May
Why a train trip from Greece to Bulgaria is a foodie’s dream journey
From the cradle of souvlaki to the home of shopska salad, get a taste of the classic cuisine in these European cities.
Australian defence start-ups target Europe as it rearms
Military technology firms are profiting from geopolitical instability, with Canberra-based Penten among those hoping to win contracts in the European market.
Australia is becoming Asia’s Greece
The great entrepreneurial and innovation drive of the postwar period is dead and buried.
Corfu like a local: The island’s hidden gems
Family-owned tavernas, gelaterias and spiritual encounters reveal a different side to this Greek tourist hotspot.
April
Would you pay $900,000 to live in Valencia? This couple did
While Spain and Portugal are cancelling or tightening their golden visa schemes, expats and retirees are finding other ways to live out their lifestyle fantasies.
The mission: instant relaxation. Can this Greek island resort deliver?
At this peaceful retreat, just an hour by car and boat from Athens airport, stress is banished in double-quick time.
March
Why Athens is topping European wish lists in 2025
As a new hotel opens in the ancient city’s Bohemian heart, the Greek capital is back to being a tourist drawcard.
Forget tavernas – discover authentic Greek cuisine with the cool crowd
Duck away from Athens’ tourist strip to find an edgy wine bar and restaurant with a charmingly old soul.
Shielded JFK files hid spies, not conspiracies
Those who hoped the release of 64,000 pages by the US National Archives would shed more light on the assassination of John F. Kennedy might be disappointed.
This ‘masterpiece’ is 91pc likely to be a fake
It’s a mystery that’s kept the art world agog for decades – and now the whistleblower-in-chief has come back for another round.
February
Don’t like Trump’s $8m ‘gold card’ visa? Try Europe for $413,000
The president wants to charge almost $8 million for a visa. Yet for as little as $413,000, you can buy a flat in a Mediterranean country and get permanent residency too.
December 2024
The replicas that could end the Elgin Marbles row
The Greek and British governments are thought to be close to clinching a deal to return the treasures to Athens.
October 2024
Weeds infect Bill Papas’ failed football dreams
Since the discovery of the Australian businessman’s fraud, the Greek community of Xanthi has been forced to live in limbo, with its football club’s ownership frozen.
Where a Greek restaurant owner eats when he’s in Athens
Jonathan Barthelmess, the top chef behind Sydney’s The Apollo, reveals his favourite spots for dining and drinks in the Greek capital.
September 2024
Greece to ban new short-term lets in Athens for at least a year
Like many other European tourism destinations, Greece must balance a profitable short-stay industry with the needs of locals facing a housing shortage.
EY partner sued by ATO was Bill Papas’ former adviser
Despite Peter White’s many vigorous efforts, he can now be named. And we can tell you about his cameo in another recent white-collar saga.
The sublime Greek island a ferry ride away from the madding crowds
Sifnos aims to become one of the world’s top 10 hiking destinations after restoring its old footpaths to foster slow travel. It certainly delivers.
August 2024
Attack on oil tanker in Red Sea threatens ‘severe ecological disaster’
The EU gave the warning at the weekend after the Houthis posted a video of what they said was an explosion on the 274-metre-long ship set off by its fighters.
This Aussie quit his career to open a luxury resort in Greece
It’s no coincidence that it took Australians to tackle the challenge of opening Gundari in such a secluded island location.
Wildfire menaces Athens suburbs, forcing residents to flee
Hundreds have fled as flames as high as 25 metres spread in to the Greek capital’s suburbs, fuelled by gale-force winds.