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Trump considers dismissing US ambassador to Greece amid controversies

Trump and Rubio will reportedly discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's employment this week after she was embroiled in a series of controversies concerning ethics and procedural violations in her post as US Ambassador to Greece.

13 October 2026

Europe News

Sunbed argument in Greece leaves 82-year-old dead after beach fight

A dispute over a sunbed on an Attica beach turned deadly when an 82-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest during a fight and later died in hospital.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Two pilots killed in jet crash during Greek air force annual show

The twin seat aircraft crashed at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, during an air show, on Sunday.

5 September 2026

Europe News

Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence'

Nicosia's final decisions will be based on the findings of the European Investment Bank, which will also determine the final cost of the Greece–Cyprus power interconnection project, Michalis Damianos said.

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Europe News

Residents in Greece survey damage left by fires near Athens

According to an initial investigation by the fire service, the blaze started on Friday with a spark on power cables managed by a private company in Agios Vasileios.

Europe News

Firefighters in Greece hope to contain blaze on Athens outskirts

The greater Athens area and the neighbouring island of Evia remained under near maximum fire risk on Tuesday according to the civil protection ministry.

Europe News

Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece

Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.

Europe News

More than 100 firefighters battle wildfire near Athens

The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday on the slopes of Mount Poikilo, in the Aspropyrgos area, west of Athens.

Europe News

Three firefighters die as strong winds fuel Greek wildfires

Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno,

Culture news

Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

Europe News

Greek Patriot defence system intercepts Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The defence system is part of the “Integrated Air Missile Defense Concept” initiative, aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's air defences.

Europe News

Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests

Protesters chanted slogans and carried slogans reading "Albania is not for sale" as they protested PM Edi Rama on his 62nd birthday for protests opposing a holiday resort project linked to the Trump family in a protected area in a southwestern part of the country.

Europe Today

Four trapped after Athens apartment block collapses, fire brigade says

Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to help with the search and rescue operation and footage shown on local media showed workers walking in the rubble looking for signs of life.

Earth News

Greek fishers will be paid to catch invasive pufferfish

EU money will be used to support fishers whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.

Europe News

Cyprus elections: DISY wins first place, far-right secures third

Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL. Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.

Europe News

Gaza-bound aid flotilla says Israel intercepted fleet off Cyprus

The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to "serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan."

Europe News

Gunman arrested in manhunt after multiple shootings in central Athens

Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports.

Israel

More than 160 people injured in Iranian strikes in southern Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the city of Arad, where 84 people were injured, according to first responders.

Greece

Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over Greece hotel heist

Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia.

Greece

Greek farmers block motorway as fallout from subsidies fraud continues

The blockade comes after dozens of people were arrested last week in a spiralling farm fraud case that revealed millions of euros were paid in illegal subsidies by the organisation in charge of distributing EU farm funds.

1 December 2025

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