http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:21:23 +0200 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:21:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/greece-eases-entryexit-system-ees-border-checks-for-british-travellers http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/greece-eases-entryexit-system-ees-border-checks-for-british-travellers Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:21:12 +0200 With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/16/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/16/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:06:52 +0200 Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/more-than-300-migrants-rescued-in-last-48-hours-off-crete-greek-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/more-than-300-migrants-rescued-in-last-48-hours-off-crete-greek-officials-say Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:18:28 +0200 Crete has become the main gateway for asylum seekers arriving mainly from Tobruk in eastern Libya, a perilous crossing. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/emily-in-paros-the-season-six-filming-locations-in-greece-the-netflix-show-might-choose http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/emily-in-paros-the-season-six-filming-locations-in-greece-the-netflix-show-might-choose Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:39:09 +0200 Here are our predictions for where the glamorous escapades of Emily will unfold next. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/as-greece-battles-illegal-fishing-new-digital-platform-aims-to-step-up-protection-of-marin http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/as-greece-battles-illegal-fishing-new-digital-platform-aims-to-step-up-protection-of-marin Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:03:33 +0200 Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/centauros-greeces-anti-drone-system-that-changes-war-of-drones-at-low-cost http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/centauros-greeces-anti-drone-system-that-changes-war-of-drones-at-low-cost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:15:55 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/mitsotakis-urges-swift-eu-probe-into-mps-over-greek-farm-subsidy-fraud http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/mitsotakis-urges-swift-eu-probe-into-mps-over-greek-farm-subsidy-fraud Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:07:56 +0200 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked EU prosecutors to swiftly charge MPs over alleged €23m farm subsidy fraud, as resignations and pressure mount. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/05/why-do-catholics-and-orthodox-celebrate-easter-on-different-dates http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/05/why-do-catholics-and-orthodox-celebrate-easter-on-different-dates Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:07 +0200 To understand why Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easters on different dates you have to go back more than 400 years, to ten days that didn't exist... http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/greece-clamps-down-on-black-market-fishing-as-endangered-sea-urchins-pushed-towards-extinc http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/greece-clamps-down-on-black-market-fishing-as-endangered-sea-urchins-pushed-towards-extinc Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:38:02 +0200 Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/which-european-countries-ships-are-most-hit-by-the-hormuz-crisis http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/03/which-european-countries-ships-are-most-hit-by-the-hormuz-crisis Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:05:48 +0200 In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/three-members-of-greek-government-quit-over-eu-farm-subsidy-scandal-state-tv-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/three-members-of-greek-government-quit-over-eu-farm-subsidy-scandal-state-tv-says Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:42:39 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/eu-prosecutors-seek-to-lift-immunity-of-11-greek-mps-in-farm-subsidy-scam http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/eu-prosecutors-seek-to-lift-immunity-of-11-greek-mps-in-farm-subsidy-scam Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:19:47 +0200 European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/28/iconic-greek-singer-marinella-dies-aged-87 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/28/iconic-greek-singer-marinella-dies-aged-87 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:56:08 +0100 The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/22-migrants-die-off-the-coast-of-crete-after-six-days-at-sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/22-migrants-die-off-the-coast-of-crete-after-six-days-at-sea Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:07:27 +0100 Survivors say the bodies of those who had died during the difficult journey were thrown into the sea on the orders of one of the smugglers aboard the ship. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:35 +0100 A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/the-leaning-greek-church-that-steals-the-glory-from-the-tower-of-pisa-is-located-in-thessa http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/the-leaning-greek-church-that-steals-the-glory-from-the-tower-of-pisa-is-located-in-thessa Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:33:12 +0100 With a 17-degree inclination, the church causes dizziness to anyone who manages to visit it. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/tourists-test-balance-inside-tilted-church-in-greeces-ropoto http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/tourists-test-balance-inside-tilted-church-in-greeces-ropoto Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:32 +0100 Visitors flock to a tilted church in Greece’s Ropoto village, drawn by its unusual angle and unique experience. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/stunning-and-heavenly-vast-fields-of-pink-peach-blossom-draw-visitors-to-northern-greece http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/stunning-and-heavenly-vast-fields-of-pink-peach-blossom-draw-visitors-to-northern-greece Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:11:14 +0100 Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/tempi-train-tragedy-trial-adjourned-until-april-amid-chaos-in-courtroom-slammed-as-too-sma http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/tempi-train-tragedy-trial-adjourned-until-april-amid-chaos-in-courtroom-slammed-as-too-sma Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:05:21 +0100 Hundreds of people turned up for the trial into the 2023 train collision that left 57 dead, leading to complaints from lawyers that the venue was "insultingly" unsuitable. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/my-cat-is-my-family-greece-launches-animal-airlift-to-evacuate-pets-from-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/my-cat-is-my-family-greece-launches-animal-airlift-to-evacuate-pets-from-middle-east Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:08:06 +0100 Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/greece-launches-digital-age-verification-system-to-curb-tobacco-and-alcohol-sales-to-minor http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/greece-launches-digital-age-verification-system-to-curb-tobacco-and-alcohol-sales-to-minor Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:29:54 +0100 Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/documenting-dance-juliette-binoche-steps-out-of-comfort-zone-for-directorial-debut http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/documenting-dance-juliette-binoche-steps-out-of-comfort-zone-for-directorial-debut Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:17:34 +0100 The French Oscar-winning actress has chosen to make her directorial debut a documentary about the process of learning how to dance and perform alongside the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/seagrass-is-a-secret-weapon-against-climate-change-can-eco-moorings-protect-it-from-boat-a http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/seagrass-is-a-secret-weapon-against-climate-change-can-eco-moorings-protect-it-from-boat-a Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:50:19 +0100 Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/earthquake-prone-greece-long-shunned-nuclear-power-could-that-be-about-to-change http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/earthquake-prone-greece-long-shunned-nuclear-power-could-that-be-about-to-change Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:02:11 +0100 The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/trilateral-meeting-in-paphos-any-attack-on-cyprus-is-an-attack-on-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/trilateral-meeting-in-paphos-any-attack-on-cyprus-is-an-attack-on-europe Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:40:59 +0100 French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/07/greece-unveils-wwii-photo-archive-documenting-nazi-executions-of-prisoners-in-athens http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/07/greece-unveils-wwii-photo-archive-documenting-nazi-executions-of-prisoners-in-athens Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:21:07 +0100 The Greek Culture Ministry purchased the archive after a private collector attempted to sell the material online. Athens has now announced plans to digitise the photographs and study them as part of the historical record of the Nazi occupation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/400-million-in-eu-funding-approved-to-help-greece-achieve-net-zero-emissions http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/400-million-in-eu-funding-approved-to-help-greece-achieve-net-zero-emissions Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:05:24 +0100 The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/spain-italy-and-netherlands-join-european-naval-deployment-to-cyprus http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/spain-italy-and-netherlands-join-european-naval-deployment-to-cyprus Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:01:19 +0100 Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/greece-france-and-germany-send-forces-to-cyprus-after-iran-made-drone-strikes http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/greece-france-and-germany-send-forces-to-cyprus-after-iran-made-drone-strikes Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:22:25 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/three-years-on-from-a-fatal-train-collision-is-greeces-railway-system-safer http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/three-years-on-from-a-fatal-train-collision-is-greeces-railway-system-safer Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:57 +0100 Euronews spoke with officials, Greek railway workers and passengers about what has changed in terms of safety and trust since the deadly Tempi accident. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/greece-ranked-the-worlds-top-destination-for-dock-and-dine-tourism http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/greece-ranked-the-worlds-top-destination-for-dock-and-dine-tourism Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:19:24 +0100 A study by BoatBooker revealed that Greece is the number one country for gastronomic destinations accessible exclusively by sea. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/24/record-arrivals-and-tourism-revenues-for-greece-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/24/record-arrivals-and-tourism-revenues-for-greece-in-2025 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:52:58 +0100 According to Bank of Greece data, the upward trend in the tourism sector continued for the third consecutive year. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/worlds-largest-aircraft-carrier-uss-gerald-ford-reaches-crete http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/worlds-largest-aircraft-carrier-uss-gerald-ford-reaches-crete Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:51:17 +0100 Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/24/flour-war-paints-greek-town-galaxidi-in-colour-for-clean-monday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/24/flour-war-paints-greek-town-galaxidi-in-colour-for-clean-monday Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:26:58 +0100 Greece marks Clean Monday with Galaxidi’s flour war, as crowds throw dyed flour to close the carnival season. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/why-skopelos-and-andros-are-on-the-must-visit-list-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/why-skopelos-and-andros-are-on-the-must-visit-list-for-2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:06:22 +0100 The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/greece-seeks-to-obtain-nazi-execution-photos-listed-for-sale-on-ebay http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/greece-seeks-to-obtain-nazi-execution-photos-listed-for-sale-on-ebay Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:19:36 +0100 A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/16/milos-greek-island-threatened-by-overdevelopment-and-a-lack-of-protection http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/16/milos-greek-island-threatened-by-overdevelopment-and-a-lack-of-protection Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:41 +0100 Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/15/kalamata-the-mural-with-maria-callas-that-was-declared-the-best-in-the-world http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/15/kalamata-the-mural-with-maria-callas-that-was-declared-the-best-in-the-world Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:56:08 +0100 The Greek city of Kalamata is increasingly drawing attention to itself because of a giant mural of Maria Callas recognised as 'best in the world'. For the artist, the soprano's dress symbolises the blossoming, abundance and blessed land of the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/12/greece-bets-on-lng-corridor-to-power-europes-post-russia-energy-future http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/12/greece-bets-on-lng-corridor-to-power-europes-post-russia-energy-future Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:56:38 +0100 Once overlooked, the region around Alexandroupolis is now at the centre of plans to secure gas supplies and reshape the EU’s energy map. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/greek-language-day-in-uzbekistan-highlights-a-3000-year-linguistic-legacy http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/11/greek-language-day-in-uzbekistan-highlights-a-3000-year-linguistic-legacy Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:02:58 +0100 The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/09/the-cradle-of-civilisation-europe-leads-inaugural-celebrations-for-world-greek-language-da http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/09/the-cradle-of-civilisation-europe-leads-inaugural-celebrations-for-world-greek-language-da Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:41:12 +0100 Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/why-milano-cortina-olympics-matter-in-world-drifting-toward-conflict http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/why-milano-cortina-olympics-matter-in-world-drifting-toward-conflict Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:27:01 +0100 As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/greece-and-france-charge-suspects-in-separate-china-linked-espionage-cases http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/greece-and-france-charge-suspects-in-separate-china-linked-espionage-cases Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:35:10 +0100 Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/greek-coast-guard-vessel-and-speedboat-carrying-migrants-collide-killing-15-people http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/greek-coast-guard-vessel-and-speedboat-carrying-migrants-collide-killing-15-people Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:55:43 +0100 At least 15 people died when a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios, with searches for those missing ongoing. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/01/connecting-cultures-journey-to-ancient-greece-exhibition-makes-second-stop-on-tour-of-chin http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/01/connecting-cultures-journey-to-ancient-greece-exhibition-makes-second-stop-on-tour-of-chin Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:24:25 +0100 Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the prehistoric period and classical antiquity, up to the years of Alexander the Great. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/why-this-tiny-greek-island-is-appearing-on-must-visit-destination-lists-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/why-this-tiny-greek-island-is-appearing-on-must-visit-destination-lists-for-2026 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:50:34 +0100 Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/can-this-venomous-fish-become-a-greek-delicacy-environmental-ngos-hope-so http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/can-this-venomous-fish-become-a-greek-delicacy-environmental-ngos-hope-so Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:02:51 +0100 'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/greece-is-borrowing-more-easily-and-attracting-investment-but-risks-remain http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/greece-is-borrowing-more-easily-and-attracting-investment-but-risks-remain Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:40 +0100 The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/at-least-four-people-dead-in-massive-fire-at-greek-biscuit-factory-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/at-least-four-people-dead-in-massive-fire-at-greek-biscuit-factory-officials-say Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:40:25 +0100 According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/europe-today-greek-pm-joins-as-emergency-eu-summit-on-greenland-and-trump-resumes-today http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/europe-today-greek-pm-joins-as-emergency-eu-summit-on-greenland-and-trump-resumes-today Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:17 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.