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Greece

Out of bailout spotlight, Greeks feeling recovery pains at election

For the first time in more than a decade, Greeks will go to the polls Sunday to elect a leader no longer confined to steering the country’s economy from a back seat.

Greece

Two held in alleged plot to attack Jewish restaurant in Athens

Police in the Greek capital also believe possible attacks on other Jewish targets that could have resulted in multiple civilian casualties were also planned.

Culture news

Vatican returns Parthenon fragments to Greece

The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago.

Greece

New rail safety measures promised following deadly Greece train crash

Giorgos Gerapetritis has promised a complete technological upgrade to the country's rail system following February's deadly train crash which killed 57 people

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Green News

Good news for Greece as renewables fully power country for first time

Solar, wind and hydro made up almost 50% of the nation’s power mix in the eight months to August this year.

World News

Turkey's President Erdogan begins three-day Balkan tour in Sarajevo

President Erodgan started his visit in Sarajevo, aiming to strengthen regional ties amid political unrest in the area.

Destinations

Which European cities are cheapest for an autumn break?

This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the Post Office's annual report.

Greece

Athens has not offered enough support over Evia wildfire, say locals

It's a year since the devastating blaze.

Art

Welcome to Europe’s largest open-air digital art exhibition

A giant planet, robot and artificial moon: this is Europe’s largest open-air digital art exhibition

World News

Greek school welcomes Ukrainian children who fled war

"The Greek children offered gifts to their new classmates, paintings and all their love," said Athina Pirgaki, a teacher at the school in Athens.

Art

Can the weather be weaponised? Where climate data and art meet

Via site-specific commissions, sound and video installations, sculptures, films and 3D-printed objects, Weather Engines explores themes, locations and historical contexts.

Greece

Hit by high costs, Greek farmers stage tractor protest

Farming associations say they have been left behind by the government's financial support package.

Climate

Watch as Istanbul and Athens are covered with a blanket of snow

Istanbul and Athens are usually great destinations for some milder weather at this time of year. But climate change has put a stop to that and blanketed the cities in snow.

Destinations

Night owl? These are the 6 cities that never sleep

Whether you want to eat at midnight or dance until dawn, these are the best cities for club and bar hopping.

Greece

Greek prime minister apologises after heavy snowfall strands hundreds

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has blamed a toll road operating company after drivers were forced to abandon cars due to the snow in Athens.

Greece

Powerful explosion injures 3, damages offices buildings in Athens

The blast occurred early on Wednesday morning and caused a fire in the building.

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Severe weather front hits Greece and Turkey

Heavy snow blankets Turkey and Greece

World News

'Exceptional conditions': Heavy snowfall hits Greece and Turkey

Greece's parliament was closed on Monday, while a number of schools in the country also reverted to online classes.

Green News

Air pollution in Europe: These are the worst-hit cities to live in

According to a study by the company Airly, fine particle pollution is particularly high in the cities of the Balkans and Central Europe.

Greece

Athens cautious as Greece prepares for another Christmas with COVID

Locals in Athens tell Euronews they are staying away from large crowds during the Christmas period.