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Mass protests and strikes rock Greece on anniversary of train disaster

A 24-hour general strike has halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public services, while massive rallies are being held nationwide.

28/02/2025

Europe News

Human error, ageing systems identified as reasons behind Tempi crash

Investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash cites human error and outdated infrastructure as primary reasons behind the tragedy.

28/02/2025

Greece

Greek lawmakers elect Constantine Tassoulas as president

Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

12/02/2025

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Santorini targeted by fake volcano eruption videos

Some of the videos have been AI-generated, while others have been miscaptioned.

12/02/2025

Travel News

Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday?

A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Students block Athens traffic over delays to Tempi rail crash probe

The crash happened just before midnight on 28 February, 2023, when a freight train and a passenger train crashed head-on on the line linking Athens with Thessaloniki, killing 57 people.

08/02/2025

Europe News

Greek PM visits Santorini as high seismic activity continues

Undersea earthquakes this week have prompted the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents and workers.

07/02/2025

Europe News

Mayor of Santorini says recent earthquakes part of 'seismic swarm"

Residents have been warned to avoid indoor gatherings, check escape routes, stay away from cliffs and to drain swimming pools to reduce potential structural damage to buildings in the event of a large earthquake.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Hundreds of tourists flee Santorini after powerful earthquake

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity.

03/02/2025

Green News

Oldest evidence of lead pollution found in ancient Greece

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say.

31/01/2025

Greece

Greece demands France explain sale of missiles to Turkey

France and Greece have been bound by a defence agreement since 2021 — and according to Greece, the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey does not respect their partnership.

30/01/2025

Travel News

Greek hotels may fill their pools with seawater this summer

As tourism puts pressure on freshwater resources, Greece is considering other options to keep hotel pools filled.

17/01/2025

Europe News

EU migration chief stresses importance of deportations on Greece visit

Greece, a major entry point for migrants into the EU, has advocated for stricter immigration controls.

17/01/2025

Greece

Greek government picks conservative ex-culture minister for president

While the Greek presidency is a largely ceremonial role, opposition parties say the nomination of a political conservative represents a missed opportunity to build consensus.

15/01/2025

Travel News

How Greece is trying to put the brakes on Airbnbs with new legislation

Hotel owners have complained that holiday rentals now outnumber hotel rooms.

13/01/2025

Europe News

European Court rules Greece illegally deported Turkish migrant

Greece claims its border policies comply with international law, but the ruling raises concerns about how European nations handle migrants.

07/01/2025

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Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the cross on Epiphany

A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ceremony marking Epiphany near the port of Piraeus outside Athens on Monday.

06/01/2025

Greece

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88

Simitis' funeral will be carried out with the honours of a serving Prime Minister. Among the most important successes of his eight-year term were Greece joining the eurozone, as well as his effort in pushing for Cyprus' accession to the European Union.

05/01/2025

Tech News

Greece announces plans to curb young people's internet addiction

The Greek government outlined a strategy to protect minors from internet addiction this week, including a new app called "Kids Wallet".

02/01/2025

Travel News

Athens limits short-term rentals in bid to alleviate housing shortage

Short-term rentals in Greece surged in 2024, with the number of available beds in the rental units overtaking the number of beds at the country's hotels.

01/01/2025

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Athenians and tourists gather in Athens to release Christmas wishes on paper lanterns

On Christmas Eve, hundreds of Greeks gathered outside Athens City Hall to release paper lanterns and make wishes. The annual event in Kotzia Square, overseen by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, celebrated the city’s spirit. The Municipality of Athens organized the gathering.

25/12/2024

Europe News

Miniature therapy horses bring joy to Athens’ vulnerable communities

A team of miniature therapy horses in Greece spreads happiness and offers support to children, the elderly, and those in care homes, despite ongoing financial challenges.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Greece rescues 23 migrants as arrivals surge

Athens says migrant arrivals have increased by about a third since autumn 2023, and that their journeys have become longer and more dangerous.

17/12/2024

Greece

At least five dead in migrant shipwreck off southern Crete

Five people have been found dead and dozens are still missing as authorities carry out rescue operations.

14/12/2024

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Storm Bora kills two and causes flash flooding on Greek islands

Two people died as Storm Bora swept across the Greek islands over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding to several areas.

02/12/2024

Europe News

Two people dead in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings

Greece's civil protection service says they have issued an emergency alert, warning of torrential rains and strong winds in the northeast, the centre, and the region around Athens.

01/12/2024