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Europe News

Greece's major EU parties on what's in store on election day

Aspirant MEPs from the birthplace of democracy, Greece, are explaining why they think domestic challenges will force voters to the ballot box.

07/06/2024

Culture news

Is there any record of the legitimate sale of the Parthenon Marbles?

The British Museum has maintained that Ottoman authorities granted an imperial edict allowing the sculptures to be removed, but a Turkish official has cast doubt on the document’s existence.

06/06/2024

Greece

EU elections: Greek party leaders hold final campaigns

Leaders from Greece's main parties have been out campaigning in a final effort to woo voters ahead of upcoming European Parliament elections.

04/06/2024

Greece

As EU elections loom, Greek islanders want to see their vote count

Many on the Greek island of Milos say they don't care about upcoming European elections as they feel it will have little impact on their daily life. Yet, others want EU officials to do more.

04/06/2024

Greece

NGO cleans up contaminated Greek seas

The operation lasted ten days and targeted waters near Ithaca and Patras, where around 30 tonnes of nets and waste had collected.

28/05/2024

Greece

Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy

After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea.

24/05/2024

Europe News

Greek judge dismisses Adriana shipwreck case, claiming no jurisdiction

A judge has dismissed a case for conviction against nine Egyptian men over the worst migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean for over a decade, amid questions from human rights groups challenging the integrity of the trial.

21/05/2024

Greece

Greek moderate conservatives set to win in European elections

The local EPP affiliates of New Democracy are among the few ruling parties in the EU that are topping the polls in the European elections.

13/05/2024

Greece

Attica wildfire officials to face retrial

Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster.

09/05/2024

Climate

Greece doubles firefighter numbers as wildfire season starts early

"We’re facing the climate crisis head on," says Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection.

02/05/2024

Sport

Olympic flame sets sail

A lantern carrying the 2024 Olympic flame has set sail from Greece for France on a 19th century sailing ship.

27/04/2024

Greece

Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament

One MP reportedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to another before the brawl broke out.

24/04/2024

Climate Now

What are the health risks of working during a heatwave?

In partnership with Copernicus

From tourist guides to farmers, millions of employees have to work outdoors, even in a heatwave. What's happening inside our bodies, and what health dangers do we face?

22/04/2024

Greece

Protesting Greeks show their anger at unemployment and low wages

Thousands of people have demonstrated in Athens and Thessaloniki over rising unemployment and the cost of living.

17/04/2024

Travel News

Which European cities are most welcoming to queer people?

Following a travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece, these are the European countries that are most welcoming to queer people.

17/04/2024

Nature

Greece to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”.

16/04/2024

Greece

Greek prime minister announces candidates for EU elections

Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern.

16/04/2024

Greece

In pictures: Flame-lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics in Greece

The storied torch's 5,000-kilometre journey to this summer's games is about to begin.

16/04/2024

Nature

Signs to protect oceans from ‘corporate greed’ light up Athens

More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans.

15/04/2024

Euronews Witness

Mixed feelings in Greece over plans to build more wind farms

Is Greece on its way to becoming Europe's renewable power outlet? Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie investigates why the location of wind farms is so important and why everyone is not on board.

12/04/2024

Travel News

Rhodes gives ‘free’ trips to tourists forced to flee wildfires

The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate the popular island.

11/04/2024

Europe News

Greek voters worry about skyrocketing prices ahead of EU elections

Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest.

11/04/2024

Greece

Migrant arrivals in Greece double from last year

Despite years of efforts to 'push back' boats crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, capsizings and drownings have continued.

10/04/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. In Greece, renewable energy achievements are no hot air

Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes.

10/04/2024

Greece

Firefighters battled blaze on the southern Greek island of Crete

Following one of the warmest winters on record, Greece tackled its first blaze of the year, nearly a month before the onset of the traditional May fire season.

08/04/2024

Europe News

European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen

Europe is being targeted both from within and from outside, Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

07/04/2024