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Wednesday
28
Jan 2026
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Greece

Bodies of the seven PAOK fans identified in Romania; C-130 on standby to transport the injured

Required documents expected to be issued tomorrow – The transfer to Greece will be carried out by a military C-130 aircraft currently based in Elefsina

Greece

Propane leak in damaged underground pipe in Violanda (updated)

According to reports, the site of the leak has also been identified - How the fire, which caused the death of the five workers, appears to have started

28 Wednesday Jan 2026
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Athens 15°C
Economy

Housing: €10,000 for relocation, two months’ rent refunded and a clampdown on Airbnb

The key provisions of the bill: rent refunds for teachers and healthcare workers, restrictions on short-term rentals, subsidies for renovations of rental properties and an expansion of relocation incentives

Greece

Stormy weather “Kristin” arrives with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds: Attica affected on Thursday, new wave over the weekend

Which areas need attention ahead of the bad weather – Weather forecast by Thodoris Kolydas and Giorgos Tsatrafilias

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The great tragedy, the mourning and the change of plans, Aris and President Maria, Nikos A and the ballots, now everyone “saved” Milos

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World

Trump: US armada moving toward Iran, time is running out – Tehran says it is ready for dialogue but will respond if provoked

The US president reiterated his call for Iran to seek an agreement – Iran’s response to Trump’s message

Meeting at Maximos Mansion sets agenda on: Traffic in Attica, smart traffic lights, new road links, truck limits on Kifissos

The Kifissos highway is a top government priority — Improvements in public transport frequency across Attica expected by the end...

Three flood protection and infrastructure projects in Penteli – Chardalias: Our priority is stronger safety and a better quality of life in Attica”

Three projects of more than 7 million euros, funded by...

Strasbourg: Warm thanks from the European Court of Human Rights to Greece and Giorgos Floridis

The unwavering stance of Greece in support of the Court,...

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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

2

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

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Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

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

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

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

2

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

3

Greece Climate Report 2025: Soaring temperatures, declining snow, second warmest in 30 years

4

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

5

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

6

From Athens to the village: A “guide” platform is being created for those who want to relocate to the countryside

Farm Life, Elevated: 21 Agritourism Retreats Across Greece

From olive groves and mountain vineyards to island farms, these guesthouses invite you to experience a slower, more grounded 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

Ioulia Karapataki to headline Antipodes & Greek Fest at Darling Harbour

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eurovision 2026: Greece climbs to third place in predictions

Greece place's 3rd in the betting odds for Eurovision song contest 2026

Athina Onassis makes rare public appearance at Paris Haute Couture week

Athina Onassis, the 40-year-old heiress known for keeping a low public profile, made a rare...

Paul Newman in a rare, unpublished photo from his visit to Athens in 1962

The legendary actor had traveled to Greece with his wife as part of an exclusive...

Stormy weather “Kristin” arrives with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds: Attica affected on Thursday, new wave over the weekend

Propane leak in damaged underground pipe in Violanda (updated)

According to reports, the site of the leak has also been identified - How the fire, which caused the death...

Bodies of the seven PAOK fans identified in Romania; C-130 on standby to transport the injured

Required documents expected to be issued tomorrow – The transfer to Greece will be carried...

Trikala: No one testifying due to fear, despite warnings of gas smell, says victim’s sister

"My nephew says 'my mom is gone' and that he wants to remember her as...

Trump: US armada moving toward Iran, time is running out – Tehran says it is ready for dialogue but will respond if provoked

The US president reiterated his call for Iran to seek an agreement – Iran’s response to Trump’s message

Raid at Deutsche Bank headquarters: Investigation into money laundering, Abramovich also “in the frame”

About 30 plainclothes police officers arrived at Deutsche Bank’s headquarters...

EU Commissioner: ‘Europe needs to build defence independence quickly and without excuses, while still cooperating within NATO and with the US’

"Let's build a European pillar of NATO. Together in the...

Alarm in the British Government over Chinese cyber-espionage targeting the mobile phones of Downing Street officials

Beijing-backed hackers are alleged to have breached the mobile phones...

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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Gold soars to new record above $5,200 an ounce

Investors “turn their backs” on the dollar and U.S. bonds, shifting to precious metals –...

Greek food products: The Persian Gulf as the next major export growth bet

With around 80 Greek companies at Dubai’s Gulfood, the sector appears more organised than ever...

Alpha Bank: Inflation persistence in Greece reflects excess demand conditions

The output gap is expected to remain positive in 2026 and equal 3% of potential...

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

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes