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Ioannis Karagiorgas

Europe News

EU rules fuel Cyprus culling clash as farmers threaten protests

Protests are looming in Cyprus as farmers oppose mass culling and demand alternative EU measures. The Veterinary Association says NO.

Europe News

Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

Earth News

Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

Sport

The friends who united Évreux in a Champions League night to remember

The region of Evre in Normandy celebrated its two "children" who grew up together and gave a unique performance in the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as rivals

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Travel News

Greeks prefer... Greece for their May Day holiday getaways

Based on Booking.com data, Greek travellers are choosing domestic destinations this weekend.

Europe News

Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored

New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards.

Culture news

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

Travel News

Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned

The ban means that you will not be able to hire umbrellas or sunbeds at some 251 beaches, many of which are marine NATURA 2000 sites.

Europe News

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.

Europe News

Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief

Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials.

Greece

Greek parliament endorses lifting MP immunity in farm subsidy scandal

Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case.

Earth News

Greece's new digital platform aims to protect marine flora and fauna

Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear.

Greece

Mitsotakis urges swift EU probe into MPs over Greek farm subsidy fraud

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked EU prosecutors to swiftly charge MPs over alleged €23m farm subsidy fraud, as resignations and pressure mount.

Health news

The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent

A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say.

Earth News

Greece clamps down on illegal smuggling of endangered sea urchins

Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.

Business

Which European countries' ships are most hit by the Hormuz crisis?

In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region.

Europe News

Three Greek MPs quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.

Travel News

The leaning Greek church that steals the glory from the Tower of Pisa

With a 17-degree inclination, the church causes dizziness to anyone who manages to visit it.

Travel News

Cyprus: War-related tourism concerns and climate change efforts

Cypriot authorities stress that the country is safe, wanting to prevent a possible decrease in tourist flows due to the war in the Middle East.

Earth News

A 'pink sea': Peach blossom stuns visitors in northern Greece

Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.

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