The global era of Messinia: How the film Odyssey and the lists of major media praise it for 2026

The Peloponnese, and Messinia in particular, ceases to be "the hidden secret of the initiated" and emerges as a global...

Weather: Why the new cold wave brings little snow until Tuesday – Stronger weather deterioration expected from Wednesday

Cold air arrives, but now remains limited until midweek

Weather: A return to winter in the coming days – Cold and strong northerly winds – Kolydas’ post

Winter tightens Its grip across Greece as cold spell persists

What Trump is seeking with the extra tariffs on eight European countries for Greenland, the trade deal with the EU is in the air

The BBC calls it an unprecedented move, the Guardian calls it a devastating blow to the 2025 summer agreement

War, diplomacy, or insurrection: What’s next in Iran

The Iranian regime faces the most serious threat to its...

New tensions in the Middle East as Trump invites regional leaders to the Gaza Peace Council

Trump’s move to form a Peace Council for Gaza brings...

The horror of the “Tariff of the Dead”: how the Iranian regime prices the bodies of protesters

An Iranian businessman living in Greece explains to protothema.gr how...

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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Greek exports broke records with a record 37 billion euros

With one of the strongest performances in the last decade for Greek non-oil exports, while...

Where affordable housing falls short in Greece: IOBE proposes a cap on rent increases

The factors that exacerbate the housing problem in Greece, international practices and proposals for the...

Greek firms secure key roles in Libya’s reconstruction

21 Memoranda of Understanding in Benghazi with the Reconstruction Fund - Metlen, TERNA, ADMIE, Archirodon,...

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

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

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

>Photo of the day

Forrest – waterfalls