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Greece

Centauros: Greece's anti-drone system that changes 'war of drones'

The anti-drone system, named after a mythical creature symbolising untamed forces of nature, uses electronic warfare technology to detect and neutralise UAVs without munitions.

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.

Space

Greece may soon have its first ever astronaut

Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA's astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in a future space mission

USA

US to fill energy void in Europe left by Russia, Secretary Wright says

Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub.

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World News

Cyprus talks end without resolution, leaders to meet in September

The five-party Cyprus negotiations concluded on Friday without resolving key disputes, but talks will continue under the guidance of the UN.

Europe News

Rival leaders of divided Cyprus seek progress on future

Republic of Cyprus' Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou told Euronews the aim was a "comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem".

Tech News

Extremism and video games: How extremist groups are grooming children

The identification and reporting of a chat on a gaming platform between two minors preparing an armed attack on a school likely resulted in innocent lives being saved. According to experts, reporting extremist content by users themselves is key to tackling the problem.

Culture news

Lessons from the past: Study links Homer's school with the Odysseum

Great discovery identifies the Hellenistic monumental complex that exists in Exogi, in the north of the island, with the Odysseum

Greece

Ten defendants found guilty over deadly fire near Athens in 2018

Another court previously convicted six of the 21 defendants over the Mati blaze that killed more than 100 people.

Albania

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe.

Cyprus

UN-backed Cyprus peace talks resume with little hope for breakthrough

The Geneva talks aim for reunification, though expectations are low.

Greece

Athens Democracy Forum tackles global trust in institutions decline

At the Athens Democracy Forum, experts discussed solutions to declining trust in democracy, amidst global concerns over violence and political instability.

Greece

Overtourism in Athens - what's the solution?

With tourism booming year-round, Athens' local resources and residents are feeling the strain.

World

EU has 'never seen such unity', Croatian PM Plenković tells Euronews

Euronews speaks to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković about joining the euro and Schengen zones, soaring prices, sanctions against Russia and lessons learned from war.

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.

Greece

Greeks haunted by Mati fire tragedy, two years on

The fire, which started on the Penteli mountain, spread very quickly to the seaside towns of Mati and Kokkino Limanaki, east of Athens, killing 102 people.

World

Greece paying families €2000 per newborn

The Greek government has began paying families €2000 per newborn baby, in order to stem the country's declining birth rate.

Greece

Doctor and independent Moses Elisaf is Greece's first Jewish mayor

Doctor, academic and independent politician Moses Elisaf is the newly-elected Mayor of Ioannina in north-west Greece and the country's first Jewish mayor

Greece

Greek general elections awaited after Syriza trounced in Euro elections

Greek general elections could take place by the end of June after the main opposition New Democracy party trounced ruling Syriza in European elections

World

Migrants increasingly risk lives arriving in Greece by river or sea

Migrants put their lives on the line trying to get from Turkey to Greece, crossing by boat to the Greek city of Alexandropouli, Greece, or crossing the Evros river on the border to make it to Europe. Euronews correspondents Fay Doulgkeri and Bryan Carter report.

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