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Wish you were there? Tourists in Greek holiday test can't leave hotel

The tourists are staying on the Greek island of Rhodes for a week but will not be allowed to leave their hotel.

13/04/2021

Smart Regions

Unearthing the little-known ancient theatres of Greece's Epirus region

In partnership with the European Commission

Greece's Epirus region hosts 5 of the country's most important ancient theatres. Some famous, but others little-known. Could this EU project unearth these architectural treasures and put them centre stage once again?

12/04/2021

Greece

Greek crime reporter shot dead outside home in Athens

Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead, shot multiple times, beside his car in the Greek capital.

09/04/2021

Greece

Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

31/03/2021

Greece

Brussels allocates €276M to Greece for migrant camps on its islands

About 40,000 people currently live in overcrowded facilities on Greek islands.

29/03/2021

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Greek flag hoisted as nation celebrates 200 years of independence

Greek flag hoisted at Acropolis as nation celebrates revolution bicentennial

25/03/2021

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

World

Greece sends in private sector doctors to help overwhelmed hospitals

Greece has begun easing restrictions despite the National Health Service coming under increasing strain from high numbers of daily new COVID-19 infections. The government has commandeered the services of private sector doctors to assist in public hospitals.

23/03/2021

People

Mayor promises a greener future for the ancient city of Athens

The Mayor of Athens, Greece, Kostas Bakoyannis, speaks of a vibrant modern metropolis embracing new public works, renovations of cultural attractions and a greener future for the city.

19/03/2021

Travel News

Greece working on vaccine passport deals with 10 nations, including UK

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to quarantine upon arrival.

16/03/2021

Greece

COVID-19: Greece to open borders to foreign tourists by mid-May

Greece and Cyprus have both unveiled their summer tourism plans as vaccination accelerates.

10/03/2021

Greece

Greece: 3 police officers wounded in protest against police violence

5,000 protesters marched in Athens after footage of a police officer beating a man with a baton became viral.

10/03/2021

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

World

Kastellorizo: The Greek island that's fully vaccinated and COVID-free

The locals are being careful, but they live in a more relaxed way. Anyone arriving on the island must take a rapid test.

08/03/2021

Destinations

This Greek island has become Europe's first COVID-free destination

All 520 residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and they are happy to welcome tourists to their little piece of paradise

05/03/2021

Greece

Greece shaken by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

The earthquake was felt in neighbouring countries North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro.

03/03/2021

Greece

Greece: 5,000 students gather outside courthouse over campus security

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23/02/2021

Travel News

Greece issues COVID vaccine certificates to those who had both doses

The scheme is designed to open up travel again and 55,000 certificates have already been issued to Greeks

23/02/2021

Greece

Former director of Greece’s National Theatre charged with rape

Dimitris Lignadis, a well-known stage actor and director in Greece, turned himself in to police on Saturday afternoon.

20/02/2021

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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Drone footage captures the rare sight of snow in Athens

The snowstorm, described by authorities as the most severe in 20 years, blanketed the city and its ancient monuments Tuesday and left parts of the capital without power and water.

17/02/2021

Destinations

The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

17/02/2021

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Ancient monuments covered by rare heavy snow in central Athens

While snow is common in Greece's north and its mountains during the winter, it is rare on the islands and in the centre of the capital.

16/02/2021

Greece

Greek students protest 'university police' plans over freedom fears

Supporters of the reform, due to be approved by lawmakers on Thursday, argue that Greek universities have long been plagued by violence and those against it are afraid it will hinder freedom of expression.

11/02/2021

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

Greece

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused of breaking COVID-19 rules again

A viral video showed the Prime Minister attending a lunch with around thirty guests on the island of Ikaria over the weekend. A government spokesperson has described the allegations as "inaccurate".

08/02/2021