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New videos show the moment a female employee was struck outside the Vrilissia Hellenic Post (ELTA) office after a dispute over a parcel

The ELTA employee chased the customer outside to obtain a signature – Footage from street cameras on Anapafseos Street

World

“The Discombobulator”: Trump’s revelation about the secret weapon the U.S. used during the capture of Maduro in Venezuela

The American president spoke of a previously unknown weapons system which, he said, “disabled” the equipment of Maduro’s forces during the operation to arrest him in Caracas, with no U.S. casualties

24 Saturday Jan 2026
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Athens 14°C
Greece

“Blackout” in the Athens FIR: What really happened on January 4

Marinos Aleiferis and Giannis Charamidis, in the new episode of Medusa, investigate what happened on the morning when Greek airspace was “shut down” and how an outdated system was pushed to its breaking point

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“The Discombobulator”: Trump’s revelation about the secret weapon the U.S. used during the capture of Maduro in Venezuela

New videos show the moment a female employee was struck outside the Vrilissia Hellenic Post (ELTA) office after a dispute over a parcel

“Blackout” in the Athens FIR: What really happened on January 4

Minimum wage for 2026 enters consultation, target set at €950 by 2027

War in Ukraine: Diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, Bombardments in Kyiv and Kharkiv

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Greece

Weather: Storms and muddy rain arriving from Sunday – when Attica will be affected

The forecast by Christina Rigou, Giorgos Tsatrafyllias and the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) – Weather through Wednesday, January 28

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What goes on behind closed doors

Darkroom

K.M.’s intense frustration over attacks on Tsafos, Pavlos, the plateau, Christmas, the bids for Tatoi, and the Heraklion front for cruises

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

Economy

Minimum wage for 2026 enters consultation, target set at €950 by 2027

Labor Minister Niki Kerameus invited social partners and scientific bodies to submit memoranda

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Greece

Greek satellites capture Frigate Kimon arriving in Greece from space

Greece

Princess Irene: Who the eccentric revolutionary of the former royal family was – Today, the final farewell (videos-photos)

World

Bloomberg reveals Trump’s plan for Greenland: The US seeks a “Blank Check” for military presence

Lifestyle

Farah Diba Pahlavi, the story of Iran’s first and last “empress”

Economy

Do you want a promotion? – Beware of the Peter Principle

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> Politics

> Politics

Greece–Türkiye: Cautious diplomacy ahead of the Cooperation Council

Athens and Ankara regulate the details of the conference before February 18, with the aim - despite the unfavourable climate...

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...

Mitsotakis’ delicate balancing act after the crisis of trust in Euro-American relations

“Not only Greece, but almost all European countries are having...

>More Politics >diplomacy>politics

> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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World

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

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World

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

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World

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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World

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

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World

JPMorgan: Greece one of the most attractive markets for the Emerging Europe category

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World

When Triodion 2026 begins – Carnival, Lent, and Easter in Greece

1
World

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

2
World

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

3
World

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
World

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

5
World

JPMorgan: Greece one of the most attractive markets for the Emerging Europe category

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World

When Triodion 2026 begins – Carnival, Lent, and Easter in Greece

>Travel

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

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

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...

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> Culture

>Culture

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

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 Athens into a dialogue with...

Oscars 2026: Four nominations for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

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

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...

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

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

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...

>More Lifestyle >well being

> Society

>Society

New videos show the moment a female employee was struck outside the Vrilissia Hellenic Post (ELTA) office after a dispute over a parcel

“Blackout” in the Athens FIR: What really happened on January 4

Marinos Aleiferis and Giannis Charamidis, in the new episode of Medusa, investigate what happened on the morning when Greek airspace...

Weather: Storms and muddy rain arriving from Sunday – when Attica will be affected

The forecast by Christina Rigou, Giorgos Tsatrafyllias and the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) –...

Castello’s “odyssey” in the Mediterranean: A sea turtle from Greece found in Spain

In 10 years, it traveled from one end of the Mediterranean to the other

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

“The Discombobulator”: Trump’s revelation about the secret weapon the U.S. used during the capture of Maduro in Venezuela

The American president spoke of a previously unknown weapons system which, he said, “disabled” the equipment of Maduro’s forces during...

War in Ukraine: Diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, Bombardments in Kyiv and Kharkiv

The trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine continue...

According to Corriere della Sera, the US has proposed offering $800 billion and security guarantees to Zelensky in exchange for his agreement regarding Donbas

The consultations on the peace agreement for Ukraine are coming...

Owner of Crans-Montana tragedy bar released after posting over €200,000 bail

He is required to report daily to a police station...

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> Environment

>Environment

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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> Economy

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> Economy

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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...

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,...

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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

Vale of Tempe – Thessaly