Insolvency of Germany’s FTI comes at critical time for Greek tourism
ECONOMY

The announcement that the German FTI Group, Europe’s third-largest tour operator, has filed for insolvency and will cancel or scale back trips that have not yet started comes at a critical time for Greek tourism as the main summer season begins.

The guardians of Syrna – before the marine park
ENVIRONMENT

Syrna is not an island you can just go to. It lies practically alone in the north Karpathian Sea, southeast of Astypalaia, with just five tiny islets to keep it company.



SYRIZA leader Kasselakis publishes wealth declaration during Thessaloniki speech
POLITICS

Main opposition SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis published his wealth declaration on Monday during a speech in Thessaloniki. 

Farm works may be responsible for water contamination in central Greece, sources say
NEWS

Authorities continue to investigate the source of contamination to the water supply network, that caused an outbreak of gastroenteritis in central Greece. 

PM pledges continuing support for Greek shipping industry
ECONOMY

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to continue his support for Greek shipowners “in every aspect of the shipping industry, from the green transition to the safety of ports and shipyards.”



ANALYSIS

It is so unbelievably frustrating to see fellow-citizens so breezily giving up their right to vote so they can have a day on the beach.

Spring vegetable fritters
COOKING

Capture the essence of spring in a fragrant fritter. Carrots, peas, fennel, mint and green onions mixed with flour and beer to create a delightful fried fritter, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Leg of lamb roasted with rosemary and wine 
COOKING

Christoforos Peskias prepares a French-inspired lamb recipe with rosemary and wine.

Athenian tavernas: Serving up tradition
EATING OUT

Where do you go when all you want is good food in an unpretentious setting? For us Greeks, the answer is the humble taverna. Here's our pick of the best haunts in Athens.

Red snapper soup with herbs and a pinch of cumin
COOKING

The late Epiphanios of Mylopotamos, a monk and a chef who publicized the gastronomy and viticulture of Mount Athos to the wider world, made a cracking red snapper soup, with lots of herbs, but also cumin, which is unusual for fish. The small amount of cumin doesn’t define the dish, but it does make it spicier.