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Three Greek MPs quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.

03/04/2026

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Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete

Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating an eerie, almost Martian atmosphere.

02/04/2026

Greece

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

01/04/2026

Art

Artist Jeff Koons on life, Paleolithic Venuses and stainless steel

The celebrated American artist has been in the Greek capital Athens to present his exhibition 'Jeff Koons: Aphrodite of Lespugue' at the Museum of Cycladic Art.

29/03/2026

Culture news

Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87

The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024.

28/03/2026

Greece

22 migrants die en route to Greece from Libya after six days at sea

Survivors say the bodies of those who had died during the difficult journey were thrown into the sea on the orders of one of the smugglers aboard the ship.

28/03/2026

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Tourists test balance inside tilted church in Greece’s Ropoto

Visitors flock to a tilted church in Greece’s Ropoto village, drawn by its unusual angle and unique experience.

25/03/2026

Earth News

A 'pink sea': Peach blossom stuns visitors in northern Greece

Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.

25/03/2026

Europe

Greece train tragedy trial adjourned amid courtroom chaos

Hundreds of people turned up for the trial into the 2023 train collision that left 57 dead, leading to complaints from lawyers that the venue was "insultingly" unsuitable.

23/03/2026

Earth News

Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

19/03/2026

Art

My passion project: Yórgos Lánthimos exhibits his private photography

The acclaimed film director presents for the first time in Greece a large exhibition of 182 photographs he has taken over the last five years.

19/03/2026

Earth News

Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

13/03/2026

Climate

Why earthquake-prone Greece is finally considering nuclear power

The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

13/03/2026

Culture Series

My life in pictures: Sir Don McCullin on 70 years of war photography

Renowned war photographer Sir Don McCullin has been talking to Euronews Culture in Athens about his remarkable life behind the lens at the exhibition based on his book "Life, Death and Everything in Between."

11/03/2026

Culture news

WWII photo archive reveals Nazi execution of 200 prisoners in Athens

The Greek Culture Ministry purchased the archive after a private collector attempted to sell the material online. Athens has now announced plans to digitise the photographs and study them as part of the historical record of the Nazi occupation.

07/03/2026

Smart Regions

Driverless trains and ancient treasures: inside Thessaloniki's ultra-modern metro

In partnership with the European Commission

After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank support.

02/03/2026

Travel News

Greece ranked the world’s top destination for ‘dock and dine’ tourism

A study by BoatBooker revealed that Greece is the number one country for gastronomic destinations accessible exclusively by sea.

25/02/2026

Greece

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

24/02/2026

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Flour war paints Greek town Galaxidi in colour for clean Monday

Greece marks Clean Monday with Galaxidi’s flour war, as crowds throw dyed flour to close the carnival season.

24/02/2026

Greece

Greece seeks to obtain Nazi execution photos listed for sale on eBay

A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend.

17/02/2026

Travel News

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

16/02/2026

Art

Giant Greek Maria Callas mural wins world's best street art prize

The Greek city of Kalamata is increasingly drawing attention to itself because of a giant mural of Maria Callas recognised as 'best in the world'. For the artist, the soprano's dress symbolises the blossoming, abundance and blessed land of the region.

15/02/2026

Culture news

Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day

Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society.

09/02/2026

Greece

Euroviews. Why the upcoming Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict

As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

06/02/2026

Art

From Monet to Warhol: the art show that's become a must-see in Athens

The exhibition includes 83 works, part of a large Swiss private collection. It is a journey through the history of painting from 1870 to 2000, through 12 artistic movements.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Requiem for the End of Love spreads 90s nostalgia across Athens

The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation.

04/02/2026