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1. Greek Shipping Forum to be held on February 5

   The 16th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum will take place on Thursday at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, 89-93 Syngrou, Athens.

2. Central Bank sees Cypriot growth at 3%

   The Central Bank of Cyprus projects gross domestic product growth to average 3% annually in the period from 2026 to 2028.

3. Injury-time penalty denies AEK victory against Olympiakos

   A controversial penalty decision deep into stoppage time spared Olympiakos defeat at AEK on Sunday, with the derby at Nea Filadelfia finishing 1-1.

4. The Greek economic miracle: Powered by technology, not fuel

   The global conversation on climate change has stalled in apathy. One reason is how the issue is framed: as a “crisis” requiring sacrifice.

5. A Tsipras party? Not before May

   Alexis Tsipras' fans, who have been wondering when he will finally make the move and create a new political party, will likely have to wait for warmer weather.

6. On rights and abortion

   It’s been roughly seven years. 

7. Closing the door on backroom dealings

   Reruns rarely get a decent viewing. The same is the case with business people’s plans to build on Milos’ famed Sarakiniko beach.

8. The Serpieri Mansion: Restoring a lost landmark

   In 2026, several significant historic buildings along Athens’ Panepistimiou Street will undergo restoration. The Koupas Estate, between Voukourestiou and Kriezotou streets, is currently wrapped in scaffolding; the Schliemann-Melas Mansion, which also houses the Ideal cinema, is awaiting the green light; and the Serpieri Mansion has likewise entered the restoration process.

9. Thessaloniki winter 2026: What’s happening now

   Events, exhibitions and new openings for a richer Thessaloniki experience.

10. Storm hits Larissa, flooding reported

    Severe weather has affected Larissa, central Greece, since early Sunday morning, bringing heavy rainfall, very strong winds, and causing streams to overflow.