Green News Greece unveils national plan to tackle worsening water scarcity The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity 24/07/2025
Cyprus Cyprus heatwave alert: Temperature set to rise to 41°C The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards. 22/07/2025
Green News Greek PM announces two national marine parks in Ionian and Aegean Seas Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications 21/07/2025
Greece Hundreds of migrants reach Greek island of Crete amid rising smuggling Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa. 21/07/2025
Travel News Greece introduces new €20 cruise tax for Mykonos and Santorini Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands. 21/07/2025
Green News Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity. 16/07/2025
Health news Greece wants to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it. 04/07/2025
Travel News Corfu aims to attract wealthy tourists to avoid over-tourism The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets". 01/07/2025
Health news Greek authorities on alert after man dies of rare tick-borne illness A 72-year-old man in Greece died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a viral illness that spreads through tick bites. 30/06/2025
Health news Greece introduces new tobacco rules to minimise risks to children The Greek bill comes as other member states put pressure on the European Union to raise tobacco taxes. 30/06/2025
Europe News More than 100 Greek firefighters battle major wildfire on Chios island Evacuations are underway on the Aegean island of Chios as wildfires continue to spread through the area for a second day. 23/06/2025
Health news Summer swimming: Most of Europe's waters safe to bathe in, report says Some 95 per cent of coastal waters in Greece and Cyprus are safe for swimming, a new report has found. 20/06/2025
Health news Greek authorities step up information campaign to combat drownings Almost 400 people drown in Greece's seas and swimming pools every year, with the absence of a lifeguard cited as one of the main causes. 16/06/2025
Europe News Stefanos Kasselakis announces new party in Greece after leaving Syriza The leader of Greece's main SYRIZA opposition party has stepped down and launched a new party, without even giving it a name. 09/11/2024
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
Space Adrianos Golemis first Greek to succeed in ESA tests for astronauts Golemis has passed the European Space Agency test to become an astronaut, making him the first Greek to do so. 22/03/2024
Greece Greek farmers struggle to rebuild after devastating wildfires Farmers in Greece who have lost their crops after the catastrophic wildfires say rebuilding their lives will take many years 07/09/2023