Sanitary pads, tampons and adult diapers: 13% VAT from 2027Law 5355/2026 has been published in the Government Gazette, with commencement on 1 January 2027. The measure also covers adult incontinence diapers; the law does not set retail prices.News feed
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All politics storiesSanitary pads, tampons and adult diapers: 13% VAT from 2027Law 5355/2026 has been published in the Government Gazette, with commencement on 1 January 2027. The measure also covers adult incontinence diapers; the law does not set retail prices.Greece–Ukraine reconstruction agreement content settled, foreign ministry saysA separate GEK TERNA–UKRNAFTA gas-equipment donation protocol was signed. Completed delivery and commissioning have not been confirmed.Gerapetritis says cable survey continues under Greek authorisation and NAVTEXThe minister says research continues. NIKI seeks an assurance that the French diplomatic note will be shared with its leader as a condition for attending the briefing.
Law 5355/2026: tax and public-pay package published in GazettePublished in Government Gazette A 188/13.11.2026. The final text sets different dates for benefits, contributions and tax changes.
Giorgos Kyriakopoulos sworn in as Achaia MPThe November 13 minutes confirm the swearing-in of the Achaia MP. Parliament’s official count lists the SYRIZA–PS parliamentary group with 13 members.
Greece–Croatia: strategic sealift cooperation bill submitted to ParliamentA bill ratifying a memorandum and technical arrangement for the Athens coordination centre was submitted on 13 November. The texts were signed in 2017.
Dublin: EU institutions and five countries to form the European team on UkraineAntónio Costa announced agreement among European leaders on the European team for peace talks. It will comprise EU institutions and the E5 of the Coalition of the Willing.
Police headquarters PPP: ministry announces planned cancellation and tender relaunchA new tender is intended for early 2027.
Spanakis, Liakos and Vartzopoulos sworn in at the Presidential MansionThe Presidency confirmed that the three deputy ministers were sworn in on Friday 13 November before President Constantine Tassoulas, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.
Pillar II: further GloBE committee meetings scheduled for 16 and 18 NovemberParliament’s updated calendar schedules an external hearing on 16 November and a second reading on 18 November. The bill remains at the committee-processing stage.Greece
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Argolida: road safety works with €350,000 budget completedThe Peloponnese Region reports guardrails, road markings and reflectors among the completed interventions.
Thessaly signs flood-protection contracts for Enipeas and Farsalitis riversThe two projects have a combined tender budget of €10 million including VAT, with €5 million for each river.Zefyri: Fire Service platform records incident as “Ended”The operational status replaces “Full control”. The announcement that an administrative inquiry will be conducted remains without findings.
HNMS: four yellow-warning periods in effect from 02:00Thessaly, Central Macedonia and the northeastern Aegean: current rain and thunderstorm periods. Five other periods start this afternoon and evening.
Attica: two arrested over scams involving fake electricity-company staffPolice announced seven cases traced and estimated illicit proceeds exceeding €210,000. The arrests took place on November 11.
Athens Metro: four Line 2 stations to close at 21:40 from November 15Sunday-to-Thursday changes affect Anthoupoli, Peristeri, Agios Antonios and Sepolia. OASA has announced the X26 bus for November 15–26.
Florina: man freed after grain silo gave wayThe Fire Service announced that a man had been freed from a corn-storage structure and handed over to an EKAV ambulance.
Thessaloniki ring road: announced overnight closures for November 14–21A separate K10–K9 schedule is announced for November 14–15, followed by a week of K5–K6/K6–K5 arrangements beginning November 16.
Patras: two parents arrested in infant neglect investigationOn 13 November, Greek police announced a case file concerning attempted homicide by omission and domestic violence. The arrests took place on 12 November.
Weightlifting coach: federation says it has no institutional ties to himThe Hellenic Weightlifting Federation responds to reports of a coach’s arrest. It says it has received no official information from the relevant authorities and denies any institutional relationship with the person concerned.World
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Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting two missiles towards RiyadhThe new SPA post attributes the launches to the Houthis. The operational claims have not been independently confirmed.
Hamas armed wing announces death of Rafah brigade commanderThe group identifies Samir Mahmoud Abu Younis.
Riyadh: Civil Defense says the danger has passedA warning about a potential danger in the city preceded the all-clear. The official posts were published at 03:07 and 03:17 Athens time.
Wainwright: fifth soldier dies after military-base fireWilliam Douglas Dal Bianco died on November 13. The November 14 release lists 24 members still in hospital and 14 discharged.
FAA: Duffy links outage to L3Harris maintenance workInstallation error or a faulty router remain under investigation. The Transportation Department warns of delays and cancellations.
Saudi Arabia announces two executions, including Jawad QureirisThe announcement concerns two Saudi nationals in the Eastern Province; Reprieve had raised concerns about alleged offences attributed to Qureiris as a child.
Starlink: senators seek record preservation and answers by 30 NovemberTheir 13 November letter to Elon Musk and SpaceX concerns Ukraine.
US Supreme Court to review Trump's asylum restrictionsThe court granted review on November 13 on two questions in Mullin v. RAICES.
Hungary: cash found in investigation involving former minister SesztákThe asset recovery office reported forints, euros and US dollars found during searches on November 12 and 13. The case remains a criminal investigation.
Canada–Philippines free-trade negotiations conclude, with signature targeted for 2027Ottawa also announces the substantial conclusion of ASEAN–Canada negotiations, with steps still remaining before a planned 2027 signature.Economy
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RedBird announces Milan Sports & Entertainment, anchored by AC MilanThe 13 November announcement names Brett Yormark CEO of MSE.
Euro area records €10.3 billion goods-trade deficit in SeptemberEurostat’s first estimates show import values rising faster than exports. The EU recorded a €16.8 billion deficit in trade in goods.
ELSTAT: industrial import prices rose 18.7% in SeptemberPrices also increased 4.1% from August. Energy products and imports from outside the euro area recorded larger annual increases.
Eurostat: euro-area GDP rises 0.4% while employment stays flatThe 13 November release confirms third-quarter GDP growth and adds employment estimates. It provides no new estimate for Greek GDP.
Nvidia: Jensen Huang resigns — Colette Kress becomes interim CEOThree House committees request closed-door interviews with Huang on 1 December and Nvidia’s general counsel on 2 December, with a deadline for written acceptance.
Out-of-court debt settlements: AADE guidance on heirs and residual-debt cancellationCircular E.2073 was published on 12 November. It clarifies continuation after a debtor’s death and the conditions for cancelling residual debts owed to the State.
Ferries: €32 million fuel-support plan awaits European approvalThe Shipping Ministry announced support of €0.16 per litre for supplies purchased from September 1 to December 31. Implementation terms are being finalised and European Commission approval is required.
AADE: Digital VAT-exemption procedure for services under special customs regimesDecision A.1243/2026 requires a monthly consolidated statement by the fifth day of the following month, replacing a separate exemption certificate for each invoice. It has applied since November 11.
AADE: Which 2015–2017 cases close without a new assessmentCircular E.2072/9.11.2026 provides instructions for older tax evasion cases being audited under a specific transitional provision of Law 4646/2019.
AADE: declared income for 2024 reaches €115.93 billionA 9.3% rise from 2023 in the new annual tables. The figures concern returns filed in 2025, with data extracted on June 18, 2026.Work
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Annual €400 payment: eligibility and November deadline now in GazetteThe annual benefit applies from 2026 and is due by 30 November. The main age conditions for this year’s payment use 31 December 2025 as the cut-off.
e-EFKA: Karditsa office closed on 4 December; new address for Magnesia’s disability certification centreKarditsa’s local directorate will close for a local holiday. Magnesia’s Disability Certification Centre has operated at 20 Thrakon Street, Volos, since 11 November.
e-EFKA and DYPA schedule €71.05 million in payments for 16–20 NovemberThe schedule for the coming week covers 78,003 recipients, including OAEE benefits, other benefits, lump sums and employment programmes.
ELSTAT: average hourly labour cost was €15.16 in 2024The 2024 survey measures employers’ total costs in enterprises with at least ten employees. The corresponding hourly amount in 2020 was €13.76.
IEP: teacher-secondment applications extended to 16 NovemberThe new deadline is 15:00 on Monday. The extension concerns the same call for up to 13 scientific-staff posts, filled through four-year secondments of permanent teachers.
OSY: First 167 trainee drivers enter the new Anthousa driving schoolSelection of the driving school’s first cohort has been completed. Classes are expected to begin after contracts are signed, with new drivers projected to enter service in early 2027.
Tourism retraining: Applications November 13–23 for 635 placesThe new call covers employees and temporarily unemployed applicants with relevant work experience. It provides for 26 classes in the 2026–2027 training year.
OSY: €7 million funding call for first aid and 940 defibrillatorsAround 3,200 transport operations staff are expected to receive emergency-response training. The funding call is addressed to OSY and includes planned procurement of vehicle-mounted defibrillators.
Pizza Fan announces reopening of 107 stores on 11 NovemberThe company says stores will open at 13:00. Its statement did not address payments to workers.
Eurostat: Greece’s annual full-time adjusted salary was €18,800 in 2025The EU average was €41,500. The indicator measures gross salaries adjusted to full-time employment.Society
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Social housing: Tenders for two former military camps planned for early 2027Domna Michailidou outlines the study stage and plans for around 2,400 social homes. A separate timetable covers the Social Antiparochi scheme in four areas of Attica.
Relocation programme: 3,300 applications and local committee checksThe ministry reports committees in Evros municipalities, Amyntaio and Nestorio. Applications remain distinct from approvals and payments.
A21: new application period from 5 October — extraordinary payment on 9 OctoberOPEKA has scheduled reopening for Monday at 08:00, with applications due by 13 November. The extraordinary payment concerns pending school-data checks.
Thesprotia: four remanded in migrant smuggling caseThe other six defendants were released subject to conditions after appearing before the investigating judge.
ELSTAT: 378 adoption acts in 2025 — up 25.6%The new release covers court decisions throughout 2025 and includes adult adoptions. It is not a count of children leaving institutions.
Heating allowance: myThermansi opens for applications until 4 DecemberAADE is accepting applications for 2026–2027. Here is what applicants and apartment building managers need to prepare.
NGO donations: Greek police announce six arrestsThe operation took place on 30 October. Police are investigating alleged fraud and embezzlement; the estimated €2.83 million benefit is not a court finding.
Chania: social grocery and meal support applications open 2–15 NovemberOnline applications for municipal residents meeting the criteria: exclusions, required documents and help with submitting an application.
Childcare centres: ministry announces a 10% increase in vouchersHigher income ceilings and no income cap for reduced-value vouchers for families with three children. EETAA’s second call is still awaited; application dates were not announced.
Home renovation: applications for vacant properties announced through 11 JanuaryThe official 29 October announcement opens the first phase. An Eligibility Certificate is required; occupied properties will follow separately.Education
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Kalamaria: 6th Kindergarten closed from 13 through 17 NovemberThe municipality has announced a temporary suspension for urgent repair works following an inspection by its technical services.
Student transfers: exceptional applications due by 18 NovemberThe deadline is 14:00 on Wednesday. The procedure concerns students seeking their first degree who invoke particularly serious and documented exceptional circumstances.
Heraklion Evaggelismos: €5.563 million in restoration funding announcedThe Education Ministry says the allocation covers restoration, structural consolidation and a change of use for the University of Crete’s historic building.
School trips: ministry clarifies permits, insurance and travel rulesThe circular explains when venue permits are required, how activities may be declared, and what applies to insurance, public transport and the European Health Insurance Card.
Korydallos 1st EPAL: remote lessons on November 12 during safety checksThe municipality confirms a gas detector was activated in the workshop. A separate announcement is expected for SAEK classes.
Greece announces 2027 admission dates for selective and experimental public schoolsThe draw takes place on 12 May. Written tests follow on 15 and 16 May. Application instructions will be issued separately.
Low vision: €2.1 million call to adapt 439 school textbooksThe editions are planned for 2027–2028, with larger type and adapted maps, tables and symbols.
Athens University: Theology School shared washroom renovations completedThe Education Ministry says work continues at the Philosophy and Science schools, with completion targeted for 2027.
University of Patras: €1.7 million for fire protection in 13 buildingsThe decision funds equipment and installation at the Rio campus under approved studies. The announcement does not certify completed works.
University of Athens: €234,699.57 for maintenance and repairs in PsachnaThe new funding covers buildings and the surrounding grounds at the Evripus Campus.Energy
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Energy storage: rankings published for grid connections of up to 4,700 MWThe decision took effect on publication on 13 November, setting limits of 3,800 MW on the transmission system and 900 MW on the distribution network. Final connection offers are the next stage.
Hormuz: GFS PRIDE sinks; all 21 crew safely evacuatedMPA confirms the sinking following damage and a fire. GFS GISELLE reached a safe anchorage with all 22 crew safe.
Public buildings: ministry announces an energy renovation callOne proposal of up to €5 million excluding VAT per eligible public body. The announcement outlines interventions but does not specify an application deadline.
Three bids for seismic surveys in western and southern GreeceThe submission deadline was 9 November. Greece’s hydrocarbon and energy resources management company will appoint an evaluation committee.
Corinth–Kos interconnector: cable contracts signedThe overall project has a €1.48 billion budget. Seabed surveys are the next step before installation.
EIB survey: 52% in Greece report cutting food or healthcare spending over energy costsIn the EIB–Ipsos bva survey, 78% report a significant loss of purchasing power from energy costs. Responses from 1,000 participants in Greece were collected in August.
METLEN–Shell: binding LNG agreement with deliveries from 2027Six cargoes a year for five years, approximately 0.6 billion cubic metres annually. The signing follows February’s memorandum.
PPC myHome Online: €0.13/kWh and €5 monthly fee for November activationsThe official page specifies activations from 1–30 November and a 12-month term. Payment requirements and an example distinguish supply charges from the final bill.
Time-of-use electricity: winter hours are 12:00–15:00 and 02:00–05:00 from 1 NovemberWinter hours apply until 31 March 2027. HEDNO’s official announcement concerns time bands rather than a uniform price per kilowatt-hour.
Exoikonomo 2025: €425.8 million in ESPA funding for completionThe two ministries announce inclusion in the Environment and Climate Change programme. Four regions will be covered through a different funding programme.Environment
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EU–GGGI: €10m agreement to prepare climate investment projectsThe European Commission announced the signature of a contribution agreement for a four-year programme. Mobilising at least €1 billion in investment is a programme target.
Eurostat: EU economy’s greenhouse-gas emissions fall 0.5% quarter-on-quarterThe estimate for the second quarter of 2026 is 833 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent. Emissions were 1.4% higher than in the same quarter of 2025.
Thessaloniki plans 19 new parks by June 2027Ten spaces have already opened, five are under construction and four are at the design stage.
COP31: UN climate talks in Antalya run through 20 NovemberThe conference opens on 9 November. A separate leaders’ meeting is scheduled for 11 and 12 November.
Copernicus: warmest October globally — 2026 forecast above 1.5°COctober’s global average temperature reached 15.35°C. The full-year assessment remains a statistical prediction.
Arta: €665,000 funding call for Arachthos flood protection studiesThe study covers about 25 kilometres of river channel down to the Ambracian Gulf. The call funds the completion of studies ahead of any construction.
China’s CO₂ emissions fell 3.1% in the third quarter, CREA estimatesThe independent analysis finds the largest quarterly decline since 2022. The estimated fall for the first nine months was 0.5%.
Kalamata inaugurates solar sludge drying facilityThe plant has an annual capacity of 11,000 tonnes and is designed to receive sludge from four municipalities in Messinia.
Eastern Attica: 60-day consultation on zones receiving transferred development rightsThe Environment Ministry has published a Strategic Environmental Impact Study and invites substantiated comments. This process is not final approval of zones or a new building permit.
Development-rights receiving zones: consultations for Thessaloniki, Kavala and BoeotiaThe Environment Ministry published three environmental assessments on 4 November. The public has 60 days from publication of each notice to submit substantiated written comments.Rural Life
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Fishers: 23 November deadline for 2025–2026 gear-damage compensationThe second Action 1.6.2 call provides €25 million. Applications close on 23 November at 12:00 noon; no corrections are allowed after final submission.
September farm prices: inputs up 6.9%, outputs down 0.4%Provisional ELSTAT figures show higher production-input prices and a small annual decline in the prices at which farmers sell their products.
Crete Fisheries Zone: €1.608 million call for public-interest projectsMunicipalities, public bodies and eligible nonprofit organisations can submit proposals from 12 November until 26 February 2027 through the OPS ESPA system.
Heraklion LEADER: applications from 12 November for a €2.4 million callElectronic applications through OPSKE are scheduled until 27 January 2027 at 15:00. The call covers eligible investments, training and cooperation within the local programme area.
Agriculture in 2025: output value fell 2.9% in Greece and rose 4.8% in the EUEurostat’s European comparison complements ELSTAT’s Greek figures. Aggregate net entrepreneurial income in Greece’s agricultural industry fell 5.3%.
AADE completes advance payment to 3,171 producers — consolidated aid payments in myAGROThe authority announced payment of €5.697 million after offsets on November 11. November 17 remains the EAE finalisation deadline for consideration in the next advance payment.
Livestock aid: Applications November 19–December 3 for support of up to €53.77 millionThe joint decision supporting farmers affected by mandatory confinement and grazing restrictions has been published. The myBusinessSupport application period begins on November 19; the decision does not confirm that payments have been made.
Fisheries: €1.8 million EU call opens for scientific knowledgeCINEA is accepting proposals until 23 February 2027. The call expects to fund 3–4 projects, with an online information day on 27 November.
Agricultural processing: payment requests open for Action 4.2.1 projectsDigital submissions opened on November 11 through PSKE for existing beneficiaries whose commitments move into CAP 2023–2027 intervention P3-73-2.3.
Sheep and goat census due by 13 November for native-breed subsidy advanceSome beneficiaries must also submit a handwritten register by 18 November. The tax authority announced that advance payments will be made by 30 November.Technology
All technology storiesItaly fines Meta €805 million over Android gallery accessThe Italian regulator orders separate consent and requires the gallery-suggestions feature to be switched off by default.
Foreign Ministry: digital archive platform to pause on 17–24 NovemberThe ministry has announced essential technical work on the online platform of its Diplomatic and Historical Archive Service.
Digital assistant launched by the Epirus–Western Macedonia administrationA new information service covers the authority’s responsibilities and administrative procedures, through its official website without installing an app.
Microsoft reports restoration for the remaining affected customersThe company said it had completed work on the underlying issue and restored service to the customers and regions that remained affected.
Next Generation 112 upgrade completed: what changes in emergency communicationThe new system combines multiple communication channels, uses location data and strengthens accessibility. No date was announced for full public activation of every capability.
Australia proposes mandatory checks for its most advanced AI modelsThe government proposes independent evaluations, rapid incident reporting and a new regulator. The obligations have yet to be enacted.
TikTok: EU Commission issues preliminary findings on video recommendationsThe Commission says measures against repeated recommendations are inadequate. TikTok disputes the findings.
Commercial refrigeration: EFET guidance on food safetyNotify EFET if a cyberattack could affect refrigeration, and withdraw products where food safety may have been compromised. The 24-hour warning to the cybersecurity authority applies to entities covered by NIS2.
NASA confirms Swift re-entry over IndonesiaThe space observatory re-entered on 4 November, almost 22 years after launch. NASA updated its earlier forecast with confirmed information.
Russia reports cyberattack on its Emergencies Ministry mobile appThe ministry acknowledged false messages sent through its app. Its announcement names no attacker and does not establish a real emergency behind those notifications.Health
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Crete: particle forecast prompts advice for sensitive groupsThe region forecasts slightly elevated PM10, mainly in Heraklion and Chania, peaking on November 14 and gradually easing on November 15.
Mobile health teams: ministry reports care visits completed in EvrosThe ministry reports free examinations and home visits on November 13 in Mikro Dereio, Roussa and Petrolofos.
EFET recalls Sinsay glass straws: do not use batch 418GV-MLC-ONEThe warning concerns Hello kitty and friends straws & Brush set 4Pcs, batch 418GV-MLC-ONE. The company has already removed the product from its stores.
EODY: COVID-19 and flu admissions rose in the week of 2–8 NovemberThe new report records 186 COVID-19 and 83 flu admissions across surveillance-network hospitals. Flu positivity among community surveillance samples reached 10%.
West Nile virus: season death tally reaches 55, with no newly confirmed case in the latest weekEODY’s 12 November report records 462 domestic cases since the start of the 2026 season. Fourteen patients remain in hospital, including seven in intensive care.
2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel for optogeneticsThe method uses light-gated ion channels to control selected nerve cells with light and has transformed research into the living brain.
WHO: over 60,000 cholera cases reported in DR Congo in 2026The organisation reports 1,800 deaths since the start of the year in its 4 November briefing. The figures concern the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
myEOPYY: mobile reimbursement claims and provider feedbackThe Health Ministry presented two tools on 3 November. The first feedback phase covers contracted specialists, diagnostic laboratories and physiotherapy practices.
NSRF: nearly €6 million for nursing and physiotherapy protocolsTwo projects have a combined public budget of €5,999,021. They cover school nursing and a proposed frailty action plan for people aged 65 and over.
WHO: Athens quality-of-care office upgrade approvedThe decision at the 27–29 October European session is confirmed by the Health Ministry and WHO’s Greece office. What the expanded role concerns.Sport
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Nations League: Sweden secure League A promotion with 3–2 win over BosniaThe November 14 victory secured first place in League B Group 4.
WTA Finals: Svitolina and Andreeva to meet in the finalSvitolina defeated Noskova 6–2, 6–1 in the second semifinal. The title will be decided on Sunday, November 15.
Volley League: Panathinaikos beats Olympiacos 3–2 at MetsThe match was decided 15–12 in the tie-break. Panathinaikos records a tenth consecutive league win over Olympiacos.
Under-19 cricket: India wins Asia Cup final against PakistanIndia won by one wicket on 14 November, finishing 339/9 against Pakistan’s 337/9.
Greece Women beat Slovakia 98–70 for first win in second qualifying roundMariella Fasoula had 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Robyn Parks scored 23; Greece next faces the Netherlands on 17 November.
Rugby: England beats Japan 78–15 with 13 triesWill Joseph reached his fifth try in the Nations Championship match at Twickenham.
GBL: PAOK moves to 7–0 as Doxa Lefkadas and Iraklis win awayPAOK beat Karditsa 74–69; Doxa defeated AEK 77–73 and Iraklis overcame Promitheas 99–92.
WSL: Chelsea beat Manchester City 1–0 to take top spotSandy Baltimore scored at 45+4; Chelsea stood one point ahead of City at the end of the match.
Rugby: Wales beat New Zealand for the first time since 1953Wales won 35–28 in Cardiff in the Nations Championship, ending a run of 34 defeats against the All Blacks.
Aicher takes first World Cup slalom win in LeviThe German skier won in Finland in 1:52.62, ahead of Lara Colturi and Katharina Truppe.Culture
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European Film Awards: Fatherland leads with nominations in 11 categoriesThe new nominations were announced in Thessaloniki; the ceremony will take place in Athens on January 16, 2027.
Duran Duran: Roger Taylor steps down and retires from drummingThe decision was announced on 12 November. The band’s official statement links it to a worsening of the tinnitus publicly disclosed by the musician.
Eretria: restoration and conservation design for the Roman bathsThe design presented by the Ministry of Culture describes stabilisation, floor protection and limited reassembly. It aims to link the monument with neighbouring archaeological sites.
Twenty antiquities and two icons donated to the Greek state by Karpida-RazouThe donation was handed over at the National Archaeological Museum. The antiquities will join its permanent collections, while the two post-Byzantine icons will enter the collections of the Byzantine and Christian Museum.
67th TIFF Agora: Mignon receives two awards worth €13,000Sofia Georgovassili’s project won the Onassis Film Award and the EKKOMED Works in Progress award. Avanos and Koukitsa also received awards.
Coachella 2027: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA lead the lineupOrganizers have announced the lineup for the two April weekends. The new ticket sale starts on November 13 at 22:00 Greek time.
Maroneia theatre: archaeological council backs reuse studiesPlans cover rainwater protection, lighting and an increase to around 750 seats. The council’s opinion concerns the studies.
Zappeion, Agra and Ardittos: a joint plan for monuments and gardensGreece’s Ministry of Culture and the Olympia and Zappeion Endowment Committee have signed a three-year agreement dividing responsibility for studies and works.
Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison wins for The End of EverythingThe dystopian novel was chosen from a shortlist of six. Harrison received the £50,000 prize.
Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman, dies at 52The Chilean filmmaker’s A Fantastic Woman won the foreign-language film Oscar in 2018.Travel
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Lailias: upgraded facilities handed over, with dry slope for year-round trainingThe Tourism Ministry puts the approved budget at €9.983 million excluding VAT. Work covers equipment, energy efficiency and accessibility.
Tourism infrastructure: approvals revoked for Archanes–Asterousia and Pylos–Nestor projectsTwo acts posted on 3 November cite different grounds: failure to accept an approval, and inability to certify the full financial scope and eligibility.
Imeros marina: €155,000 call exclusively for studiesThe published act invites Maroneia–Sapes municipality to submit a proposal. Construction and future marina funding require separate decisions.
Nymfaio: a quiet two-day escape among stone houses and beech treesVillage walks, unhurried stops and room to adapt to the weather — an idea for winter 2026–2027.
Metsovo: a winter weekend of village walks and Epirote flavoursA Pindus base for traditional architecture and leisurely meals, without making the trip depend on skiing.
Dimitsana: stone lanes and a stop in the history of water powerAn Arcadian winter escape, with the official museum access notice built into the planning.
MICHELIN 2027: Thessaloniki and Santorini join the Guide — two stars for LycabettusThe selection announced on 20 October 2026 includes 62 restaurants across three Greek destinations.
DiscoverEU: applications close at 13:00 Greek time today, 15 OctoberThe deadline is noon in Brussels, or 13:00 in Greece. The call covers people born in 2008 and offers a travel pass, not full coverage of trip expenses.
Summer in Messinia: Kardamyli, Kalamata and the Pylos coastFrom Mani’s stone houses to Navarino Bay: a guide to choosing a base and exploring different sides of Messinia.
Naxos: beaches, Hora and villages in one summer tripAn island for combining beach days with inland routes, rather than spending the entire holiday in Hora.Auto-Moto
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ELSTAT: first registrations of cars, trucks and buses rose 22.4% in OctoberA total of 25,251 cars, trucks and buses entered circulation in Greece for the first time, including new vehicles and used imports. The motorcycle series above 50cc rose 10.8%.
Toyota–Waymo: autonomous bZ4X tests in Japan planned for 2027A new phase of the partnership was announced on 30 October. Expansion to Britain and other markets is planned for subsequent years.
Renault–Dumarey: agreement to acquire Alpine Racing SASConsultation and approvals remain pending. The agreement concerns the French company in Viry-Châtillon.
Auto Athina 2026: at Metropolitan Expo until 11 OctoberThe car exhibition occupies Halls 3 and 4. Opening hours, tickets and free airport shuttle information for visitors planning their trip.
BYD DOLPHIN SURF: five seats and an updated cabin for 2026BYD’s small electric car gains a five-seat option, while Comfort upgrades its screens and connected services.Pets
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Thermi: 212 animals in unsuitable premises, police say — 54-year-old arrestedThe police release lists 127 dogs, 73 cats and 12 goats. Identification details will be checked against the National Companion Animal Register.
World Animal Day: care cannot fit into a single dayOn 4 October we turn our attention to the animals beside us and those that need space in the wild. Responsible adoption, welfare and care are commitments throughout the year.Strategy and Defence
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KC-390: agreement signed for three aircraft, with an option for three moreThe Defence Ministry confirms the signing. The option does not amount to an order for six aircraft.
Thessaloniki’s 28 October parade: the new weapons systems on displayAir defence, counter-drone equipment and uncrewed platforms at the national parade. What was displayed and how that differs from full operational readiness of Achilles’ Shield.
Poland: PAC‑3 maintenance centre announced — what is plannedPoland has been selected to host support for Patriot interceptors. The official announcements concern establishing the facility, rather than the start of operations.
Hellenic Navy conducts SPIKE NLOS and ER acceptance firings in the northern Cretan SeaThe 23 October announcement concerns tests held on 21 October from a Machitis-class gunboat and a MARK-V craft.
EU gives final approval to simpler defence procurement and permittingOmnibus V was approved on 9 October; entry into force follows Official Journal publication.
ADRION puts underwater security and critical infrastructure on its agendaSix countries adopted a declaration on closer defence coordination in the Adriatic–Ionian region.
New nine-member board appointed at Greece’s Defence Innovation CentreStylianos Kavadias becomes chair and Konstantinos Ladas chief executive, for a five-year term.
Greece and Türkiye review confidence-building measures in ChaniaThe 9 October round is complete; Türkiye will host the next meeting.
Greece–Florida partnership: training and interoperability at its coreA letter of intent signed on 7 October establishes a framework for cooperation and shared expertise.
Skaramagas: training centre opens for uncrewed maritime systemsThe new joint-service school covers operation, maintenance, repairs and simulation. The Greek-designed Pyrpolitis is still in final autonomy testing.Space
All space storiesStarship: SpaceX announces a Mechazilla catchThe company says Mechazilla caught Starship after its final approach toward Starbase.
HELLAS–SPACE 2.0: €69 million tender for three optical satellitesThe Ministry of Digital Governance announced the programme’s first procurement procedure. Bids are due by December 23, according to the announcement.
MMX launches successfully toward Phobos, targeting sample return in 2031JAXA confirms spacecraft separation from the H3 rocket. Arrival at Mars and sample collection remain later stages of the mission.
Adrianos Golemis: Greece prepares for the Vast-PAM-1 mission to the ISSTraining and experiment planning were presented. The ministry targets July 2027; a planned mission is not the same as final launch approval.Beauty
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Makeup brushes: cleaning and correct dryingA small care routine for tools that touch your face every day.
Face cleansing: gentle care without scrubbingLukewarm water, fingertips and a mild cleanser instead of vigorous rubbing.
Skin care without excess: three basic stepsCleansing, moisturising and sun protection, with choices suited to your skin.
Hands in cold weather: a small routine after washingMoisturising, gentle products and protection during chores — while keeping up hand hygiene.
Chapped lips: simple care without scrubbing or overdoing itDermatologists’ advice for cold days, including when to stop using a product.
Dry skin: adjusting care as temperatures fallShort lukewarm showers and moisturising damp skin are among the AAD’s recommendations.
Home hair dye: preparation before opening the boxLabel instructions, skin testing and application time matter.
Mascara and eyeshadow: habits for safer eye makeupAvoid sharing eye products or applying makeup in a moving vehicle.
Gel manicures: caring for nails before and after colourClean tools, hand protection and removal without peeling the polish off.
Dry shampoo refreshes hair but does not replace washingA practical guide to small amounts, correct application and scalp cleansing.Food
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Pumpkin, carrot and ginger soup for the first cold daysFour servings, one pot and about 40 minutes — no cream required.
Lemony leek rice with dill: an easy meal for fourSweet leeks, rice and lemon in one pot, with small additions of water to control the texture.
Baked apples with a crisp oat and cinnamon toppingA crumble without pastry or a mixer: six small servings in about 50 minutes overall.Shipping
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Body and Wellness
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A short movement break: gentle seated neck turnsA simple mobility exercise with slow movement within your comfortable range.
Calf stretch at the wall: a gentle movement after walkingStable support, heel on the ground and a small forward lean, without bouncing.
Seated movement: a simple ankle exerciseGentle foot movement without equipment or rushing.
Walking: exercise that fits into everyday lifeA short walk can be the starting point for more movement, with time increased gradually.
Strength at home: control before heavier weightsStrength work starts with simple movements and resistance suited to our abilities.
Sleep: wellbeing starts with an evening routineSleep duration and quality deserve a place in the daily schedule.
Calm breathing: a small pause during stressA simple exercise without forcing the breath can fit into a daily routine.Lifestyle
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Refresh your wardrobe without shopping: five outfits from what you ownA practical autumn idea: see what is already there before deciding what is genuinely missing.
Second-hand shopping: establish who the seller is firstProfessional sales and purchases from private individuals have different protection frameworks.
Washing machines: read water use as well as the energy letterThe label combines consumption, duration and noise using the eco programme.
A more responsible getaway: what a hotel’s EU Ecolabel meansEnergy, water and waste are among the label’s criteria.
Repair rather than replace: understanding the EU frameworkThe directive covers specific products, not free repairs for every appliance.
Before buying clothes, read their fibre compositionA fibre label tells you more than an impressive collection name.
Shirt, trousers and a top: six everyday combinationsReady-to-wear ideas for everyday life and the office using simple pieces, without brands.
Skirts, dresses and blazers: six ideas from daytime to eveningDifferent silhouettes, comfortable shoes and small changes that give familiar pieces a new feel.
Autumn layering: six combinations with tops and outerwearLayers for cool mornings, compatible colours and pieces that are easy to remove.
Small balcony: an autumn corner for everyday coffeeLight, a few pots and comfortable seating can organise the space without filling it.
