Minors used as hooligan ‘strike force’
NEWS

The younger Olympiakos fans who took part in the incidents in the Renti district of Athens last December that led to the death of a police officer outside a stadium during a volleyball match have been described by the police as the “strike force.”

What is the value of Olympic victory?
IN DEPTH

Relay runners are now carrying the Olympic Torch to Paris. With the 2024 Olympics fast approaching, debate is again heating up about how much countries spend on national Olympic teams.

Olympics flame sets sail for France in final relay leg



Credit expansion of 8% in Q1
BANKING

Bank of Greece data for the first quarter of the year confirm the recovery of financing to businesses that will support credit expansion in 2024, as the net flow of financing moved into positive territory, in the order of of 333 million euros.

Authorities investigate potential data breach at Interior Ministry branch following break-in
NEWS

Authorities in Athens are investigating a potential data breach following a break-in at the Interior Ministry’s election directorate.

SYRIZA calls for investigation into Tempe crash site cover-up allegations
POLITICS

Leftist opposition SYRIZA will request the establishment of a preliminary investigative committee to examine the decision made by authorities to fill the site of last year’s railway disaster in Tempe, central Greece, with gravel and concrete.



ANALYSIS

The statements on Friday by Archbishop Ieronymos and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during a joint visit to facilities of the Archdiocese of Athens in Dilesi, demonstrated in the most emphatic way that the rift in relations between the Church and the government over the legislation on same-sex marriage has been largely bridged. 

10 exceptional monovarietal Greek olive oils
FOOD

These 10 producers have extracted their most precious oil from a single olive variety, capturing intense flavors that reflect their passion and the essence of the Greek landscape.

Where to eat the best pizza in Athens
FOOD

On the occasion of three great new pizzerias that recently opened in Athens, we sample different flavors and styles of what is arguably the most famous fast food.

The hostess with the mostest who took NYC by storm
FOOD

Successful Greek-American events organizer Floris Costalas shares the secrets of what makes a social gathering a memorable experience

The old soup restaurants of Athens and Thessaloniki
FOOD

These five iconic eateries have resisted the passage of time and firmly established themselves on Athens and Thessaloniki’s culinary scenes. They specialize in dishes associated with warmth and comfort, from the nutritious – yet challenging for some – tripe soup and soothing chicken soup to the delicate yet hearty goat stew.