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About Kathimerini
Kathimerini is published by Nees Kathimerines Ekdoseis Single Member S.A. and is 100% owned by Themistoklis Alafouzos. The Alafouzos family, which also owns the SKAI channel and Panathinaikos FC, has held ownership since 1988, making it a privately held company with connections to broader business interests.
Kathimerini, founded in 1919, has historically been a conservative voice in Greek media, with a tradition of backing the Nea Demokratia party. Media Bias/Fact Check rates Kathimerini as right-center biased, noting its editorial stance aligns with a liberal, pro-business perspective, particularly in its opinion sections. While generally considered factual, MBFC points out a heavy reliance on quotes and occasional inconsistencies in sourcing practices, along with the use of loaded words that favor conservative causes. The broader Greek media environment is characterized by concentrated ownership, political influence, and low public trust, with Greece consistently ranking among the lowest in the EU for press freedom due to issues like surveillance scandals, SLAPP lawsuits, and an unsafe environment for journalists. In December 2025, a Kathimerini columnist received serious threats related to his journalistic work.
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Greeks See Foreign Interventions as Chance for Reform, Poll Finds
- A recent survey indicates a significant shift in Greek public opinion regarding foreign interventions. - While historically viewing foreign actions negatively, a majority now see recent interventionโฆ
Electric car sales rise in Greece, BYD leads market
- New electric car registrations in Greece increased by 12.8% in January-April 2026 compared to the previous year. - Electric vehicles now represent 6.1% of new passenger car registrations, up from 5.โฆ
Alexis Tsipras Launches New Political Movement in Thissio
- Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched his new political movement in Thissio. - The event drew prominent figures from SYRIZA, former New Left and PASOK members, and collaborators of Tsiโฆ
New property taxes loom for Greek homeowners
- Greece is proposing new property taxes through a draft Local Government Code, potentially tripling current burdens. - Two new property taxes, the Local Development Fee and the Regional Development Fโฆ
The first 'unknown' rendition of Vaso Alagianni's famous song
- The article discusses the lesser-known original recording of the song 'Where Does Love Go When It Leaves' by Vaso Alagianni. - It highlights Yuli Tsirou's 1988 recording, noting her underappreciatedโฆ
Turkey: 'Lockdowns' and dismissals on the road to the polls
- Turkey's ruling AKP party suffered significant losses in the March 2024 municipal elections, losing control of major cities to the opposition CHP. - This electoral defeat followed President Erdoฤan'โฆ
PASOK: Voridis and Marinakis should have apologized to Androulakis
- PASOK-KINAL criticized Greek government officials Voridis and Marinakis, accusing them of representing a "government of corruption scandals" and attempting to cover up a wiretapping case. - The partโฆ
Swiss dentist receives honorary Greek citizenship for humanitarian work
- Swiss dentist Julien Grivelet was awarded honorary Greek citizenship for his decades of volunteer work with leprosy patients in Greece. - Grivelet began his mission in 1972, inspired by a patient atโฆ
Pompeo Offers 'New Relationship' to Cuban People, Blames Leadership for Hardships
- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the Cuban people in a video message, blaming the island's difficulties on its communist leadership. - Pompeo cited issues like power outages, fuel, and foโฆ
War Cripples Qatar's Economy as Gas Exports Halted
- Qatar, once one of the world's wealthiest nations due to natural gas exports, faces severe economic disruption after its supply routes were blocked in February. - The blockade has halted gas productโฆ
Putin: Russia and China ready to back each other
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and China are ready to support each other on a wide range of issues, particularly in protecting their national sovereignty and unity. - Putin descโฆ
Barcelona Moves to Curb Over-tourism, Reclaim Spaces for Residents
- Barcelona is taking significant steps to combat overtourism, with a focus on reclaiming public spaces for residents. - The city's Commissioner for Sustainable Tourism Development, Josรฉ Antonio Donaiโฆ
Greece Seizes Thousands of Unapproved Dietary Supplements, Uncovers 1.9 Million Euro Tax Evasion
- Greek tax authorities (AADE) seized over 34,000 packages of dietary supplements being sold without prior notification to the National Organization for Medicines (EOF). - The undeclared products wereโฆ
Eurovision at Home: 35 Recipes for Street Food, Appetizers, and Cocktails
- Kathimerini presents a collection of 35 recipes for street food, appetizers, and cocktails to enhance the Eurovision viewing experience. - The article suggests easy-to-prepare, hand-held snacks likeโฆ
New Democracy MPs favor 2027 elections; internal party dynamics highlighted
- A dinner gathering of New Democracy (ND) MPs in northern Athens reportedly had a relaxed atmosphere, with discussions not focusing on opposition to the party leadership. - N. Dora Bakoyannis was a gโฆ
Trump: ISIS 'Number Two' Neutralized in Joint Operation
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu Bilal al-Minoqi, identified as the Islamic State's "number two" leader. - Trump stated that U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted the operatโฆ
Israel Minister Slams Barcelona Star Yamal Over Palestinian Flag Display
- Israel's Defense Minister slammed Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving a Palestinian flag during a championship celebration, calling it incitement to hatred. - The minister cited Hamas's October 7โฆ
Mythou Kept PAOK 'Alive' in the Battle for Second Place
- AEK Athens drew 1-1 with PAOK Thessaloniki in a Super League playoff match. - AEK took the lead in the 73rd minute through Luka Joviฤ, but Anestis Mythou equalized for PAOK in the 88th minute. - Theโฆ
A Generation Without Savings? There Is a Solution
- A significant portion of Europeans, and even more Greeks, are not saving for retirement, highlighting a growing concern for long-term financial security. - While awareness of the need for retirementโฆ
Eurovision: Why the Israel controversy could permanently change the contest
- The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) faces its biggest boycott in 70 years as several countries, including Spain and Ireland, withdraw from Eurovision over Israel's participation. - The EBU has impโฆ
Trump reportedly considering 'more seriously' resuming military operations
- US President Donald Trump is reportedly growing frustrated with Iran's handling of nuclear negotiations and the ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. - Sources suggest Trump is more seriouslyโฆ
Oinofyta: ATM Blown Up, Cassette with Thousands of Euros Stolen
- Unknown assailants detonated an ATM in Oinofyta, Boeotia, early Saturday morning, stealing a cash cassette estimated to contain tens of thousands of euros. - The explosion occurred around 4:00 AM atโฆ
Euroleague: Another Loss for Panathinaikos, Everything to Be Decided in Valencia
- Panathinaikos suffered an 86-89 defeat against Valencia in Game 4 of the Euroleague playoffs, allowing the Spanish team to tie the series at 2-2. - The Greek team showed improved defensive intensityโฆ
Climate crisis and energy: War 'feeds' malnutrition
- War, economic shocks, and extreme weather are the primary drivers of acute food insecurity globally, displacing populations. - In 2025, conflicts affected 147.4 million people in 19 countries, whileโฆ
1890: Creative cuisine and the aura of old urban Athens in the new downtown restaurant
- A new restaurant named '1890' has opened in Athens, located within a boutique hotel of the same name. - The restaurant occupies the ground floor of a historic Belle รpoque building, formerly a residโฆ
'The Wine-Dark Sea'. Victoria Hislop's new book released in the fall
- Victoria Hislop's new book, "The Wine-Dark Sea," is set to be released in the fall, focusing on the Greek diaspora and post-Civil War era. - The novel draws inspiration from the author's travels, hiโฆ
Car Plows into Crowd in Leipzig, Killing Two, Injuring Several
- A driver plowed a car into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany, killing two people and injuring several others. - The 33-year-old German suspect, who reportedly has psychological problems, was arrested at tโฆ
Eurovision 2026: Vicky Leandros to Make Guest Appearance in First Semi-Final
- Greek singer Vicky Leandros will be a guest star at the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. - Leandros will perform a new arrangement of her iconic 1967 Eurovision hit, "L'amour est bleu.โฆ
Global Study Links Problematic Social Media Use in Teens to Lower Well-being; Greece Shows Nuances
- A global study involving 330,000 adolescents across 43 countries links problematic social media use to lower well-being. - Teenagers engaging in excessive social media use report more psychological โฆ
AI Boom Drives Up Prices for Computers and Mobiles in Greece
- Global supply chain disruptions and the high demand for AI-driven data centers are causing significant price increases for electronic devices in Greece. - Prices for memory cards and SSDs have risenโฆ
Androulakis vs. Tsipras: The Battle for Second Place Has Just Begun
- PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has initiated a strong offensive against SYRIZA's Alexis Tsipras, signaling a battle for second place in the political landscape. - Androulakis aims to prevent Tsiprasโฆ
Heraklion Celebrations Marred by Violent Fan Attack Injuring Two
- Two young men were injured and hospitalized following a violent attack by a group of approximately 10 individuals in Heraklion, Crete. - The assault occurred on Saturday evening in a park near the 5โฆ
Onassis Schools Begin Entrance Exams for Prospective Students
- Students are taking skill tests today for admission to the Public Onassis Schools in Greece. - The exams assess skills in Greek language comprehension and mathematics for both junior high and high sโฆ
Greece's New EFKA Debt Plan Creates Triple Burden for Borrowers
- Greek debtors in the EFKA social security fund face a complex repayment scheme involving up to three monthly payments. - The new 72-installment plan requires debtors to also pay their regular 24-insโฆ
Greece Assured of Kerosene Supply Amidst Price Hikes and Consumer Resilience
- Greece is assured of sufficient kerosene supplies, but prices will increase, impacting ticket costs, according to Aegean Airlines president Eftychis Vassilakis. - The uncertainty has led to more lasโฆ
Greece Prepared for Escalating Energy Crisis, Minister Says
- Greece's National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis indicated potential for additional support measures if the energy crisis escalates. - He clarified that while no new package is cuโฆ
Athens Tram Faces Temporary Service Adjustments Due to Events and Works
- Traffic adjustments are in effect for the Athens Tram starting today due to technical work and a half marathon. - Specific lines and routes will be affected on Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, Apriโฆ
Greece Announces 500 Million Euro Support Package Funded by Budget Surplus
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new support package worth 500 million euros, funded by the budget surplus. - Measures include extending diesel subsidies, continued fertilizer suโฆ
Greek MP Denies Degree Rumors, Shares University Confirmation
- Greek MP Dimitris Markopoulos denies allegations of lacking a university degree. - He shared a confirmation from the Hellenic Open University stating he graduated in 2012. - Markopoulos vows to takeโฆ
Olympiacos 'conquers' Leoforos and remains AEK's 'hunter' in the title race
- Olympiacos defeated Panathinaikos 2-0 in a crucial Super League playoff match. - The victory keeps Olympiacos in second place, five points behind league leaders AEK. - Goals from Gelson Martins and โฆ
Octopus Stomach Lining, a Rare Delicacy
- A traditional Greek delicacy, "lolos" (octopus stomach lining), is being revived in Ermoupoli, Syros. - Once a popular taverna meze, the dish is now rarely prepared, with many discarding the ingrediโฆ
Spain to Urge EU to Suspend Association Agreement with Israel Over Rights Concerns
- Spain will formally request the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, citing violations of international law by the Israeli government. - Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez statโฆ
War again for fur
- The fur industry in Western Macedonia, Greece, is experiencing a resurgence after years of decline, driven by renewed interest from China and a global trend towards natural fur. - The industry facedโฆ
Weather: A Spring Sunday โ Where Rain is Expected After Midday
- Greece is expected to experience spring-like weather on Sunday, April 19th, with a chance of afternoon showers in some mainland areas. - The National Meteorological Service predicts variable cloudinโฆ
Trump: Iran Cannot Blackmail Us With the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran announced it is increasing control in the Strait of Hormuz, warning ships that the vital waterway is blocked. - President Trump stated that Iran cannot blackmail the U.S. by closing the strait,โฆ
Net Profits of โฌ152.1 Million for Ellaktor Group Due to Divestments
- Ellaktor Group reported net profits of โฌ152.1 million for 2025, significantly up from โฌ57.4 million in 2024, largely due to divestments. - The group's turnover reached โฌ89.2 million, with ongoing acโฆ
Strait of Hormuz sees tentative return of ship traffic amid ongoing tensions
- Reports indicate a gradual restoration of ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's announcement of opening the waterway. - Several vessels, including oil, gas, and chemical tankers, areโฆ
Iranian Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade
Iranian tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz, despite a US blockade. This passage occurred despite the presence of American forces aiming to restrict maritime traffic. Further details regardingโฆ
'We will win the World Cup!' Japan's Moriyasu becomes the world's best coach... beating Brazil and England, the dream is not impossible
- A football content platform has ranked the top 12 managers for the 2025-2026 season. - The list features prominent figures from European football, with notable performances and unexpected outcomes. โฆ
Imprisoned Greek Man Accused of Continuing Seed Subsidy Fraud from Jail
- Greek authorities are investigating a 71-year-old man imprisoned for agricultural subsidy fraud who allegedly continued his scheme from behind bars. - The suspect used a shell company to sell fake cโฆ
US-Iran Tensions Simmer as Hormuz Strait Opens Amidst Diplomatic Maneuvering
- Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping under specific routes and conditions during a temporary truce, which expires April 26. - US President Donald Trump acknowledged "good newsโฆ
Pope Leo Warns of 'Tyranny of the Majority' in Democracies
- Pope Leo warned of the danger of democracies sliding into a "tyranny of the majority." - He emphasized that democracies thrive only when founded on ethical values. - The Pope's remarks came after crโฆ
Trump highlights tax cut on tips with DoorDash driver photo-op
- President Trump staged a photo opportunity at the White House involving a DoorDash delivery driver. - The event promoted a tax cut on tips, which the driver stated benefited her financially. - The pโฆ
Xi and Sanchez Pledge Deeper Sino-Spanish Ties Amid Shifting World Order
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met in Beijing, pledging to deepen bilateral cooperation and safeguard global peace and development. - Xi described the internatโฆ
