The first five of 10 defendants were released after testifying before judicial authorities, as a separate investigation examines whether tax officials leaked information about an impending audit
Greece’s economy was devastated during the 1941–1944 occupation, as soaring prices, a collapsing currency and the seizure of national resources left households struggling to survive. Gold sovereigns became a store of value, while an enforced loan to Germany and Italy added to the country’s financial burden
The €23.8 million contract will add seven high-speed vessels built entirely in Greece to bolster maritime border surveillance, policing and search-and-rescue operations
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud is set to be the biggest single party in the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset
Greece Faces Higher Electricity Bills as Gas Prices Surge
Greece Issues Red Weather Alert for October 28
Greek Gambling Regulator to Publish Monthly Market Data
Greece’s economy was devastated during the 1941–1944 occupation, as soaring prices, a collapsing currency and the seizure of national resources left households struggling to survive. Gold sovereigns became a store of value, while an enforced loan to Germany and Italy added to the country’s financial burden
The €23.8 million contract will add seven high-speed vessels built entirely in Greece to bolster maritime border surveillance, policing and search-and-rescue operations
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The electorate’s move to the right on security issues leaves candidates little room to maneuver on Gaza, Iran and a Palestinian state
Israel requires ballots to be cast in person. More than 60,000 voters are expected to make the trip.
The 80-year-old president defeats Flávio Bolsonaro to extend one of Latin America’s longest political careers
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Gas leaks at schools in Koukaki and Kolonos have added to concerns over inspections and maintenance across the capital. Parents are demanding safety records, while questions remain over how closely natural gas installations are monitored
Elon Musk’s plans to produce an AI-generated adaptation of Homer’s 'Odyssey' have taken an initial step, with Grok Imagine releasing a 7-minute episode of the ancient Greek epic, months after the billionaire pledged to deliver a full-length film by the end of 2026
Police in Attica recorded 6,522 violations, removed 1,057 driver’s licenses and immobilized 617 vehicles from October 19 to 26
Household expenditure grew faster than disposable income in 2025, pushing the savings rate further into negative territory. Eurostat figures also show Greece recorded one of the EU's steepest declines in household income in early 2026
Remote August rendezvous highlights remarkable ties between the US president’s son and a Russian businessman close to Vladimir Putin
Electoral defeat for the leaders of Israel and the US may not stand in the way of plans for a renewed assault
An American lawyer, a banker and a former spy hatched a plan to prevent nuclear Armageddon. They just needed to tell the Russian president.
Seven days, seven movies that you can watch on the big screens around the city
The three-day event will bring horror-themed attractions, film-inspired exhibitions, workshops, performances, cosplay and an 80-plus-store Halloween market to central Athens
Dutch artist Vincent de Boer brings his live calligraphic practice to Athens for the Scenius Sound festival, where experimental music and visual art collide. In an interview with TO BHMA, he discusses Cy Twombly, the discipline of improvisation, and the rocks sculpted by the Greek sea
The Horseman sculpture, dating to 510-500 BC, has undergone conservation and is back on display in the museum’s Archaic Acropolis Gallery following the removal of modern supports
Gadi Ezra, former Director of Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Unit and veteran of an elite IDF paratrooper unit, explains why the election may produce no clear governing majority, what is dividing Israeli society and how October 7 could shape the country’s political future.
A phone call, a flood and two one-way tickets: how Emma and Tyson left Byron Bay for an organic vineyard in Crete. “We thought, how hard can it be? Well, it’s significantly harder.”
Greece has become good at finding breast cancer early. It has yet, say doctors, patients and charities, to build a system that carries a woman to recovery without her organising, and often paying for, much of it herself.
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These cheesy stuffed pasta shells are an easy, satisfying meal made with juicy ground chicken, melted cheese, and a creamy sauce. Baked until lightly golden, they’re perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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From Andros’ hearty sausage-and-potato omelet to Kefalonia’s slow-cooked eggs and tomatoes, these traditional island dishes capture the flavors of a Greek summer, with fresh local ingredients and recipes passed down through generations
From a lively cocktail bar in Ilisia to a century-old distillery in Plaka and a music-focused hideaway in Kypseli, these three Athens bars offer every reason to get out and rediscover the city this fall
The journalist and author who escaped execution thanks to her infant spent 13 years in prison and left behind a sealed envelope with her political testament
A cry of “Fire!” sent hundreds of moviegoers, most of them children, rushing for the exits of Athens’ Panorama cinema. The deadly stampede left 26 people dead and raised troubling questions about overcrowding and public safety
Aliki Diplarakou, the 17-year-old Athenian crowned Miss Europe in Paris in 1930, became an overnight sensation and a national heroine in Greece.
Thought the Greek islands were amazing? Wait till you see the mainland
The 'sinking' of Poseidonos Avenue at The Ellinikon property development site is expected to ease congestion in southern coastal Athens
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
Politics
Greece Orders Seven New Coast Guard Patrol Vessels
Mitsotakis Talks Tax Evasion, 2027 Election in Kilkis
Christodoulides Brings Three Proposals To Talks With Erhurman
Society
Hyperinflation and Gold During Greece’s Nazi Occupation
Greek Gambling Regulator to Publish Monthly Market Data
Which Items Selling Out in UK After Gov’t Emergency Kit Call
Travel
Patmos Aktis Wins Top Honors at Greek Hospitality Awards
Greek Tourism Revenue Rises 9.4% in First Eight Months: BoG
European Spa Towns Meet in Loutraki for General Assembly
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