Nicoleta Drougka

Culture news

Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says

Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.

3 October 2026

Europe News

Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for heat risks

Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.

23 August 2026

Cyprus

Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after drone strikes

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

3 March 2026

Albania

Clashes erupt during anti-government protest in Albania's capital

The demonstrations were led by opposition leader and former prime minister Sali Berisha, and drew thousands of people who gathered in front of Tirana's main government building.

25 January 2026

Culture news

Egypt unveils newly restored Colossi of Memnon towering statues

After decades of careful repair and restoration work, the massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon have been unveiled as part of Egypt's increasing attempts to showcase its vast archaeological wealth.

23 December 2025

Greece

Greece approves bill extending working hours despite protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

17 October 2025

Greece

Greece to deploy navy ships off Libya to curb irregular migration

Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.

23 June 2025

World

'What we have achieved in Europe is unique in history,' says Greek PM

Euronews asks Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, what's at stake in the upcoming European elections.

18 March 2024

Culture news

Metallica set for historic heavy metal performance in Saudi Arabia

The US heavy metal band is heading to Saudi Arabia in December to play for the first time at the Soundstorm Festival.

30 November 2023

Greece

Greek parliament approves 2019 budget, the first since exiting bailouts

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras referred to the first budget of a free Greece after parliament approved the 2019 budget, the first since exiting bailouts

19 December 2018