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In pictures: Award-winning photographer Yannis Bahrakis

The Reuters photojournalist covered some of the most dangerous events around the world. He died at 58 after a long battle with cancer.

04/03/2019

World

Is Airbnb 'pricing out' residents in an Athens suburb?

Long-term residents of a central Athens neighbourhood say they are being priced out by Airbnb. Koukaki has become one of the website's most popular tourist destinations, but it's claimed the result has been skyrocketing rents and evictions for some tenants.

19/02/2019

Greece

Greek parliament ratifies NATO accord with Republic of North Macedonia

Greece's parliament on Friday ratified a NATO accord with the Republic of North Macedonia, paving the way for Skopje's entry to the US-led military alliance.

08/02/2019

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Air pollution: the tiny nanoparticles causing big health problems

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Denis Loctier looks at a new EU funded research project developing new tools to measure toxic particles emitted by cars.

04/02/2019

Greece

Which country is perceived to be the EU's most corrupt?

Greece was the European Union member state that saw the biggest decrease in annual rankings measuring perceptions of corruption across the world.

29/01/2019

Greece

Greek cabinet approves 11% rise in monthly minimum wage to 650 euros

The Greek cabinet has approved an 11% increase in the minimum wage to 650 euros a month from February 1, with 600,000 workers expected to benefit

28/01/2019

Greece

Watch: Why is the FYR Macedonia name change deal so significant?

Greek lawmakers voted by 153 to 146 to ratify an agreement that will see the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia. Euronews' Apostolos Staikos explains why this is so significant.

25/01/2019

Greece

Greek parliament ratifies FYR Macedonia name change deal

The Greek parliament on Friday ratified an accord that changes the name of its neighbour from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to the Republic of North Macedonia.

25/01/2019

Greece

Greek police fire tear gas at protesters of FYR Macedonia name change

Police in Athens fired tear gas at crowds of protesters who had gathered outside parliament on Thursday to express anger over the proposed name change of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia.

24/01/2019

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Tens of thousands of Greeks protest FYROM name deal

Tens of thousands of Greeks rallied in Athens on Sunday to protest ahead of next week's parliamentary vote to ratify a name deal with FYR Macedonia

21/01/2019

Greece

Protests in Athens over Macedonia name agreement

Thousands of protesters gathered in Athens over a name deal with neighbouring Macedonia

20/01/2019

Greece

Violent protests in Athens over Macedonia name deal

Many Greeks have taken part in violent demonstrations, claiming "Macedonia is Greek."

20/01/2019

Greece

Euroviews. The EU must now honour its commitments to North Macedonia | View

Now that it looks certain the Greek parliament will ratify its neighbour's name change, the EU must help to transform the western Balkans by honouring its accession commitments to North Macedonia.

17/01/2019

Greece

Greece exhumes decades-old ship graveyard amid environmental fears

Dozens of abandoned ships have laid dormant near Greece's major port of Piraeus for decades. Now Greek authorities want to drag the rusting giants back up from the depths.

16/01/2019

Greece

Over 3,000 Greek primary school teachers clash with police

Over 3,000 primary school teachers clashed with police in the second week of protests over hiring reforms.

14/01/2019

Greece

Why is Greece holding a confidence vote? | Euronews Answers

As Greece prepares for a confidence vote on Wednesday, here's what you need to know.

14/01/2019

Greece

Greece's Tsipras calls confidence vote after coalition partner quits

Panos Kammenos's Independent Greeks party objects to a deal reached with neighbouring FYR Macedonia over a long-standing name dispute.

13/01/2019

Greece

Merkel seeks to close Macedonian naming deal

German Chancellor on second day of visit to Athens

11/01/2019

Greece

Watch: Athens awakes to winter wonderland

The capital of Greece woke up on Tuesday to rare snowfall.

08/01/2019

World

Snowfall turns Athens into winter wonderland

It's a winter wonderland in a rather unexpected location today — Athens has been hit by a snowstorm and much of northern Greece is struggling to deal with snow and subzero temperatures.

08/01/2019

World

Family of Greek fire victim launches lawsuit against state

The family of a Greek man who died in last year's fires in Mati are launching a lawsuit. The as yet unnamed victim died in the village of Neos Voutzas in Eastern Attica. The law firm involved says that other suits are on the way.

03/01/2019

Greece

Three migrants granted Greek citizenship for saving lives in wildfire

The three men rescued people who had jumped into the sea to escape the deadly July 23 blaze.

03/01/2019

Greece

Bomb goes off outside Athens church

Seat of country's Catholic Archbishop targeted in attack by unknown assailants.

27/12/2018

Greece

Moria migrant camp: Thousands of people remain living in dire conditions in Greece

Thousands of refugees are living under poor living conditions and whilst some have found a place in the refugee camp, others live in fields, next to the center, exposed to intense cold and rain.

27/12/2018

Greece

Greek fires: months after Mati disaster residents demand answers

Euronews goes back to the popular holiday resort of Mati in Greece nearly 5 months after wildfires left scores dead and injured.

26/12/2018

Greece

2018 review: struggles continue for migrants and locals in Lesbos

2018 review: struggles continue for migrants and locals in Lesbos

26/12/2018