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1. Sanctions force Jet Oil to suspend its operation

   Jet Oil’s parent company Cetracore was forced to proceed with the suspension of the Greek fuel enterprise’s operation, under the burden of new European sanctions against Russia. 

2. How healthy is ginger?

   Ginger adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies. It’s also a botanical remedy with a range of health benefits.

3. Troubled girl, 16, charged in school knife attack

   A 16-year-old pupil faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor after stabbing a 14-year-old at a Kypseli school in Athens, according to the juvenile prosecutor’s office.

4. Greens win again in Istanbul, Reds lose to Valencia

   Panathinaikos scored its second win in Turkey this season beating Fenerbahce, while Valencia also made it two out of two in Greece, defeating Olympiakos on Tuesday.

5. No more OPEKEPE

   The primary sector has many problems that need to be discussed and resolved with the consent of the producers.

6. Cartoon (16/12/2025)

7. ATHEX: Eurobank fall drags index lower, too

   Eurobank remained the protagonist of proceedings at the Greek bourse on Tuesday.

8. Athens Line 1 trains skipping Victoria station Tuesday night

   Trains on Athens metro Line 1, the Green Line, heading toward Kifissia will pass through Victoria station without stopping from 10 p.m. on Tuesday due to technical work on the Automated Fare Collection System, metro operator STASY has informed. 

9. Greece as an asset in the new US National Security Strategy

   As the US is changing its approach to the world, and altering many long-standing views and policies, including its defense posture with respect to Europe, Greece sees itself as a net contributor to the emerging security arrangement.

10. Court orders detention of traffic police officer in bribery probe

    A court has ordered the pretrial detention of one of three traffic police officers accused of taking bribes in exchange for dropping traffic fines or warning drivers of upcoming checks.