Now playing Next Greece Greek pilot has confessed to killing his British wife, say police A Greek pilot who initially claimed his wife had been killed by robbers during a dramatic home invasion has now confessed to her murder, say police. 18/06/2021
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Now playing Next World Greece commemorates 200th anniversary of its war of Independence Iconic landmarks in many countries across the world are being lit in white and blue to mark the occasion. The day’s also being seen as an opportunity to plan for Greece’s future. 25/03/2021
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Now playing Next Greece Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday. 08/03/2021
Now playing Next World Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts. 18/02/2021
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Now playing Next World Athens heads back into lockdown to curb resurgence in COVID-19 cases All non-essential shops and schools to close as the Greek capital and surrounding region heads back into lockdown. 10/02/2021
Now playing Next world news Grammy-nominated artist, Sophie, dies in accident in Athens UK music label Transgressive said the musician passed away after "``True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon." 31/01/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Empty streets in Athens as coronavirus lockdown begins in Greece A new three-week long lockdown began in Greece on Saturday, leaving the streets of Athens virtually deserted. 07/11/2020
Now playing Next World 70% of ICU beds in Athens region occupied by COVID-19 patients The rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases in Greece are putting medical professionals under intense pressure. In recent days, admissions have hit record numbers. Euronews's Fay Doulgkeri joins me now from Athens... 30/10/2020
Now playing Next Destinations Try out a self-drive tour of Athens to see the city's best sites It may be a less conventional approach to sightseeing, but one of the best ways to discover Athens is actually from behind a steering wheel. 16/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Greece's iconic monument, the Acropolis is bathed in new light Greece's famous archaeological site has been illuminated with a new lower-energy lighting system that reduces light pollution and highlights the three-dimensional nature of the monuments. 30/09/2020
Now playing Next Greece 'Devastating': Thousands of migrants face eviction in Greece Athens says the move was necessary to alleviate pressure on the more than 32,500 migrants living in squalid camps on the Greek islands. 01/06/2020
Now playing Next World Greek restaurateurs' empty chairs protest over social distancing plan Social distancing rules means restaurants and cafes won't have as many tables to serve. 07/05/2020