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1. Organ transplants hit new peak

   Greece recorded a new national record in organ transplants in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of improvement in donation and transplant activity as the country seeks to close the gap with European Union averages.

2. Woman’s body found floating in Syros port

   The body of a woman was found floating in the port of Ermoupoli on the island of Syros on Sunday.

3. A diplomat in an undiplomatic tangle

   He got elected as a young and independent politician, aiming to remove the stigma of corruption that often haunts small states, like Cyprus and anchor it unequivocally and without financial ulterior motives in the Western Alliance.

4. Quad Piano Trio | Athens | January 25

   As part of its annual appearance at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou), the Quad Piano Trio presents a vibrant program combining original compositions with fresh interpretations of jazz classics.

5. Greece issues orange weather warning as storms, strong winds forecast

   Greece’s meteorological service has issued an orange warning for severe weather on Monday, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms across much of the country.

6. Mitsotakis urges European unity, stresses cooperation with US

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis focused Sunday on international developments, stating Europe must remain united while maintaining cooperation with the United States.

7. Big Brother for every debtor

   Bank of Greece has launched a register of all debts over €2,000 that individuals have.

8. LONE | Athens | February 2 – 10

   “LONE,” a multimedia performance merging electronic music, interactive visuals and movement, goes live at Newman Cinema (117 Sevastoupoleos).

9. Workers and pensioners see earnings grow

   About 4 million employees and pensioners can expect to see their earnings increased next week.

10. Coast Guard arrests smuggler on Chios after migrants’ boat chase

    A human smuggler was arrested Saturday night on the Greek island of Chios after attempting to flee while transporting 36 migrants by speedboat.