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Friday
23
Jan 2026
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Greece

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 you can be compensated if you are involved in an accident

Greece

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 use of a Ministry of Justice regulation concerning family law and the custody of her children. As she notes, the regulation was proposed by the Ministry of Justice and was voted for not only by her but by 179 MPs in total

23 Friday Jan 2026
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Athens 14°C
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

Greece

Two children aged 3 and 6 intubated with influenza in the ICU of “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital

The 6-year-old was admitted to the hospital today – The 3-year-old was transferred from Corinth on Thursday

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What goes on behind closed doors

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The intense irritation of K.M. over the attacks on Tsafos, Pavlos, the needle and Christmas, the bids for Tatoi, Heraklion forms a front for cruises

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

Greece

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

Increased drought levels – Shrinkage of the Mornos artificial lake – 478,000 stremmas burned by wildfires – The first year since 2000 with no human...

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,...

> 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

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

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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...

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

Oscars 2026: Four nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today, Thursday 22 January, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards,...

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...

Tatoi Estate: The rescue and restoration of 100,000 historic objects

Among them are ornate carriages, luxury automobiles, furniture, works of art, and extremely valuable garments

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

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...

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

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...

Two children aged 3 and 6 intubated with influenza in the ICU of “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital

The 6-year-old was admitted to the hospital today – The 3-year-old was transferred from Corinth...

Why Merz and Meloni are seen as EU’s new power duo: Disillusionment with Macron and strategic ties to Trump

A closer look at the growing influence of Merz and Meloni: Navigating EU frustrations with Macron and aligning with Trump

Portugal on high alert due to severe weather, waves expected to reach 15 meters

Roads and schools closed, while the operation of public services...

First official report on the railway disaster in Spain: Main cause of the derailment was a fracture in the track

The death toll has reached 45 – Investigations continue, focusing...

Lagarde thanked those who criticize Europe: “It is an opportunity for self-assessment,” she said

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, thanked...

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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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,...

Mytilineos-Tsakos ‘ big deal in storage projects in Central Greece

Set up a special purpose vehicle with a 40%-60% stake

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