Lazarakia: The little buns that welcome Holy Week

Lazarakia: The little buns that welcome Holy Week

On Lazarus Saturday, a centuries-old Greek Easter tradition brings the story of St. Lazarus of Bethany to life through sweet, spiced bread shaped with care and meaning. Picture the scene: a Greek kitchen on a bright spring morning. The air is warm with the scent of cinnamon and cloves. Dough rests under a tea towel, …

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Dispute grows over Kea luxury resort expansion

Dispute grows over Kea luxury resort expansion

[InTime News] More than 100 residents of Kea island are urging the municipal authority to take a clear position on a proposed 70% expansion of the One & Only resort, a project that has drawn growing opposition.  In a letter sent this week, signatories say the municipality has opposed large-scale new tourism investments but has …

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Three new ministers sworn in

Three new ministers sworn in

[Intime News] Three new members of the Greek cabinet were sworn in on Saturday at the Presidential Mansion, replacing ministers who resigned on Friday, after their name appeared in a new case file concerning a widening farm subsidies scandal. Margaritis Schinas, a former European Commission vice president, replaced Kostas Tsiaras as rural development minister; Evangelos …

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Details emerge from EPPO files on OPEKEPE subsidy fraud

Details emerge from EPPO files on OPEKEPE subsidy fraud

Details have emerged from files compiled by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office concerning the alleged fraudulent distribution of EU agricultural subsidies through OPEKEPE. On Friday, EPPO forwarded the material to Parliament requesting the lifting of parliamentary immunity for 11 ruling New Democracy lawmakers. The case files are based on conversations recorded by the police Internal …

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A generation on guard: Greece reckons with youth violence

A generation on guard: Greece reckons with youth violence

[Nikos Kokkalias] “When we go out, we stay alert,” a student said, capturing the quiet vigilance shaping teenage life, as youths and experts gathered at an event organized by Kathimerini on Thursday at the 3rd High School of Kifissia. The discussion focused on youth delinquency, seeking to understand its causes and identify effective responses. Specialists …

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Inflation has picked up in Cyprus

Inflation has picked up in Cyprus

Inflation in Cyprus rose by 1.2% in March compared with the same month in 2025, picking up pace after slower increases earlier in the year. The rise has been tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has affected overall price levels. And according to the Statistical Service, the Consumer Price Index increased …

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Athens among airports most affected by Iran war

Athens among airports most affected by Iran war

Just over a month since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, Athens International Airport is among the region’s airports to have suffered a significant setback due to the closing of airspace in the conflict zone. In general, the impact on the European network has been significant. Traffic to and from the Middle East …

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Police investigate after man fires gun in air outside stadium

Police investigate after man fires gun in air outside stadium

Police in the western Athens district of Peristeri are investigating after a man fired a gun into the air outside a local stadium on Friday night. The incident occurred at the Chrysoupoli municipal stadium and reportedly took place in the presence of minors, some of whom attempted to record the shooting on their mobile phones. …

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State earns €1 bln from gambling in 2025

State earns €1 bln from gambling in 2025

If there is anyone definitely winning amid the rise in gambling activity, it is the state. The revenue that flows into its coffers every year from royalties and taxes on player winnings has been hovering at around €1 billion in recent years. Last year was the first that this threshold was exceeded, reaching €1.04 billion, …

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