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Jan 2026
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Athens 16°C
Greece

Orange warning issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) for storm “Kristin”: Thunderstorms, strong winds and hail – Attica also affected

Which areas will be hit hardest – What the EMY emergency bulletin says – New wave of bad weather expected over the weekend

Greece

Live from Timisoara: The two injured PAOK fans have been transferred onto the EKAB plane and will soon take off for Greece

Bodies of the victims to be repatriated later today – PAOK to honor the seven fans killed in the tragedy

29 Thursday Jan 2026
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Athens 16°C
Greece

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Workers say they smelled gas before the deadly explosion and informed their supervisors – Months-long propane leak identified as the cause

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Turkish Ministry of Defence: Our NAVTEXs have indefinite duration, Greece to coordinate with us in Aegean searches

New Democracy: Theodoros Roussopoulos appointed President of the Congress Organizing Committee by decision of Mitsotakis

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Live from Timisoara: The two injured PAOK fans have been transferred onto the EKAB plane and will soon take off for Greece

Ankara again refers to a “Turkish minority” in Western Thrace: The statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry

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Economy

New “Renovate” program launching in May: Which properties are eligible, what is subsidized, and what obligations owners undertake

The subsidy covers plumbing, electrical works, windows and doors, and water heaters – The program’s budget reaches €500 million, with an emphasis on renovation

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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’s three demands to Iran to avoid a US military strike

New York Times note complete absence of any reference to Iranian protesters

> Don't miss

Greece

Local government in the region of Ilia offers €1,000 to every woman who chooses to stay

Culture

In Megalopolis, Arcadia, the world’s oldest known wooden tools – see photos

World

What is Edi Rama’s origin, after all

World

Anonymous letter reconnecting Imamoglu with Greece was included in his case file

Economy

Hydrocarbons: Chevron contracts “locked” in February

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> Politics

> Politics

Turkish Ministry of Defence: Our NAVTEXs have indefinite duration, Greece to coordinate with us in Aegean searches

"NAVTEX are technical objections to Greece's activities in the Aegean Sea, which are contrary to international law"

New Democracy: Theodoros Roussopoulos appointed President of the Congress Organizing Committee by decision of Mitsotakis

The pre-conference dialogue begins on February 4, 2026, in Ioannina

Ankara again refers to a “Turkish minority” in Western Thrace: The statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry

“We continue to claim the rights of our compatriots on...

>More Politics >diplomacy>politics

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Environment

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

2
Environment

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

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Environment

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

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Environment

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

5
Environment

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

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Environment

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

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Environment

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

2
Environment

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

3
Environment

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

4
Environment

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

5
Environment

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

6
Environment

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

>Travel

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

Applications are open for the National Hellenic Society’s Heritage Greece 2026

Ioulia Karapataki to headline Antipodes & Greek Fest at Darling Harbour

Karapataki will perform at the Antipodes Festival in Melbourne on Saturday 28 February, followed by...

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...

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> Culture

>Culture

European Parliament: “Yes” to AI protection for artists and media in the EU

In Megalopolis, Arcadia, the world’s oldest known wooden tools – see photos

“This area was very important for human evolution throughout Europe,” explains the head of the research, paleoanthropologist Katerina Harvati

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

The objects were handed over to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

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...

>history>discovery>art
>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

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...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Live from Timisoara: The two injured PAOK fans have been transferred onto the EKAB plane and will soon take off for Greece

Bodies of the victims to be repatriated later today – PAOK to honor the seven fans killed in the tragedy

Orange warning issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) for storm “Kristin”: Thunderstorms, strong winds and hail – Attica also affected

Which areas will be hit hardest – What the EMY emergency bulletin says – New...

The bodies of PAOK’s “young eagles” return to Greece today from Romania, with critical questions about the crash still unanswered

Two of the three injured will also return to Greece today – The faces of...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Trump’s three demands to Iran to avoid a US military strike

New York Times note complete absence of any reference to Iranian protesters

FBI investigation of a polling station in Georgia for the 2020 elections

The investigation relates to the 2020 election, in which Donald...

Anonymous letter reconnecting Imamoglu with Greece was included in his case file

It is a letter with allegations about the religious and...

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...

>More World News

> Environment

>Environment

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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> Economy

ATHEX 0.97 2370.08 22.85

> Economy

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“Gallium production in Greece could supply Europe’s needs – €300 million Metlen investment”

The pilot production of the first 5 kilograms marks a strong geostrategic and economic footprint,...

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...

>More Economy >business>Cryptocurrency>market

Mediterranean Cuisine

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