Greek-American billionaires, Republican lawmakers and career diplomats feature in Polymarket predictions, while Washington faces a potentially lengthy process to appoint a permanent replacement

Rioters stormed the city hall of Marseille, burned a tourism center in Lyon and smashed storefronts in Paris



As regional conflicts rage and revisionist powers challenge the established order, warnings of a new global conflagration are growing louder
Council of State President Michalis Pikramenos says extremist rhetoric is undermining courts, human rights and public trust, while warning that misinformation and artificial intelligence pose new challenges to judicial independence
Greek-American billionaires, Republican lawmakers and career diplomats feature in Polymarket predictions, while Washington faces a potentially lengthy process to appoint a permanent replacement

More than 14 museums, from Wales to Sicily, have been hit by smash-and-grab criminals since early 2025
Trump says he told Katie Zacharia, who started earlier this week, ‘if I were you, I’d reconsider’
The Ivy League university’s bid to tame fraternities in the wake of gang-rape allegations is the latest of many attempts
Plans by lead architects David Chipperfield and Alexandros Tombazis combine new exhibition space and visitor facilities with a public park, while preserving the historic neoclassical building
Greece awaits European Commission proposals as government weighs targeted, temporary support for households and businesses amid rising energy costs
Historic concert at Carnegie Hall supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and Evangelos Marinakis. With donations from the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, Libra Philanthropies and Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd.
Amid soaring energy costs and mounting financial pressure, Greece’s traditional bakers are urging consumers to support local shops and calling on the government for urgent relief
As regional conflicts rage and revisionist powers challenge the established order, warnings of a new global conflagration are growing louder
It can be difficult to run companies around the Sunday lunch table
Defiant chancellor tells the FT he is determined to drive through unpopular reforms and equip Europe for an age of upheaval
Athens’ National Museum of Contemporary Art opens its doors free to all from October 16 to 18 after being named Europe’s best art museum
The Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and award-winning harmonica player will perform at Half Note Jazz Club from October 16-19, joined by Chicago-born singer Robbin Kapsalis for select sets beginning October 17
Seven days, seven movies that you can watch on the big screens around the city
The three-day festival brings together 170 of Greece’s leading tattoo artists, alongside live music, art exhibitions, street performances and a charity initiative supporting Make-A-Wish Greece
As Europe’s wildfire problem grows, targeted grazing is explicitly recognised as part of wildfire prevention. This is because sheep, goats and cattle can reduce the amount of flammable material in the countryside. However, this method has its limits
Historian, broadcaster and author Bettany Hughes joins Odin Linardatou, Editor-in-Chief of To Vima International Edition, for a conversation at Dialogues for Athens: From Myth to Modern City, a conference organised by To Vima
Much of the fishmeal and fish oil that support seafood consumed in Greece comes from global supply chains linked to pollution, labor abuses, overfishing, and food insecurity in poorer countries
recipe of the day
Golden, crispy fried potatoes topped with a rich tomato and sausage sauce, a fried egg, and grated San Michali cheese. This quick, hearty dish is packed with flavor and makes a delicious meal any time of day.
From syrup-soaked ekmek and creamy galaktoboureko to traditional kaimaki ice cream, this nostalgic pastry shop is bringing back the pleasure of going out for dessert
The world produces more food than ever, yet millions cannot afford a nutritious meal. From global inequality to Greece’s soaring grocery bills, the problem is no longer just how much we produce, but who gets to eat
From Burgundy to Greece, Chardonnay’s remarkable versatility allows it to express the character of its terroir and the winemaker’s vision. With a growing legacy in Greek vineyards, the celebrated grape is producing exceptional wines that deserve a place on the world stage
Aliki Diplarakou, the 17-year-old Athenian crowned Miss Europe in Paris in 1930, became an overnight sensation and a national heroine in Greece.
Archaeologists at Hattusa uncovered a clay tablet piece bearing text from the Kadesh Treaty, signed by Egypt and the Hittites about 3,300 years ago
A historian found records indicating Hitler was still in Munich when his niece Geli Raubal was found dead in his apartment in 1931, Der Spiegel reports
Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership
From its lakeside landscape and multicultural heritage to traditional crafts, food and music, the northwestern Greek city is drawing on its past as it looks to a future shaped increasingly by conference tourism
An Ottoman-era landmark, known locally as the Alcazar, returns to the city’s cultural life with a photography exhibition tracing Thessaloniki’s transformation from 1960 to 1980
At Great Lavra on Mount Athos, Father Theologos, checks weather and ferry data before dawn for Athos Zone, the app that keeps pilgrims informed in real time.



