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Greenland as the first line ofdefense for the U.S. and NATO:

See the maps that explain why Trump Is so eager to acquire

Greece

Weather: Noticeable drop in temperature from today – Where it will snow and at which altitudes

Cold air masses from northeastern Europe change the scenery - Cold, local showers and light snowfall until Monday

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Changes at top universities: Oxford abolishes the term ‘doctores’ for inclusion reasons

Latin terms such as magistri (the masters) and doctorates, which have been in use since the Middle Ages, are replaced with the prefix vos ("you") to include non-binary students - Cambridge abolishes beef and lamb and Yale replaces "freshman" with neutral wording

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Greenland as the first line ofdefense for the U.S. and NATO:

Changes at top universities: Oxford abolishes the term ‘doctores’ for inclusion reasons

Where affordable housing falls short in Greece: IOBE proposes a cap on rent increases

Weather: Noticeable drop in temperature from today – Where it will snow and at which altitudes

One dead after train–bus collision at the Port of Hamburg – see photos

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Economy

Where affordable housing falls short in Greece: IOBE proposes a cap on rent increases

The factors that exacerbate the housing problem in Greece, international practices and proposals for the Greek housing market

Politics

Mitsotakis attends the inauguration of the renovated Emergency Department at Red Cross Hospital

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Adonis Georgiadis and Marios Themistokleous, was given a tour of the new Emergency Department facilities by the hospital’s governor –...

Greece

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

Overall reduction in violations by 27% during the holiday period – A notable decline in high-risk offenses, such as driving under the influence of alcohol,...

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World

The Syrian army bombs Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo and calls on Kurdish fighters to surrender

World

Rubina Aminian: The 23-year-old student who was shot at point-blank range by Iran’s security forces

Culture

Erich von Däniken, Swiss bestselling author who linked ancient civilizations to extraterrestrials, dies at 90

Culture

Why Gen Z is returning to religion: what new research in the United Kingdom shows

Greece

The head of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority resigned over the blackout in the Athens FIR

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> Politics

> Politics

Gerapetritis: ‘Extension of territorial waters will come, as marine parks and spatial planning’

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced that Greece will extend its territorial waters and marine parks in the Aegean Sea

Marinakis: Anestidis has no place in a meeting with Mitsotakis; The video with insults crosses the line of decency

Government excludes controversial unionist Anestidis from upcoming farmers’ meeting amid...

The Hellenic Navy welcomes the frigate “Kimon” – Mitsotakis: “It is my duty to hand over a safer homeland than the one I inherited” (updated)

Historic day for the Navy - In the presence of...

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> This week's Highlights

>This week's Highlights

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Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

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Mitsotakis marks 10 years at the helm of New Democracy: The path since 2016 and the messages on the ideological identity

3

Audiovisual production in Greece is a driver of economic growth, with revenues of almost €1 billion according to an SPI study

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Dr. House becomes…an archaeologist at Greek excavations: New series with Hugh Laurie and filming in Greece

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Immigration Bill: An end to “adult minors” and benefits – Privileges for unaccompanied 17-year-olds are being cut

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Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

1

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

2

Mitsotakis marks 10 years at the helm of New Democracy: The path since 2016 and the messages on the ideological identity

3

Audiovisual production in Greece is a driver of economic growth, with revenues of almost €1 billion according to an SPI study

4

Dr. House becomes…an archaeologist at Greek excavations: New series with Hugh Laurie and filming in Greece

5

Immigration Bill: An end to “adult minors” and benefits – Privileges for unaccompanied 17-year-olds are being cut

6

Larnaca named European Capital of Culture for 2030

>Travel

Postcards, Alive: 5 Greek Landscapes for Fall–Winter

From misty monasteries to mirrored lakes, autumn in Greece paints the landscape in golds, ambers, and quiet, cinematic light

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

Crete’s Tsikoudia Season: Fire, Grapes and Community

Vineyards, copper stills and an EU‑protected spirit that binds villages in aromatic smoke, songs, and that very special hospitality

Thessaloniki, After Hours: 21 Prime Nightlife Addresses

Exploring the northern capital's vibrant bar scene: unique spaces, local flavors, and creative cocktails

Lemon, Oil, Go: Top 13 Fish Taverns In and Around Athens Worth the Taxi Meter

Being in Athens doesn't mean going without fresh, traditional - or just so exciting - seafood and fish

Greece Shines (Again) in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

From landmark hotels to islands, Greece received awards in seven categories, its growing global appeal becoming evident

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> Diaspora

>Diaspora

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: Feeding the Homeless – Sunday, January 18

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...

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

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> Culture

>Culture

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

Actress Melpo Zarokosta dies at 93

Greek actress Melpo Zarokosta has passed away at the age of 93. News of her death became known through a...

Cycladic Identity Initiative launches fourth funding phase to preserve the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Cyclades

Supporting the preservation of Cycladic culture and biodiversity — The Museum of Cycladic Art invites...

Grief in Crete for the loss of Yannis Xylouris

The artistic world of Crete is poorer after the loss of Psarogiannis

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>history>discovery>art

> Lifestyle

>Lifestyle

A treat for readers: Dior, bags, and literature

The fashion house Dior starts 2026 with a dreamy new campaign

Sophie Turner’s first photo as Lara Croft released for Tomb Raider series

The first official image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has been released from the...

Vicky Chatzivasileiou: “I never gave up anything for television — It’s not my whole life”

Journalist and presenter Vicky Chatzivasileiou spoke about her relationship with television, clarifying that while her...

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> Society

>Society

Weather: Noticeable drop in temperature from today – Where it will snow and at which altitudes

President of Air Traffic Controllers: Another communications blackout possible in the near future

The system is outdated and the problem may recur, warns the president of the air traffic controllers, Panagiotis Psarros

“Her father cut her hair because she asked to go to a hair salon, they never gave her money”: New testimonies about Laura

A friend of Laura said her parents never gave her money and that “we went...

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

Overall reduction in violations by 27% during the holiday period – A notable decline in...

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>weather>heat wave

> World

> World

Greenland as the first line ofdefense for the U.S. and NATO:

See the maps that explain why Trump Is so eager to acquire

Changes at top universities: Oxford abolishes the term ‘doctores’ for inclusion reasons

Latin terms such as magistri (the masters) and doctorates, which...

One dead after train–bus collision at the Port of Hamburg – see photos

Ten people were injured in the collision, including the bus...

Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose U.S. plans for Greenland

“We need Greenland for national security reasons,” he stressed

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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

ATHEX -0.09 2245.61 -2.08

> Economy

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Greek firms secure key roles in Libya’s reconstruction

21 Memoranda of Understanding in Benghazi with the Reconstruction Fund - Metlen, TERNA, ADMIE, Archirodon,...

Latsis Group: This is the new project of Aura Residential’s 219 apartments in Elliniko

The new project with 4 buildings of up to 50 meters has now progressed to...

Industry: Energy deadlock after Commission’s “no” to Italian pricing model

Why energy-intensive businesses pay more for electricity than in Italy and Germany - From €50...

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Mediterranean Cuisine

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

The perfect soufflé

The perfect soufflé

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

Naxos Graviera at the top of the world – Set to “travel” to 20 countries in 2026

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

Île flottante with melomakarono flavor

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

How chefs achieve the crispy turkey skin everyone loves

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Forrest – waterfalls