Hunting for support on social media
POLITICS

A parallel war between political leaders is under way on social media ahead of next month’s European Parliament elections. The race for views and likes is a fierce one, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis using TikTok to increase his influence with younger users. 

Mitsotakis ‘shocked’ at ‘heinous attack’ on Slovakian PM
FOREIGN POLICY

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his shock at the “heinous attack” on his Slovakian counterpart, Robert Fico, who has been injured in a shooting and taken to hospital.



Police dismantle burglary ring in eastern Athens suburbs
NEWS

Police dismantled a criminal group operating in the eastern Attica districts of Lavrio, Keratea and Koropi, responsible for numerous burglaries.

Turkish crime boss arrested in Athens
NEWS

Greek authorities arrested a 69-year-old Turkish man, allegedly the leader of a major criminal organization in Turkey.

Notorious people smuggler operated in Greek territory
'SCORPION'

Barzan Majeed, a recently-arrested Iraqi migrant trafficking kingpin known as “Scorpion,” had been operating within Greek territory, Kathimerini understands.



ANALYSIS

Despite publicly expressing some of their differing approaches on bilateral as well as global issues, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan remained focused on the relatively robust process of dialogue.

Athenian tavernas: Serving up tradition
EATING OUT

When you hear the word “taverna,” what images spring to mind? Perhaps it’s a tight space, a basement, tables covered with parchment paper or checkered tablecloths. Wine barrels are at the rear, the walls are covered in vintage photos and notices regarding  the policies of the establishment, often informing customers that food and drink are […]

Red snapper soup with herbs and a pinch of cumin
COOKING

The late Epiphanios of Mylopotamos, a monk and a chef who publicized the gastronomy and viticulture of Mount Athos to the wider world, made a cracking red snapper soup, with lots of herbs, but also cumin, which is unusual for fish. The small amount of cumin doesn’t define the dish, but it does make it spicier.

A load of delicious tripe
EATING OUT

These five iconic eateries have resisted the passage of time and firmly established themselves in Athens and Thessaloniki’s culinary scenes.

14 historic confectioneries that are a reason to travel around Greece
FOOD

For all of us Gastronomos travelers, no mission is complete without a stop for something sweet at a local confectionery.