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1. TJ Shorts takes Panathinaikos to the Euroleague playoffs

   Panathinaikos breezed past Monaco in the Euroleague playoffs and its 87-79 victory on Tuesday has taken it to the playoffs.

2. Irresponsible populism

   The public discussion these days is focused on political favors and the cronyism practices of some MPs. However, when populism comes from local government officials, it can be even more damaging.

3. Cartoon (21/04/2026)

4. Greece and France extend their defense cooperation

   Greece’s close alliance with France is evolving steadily with steps that offer benefits to both.

5. ATHEX: Traders keep their eyes on Middle East

   Investors at the Greek stock market kept their cards as close to their collective chest as possible on Tuesday.

6. Police identify phone scammer who grabbed €50,000 in cash

   A man who talked a woman in central Greece into leaving €50,000 in cash outside her door and then took off with the money has been identified and charged, authorities said Tuesday.

7. More than 2 kilometers of cables used for illegal power hookups

   Ten people have been arrested during a police raid on a Roma camp west of Athens Tuesday in which power company officials removed more than two kilometers of cables used for illegal electricity connections, authorities said.

8. Ex-partner of missing woman found dead in Crete, search continues

   The former partner of a 43-year-old woman reported missing in Crete Sunday was found dead on Tuesday with a gunshot wound, authorities said, adding that early evidence has not ruled out the possibility of suicide.

9. Macron, Mitsotakis in a discussion on the future of Europe

   At a time that is both crucial and fluid in geopolitical terms, French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet on Friday, April 24, at 19:30 at the archaeological site of the Roman Agora in Athens to discuss challenges currently facing Europe and the way ahead. 

10. Smuggler arrested with 11 migrants squashed into his car

    A man caught driving a car with 11 passengers squeezed into it near Greece’s northeastern land border with Turkey has been arrested and charged with migrant-smuggling, authorities said Tuesday.