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Panathinaikos wins Greek Cup with triumph over Olympiakos
Panathinaikos triumphed in Saturday’s showpiece of the Final Eight in Iraklio against archrival Olympiakos 79-68. -
Allergic to journalism
What is worse? A government spokesman intimidating a journalist who asked the “wrong” question or a leader of the main opposition and former prime minister filing lawsuits against journalists who spoke about the “wrong” issue? -
Koufonisi: A tiny island aglow in hotel stars
On Ano Koufonisi, the smallest inhabited island in the Cyclades, 22 new hotels have been licensed or are moving toward licensing in the past two years, with five existing units set to expand, intensifying development pressure on the 5.7-square-kilometer island. -
The social regression of the opposition
The blackmailing slogan “Mitsotakis or chaos” uttered by government officials may sound somewhat outrageous for the smooth functioning of democracy, but the opposition parties have also done everything they can to validate it. -
Wolf attacks hikers in Athens suburb; no injuries
A group of hikers were attacked by a wolf Saturday but no one was injured, the municipality of Aharnes has posted on Facebook. -
The bell men of Lesvos: Inside the wild carnival of Mesotopos
The carnival custom of the Koudounatoi, rooted in Dionysian worship, loudly heralds the arrival of spring. -
Dendias questions New Democracy’s direction
A rare public disagreement, albeit mild, emerged within ruling New Democracy on Friday after Defense Minister Nikos Dendias openly questioned the party’s direction and falling poll numbers, drawing a swift response from the government spokesman. -
Five dead, 20 missing, as migrant vessel capsizes off Crete
At least five people have died and around 20 are reported missing after a migrant vessel capsized off the southern coast of Crete early Saturday.