World 06/11/2018 This is Europe’s ‘most innovative city’ Athens has been named as Europe’s ‘most innovative city’ by the European Capital of Innovation contest and has been awarded a cash prize of €1 million.
World 02/11/2018 Direct flights resume between FYR Macedonia and Greece A passenger route between the capitals of FYR Macedonia and Greece has resumed 12 years after it was halted due to Greek objections over the name of its Balkan neighbour.
no comment 29/10/2018 Greek students clash with police in central Athens A protest by Greek students over education reform suddenly turned violent on Monday ( October 29) when youths clashed with police in central Athens outside the parliament building.
world news 20/08/2018 Greece heading for 'sustainable recovery,' says EU Greece gets a confidence boost from Brussels as it exits third and final bailout
brussels bureau 24/07/2018 Greece wildfires: EU will help for 'as long as it takes' Planes, firefighters and medics are promised to Athens through EU protection system.
Greece 23/07/2018 Residents flee as wildfires rage west of Athens Residents flee as wildfires rage west of Athens
Cult 31/05/2018 Greek National Opera presents 'Nabucco' One of Verdi's most popular operas will open on Friday at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
Greece 30/05/2018 Greek workers strike over austerity Since 2009 the country has implemented large cuts in pensions and tax increases in return for international loans worth 260 billion euros
world news 18/03/2018 Migrants stranded in Greece march against racism Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Athens and chanted "open the borders" after sixteen migrants drowned at the weekend in the Aegean Sea, 5 of whom were children
France 28/02/2018 Watch: Timelapse of Athens shows a city in change Timelapse footage shows the changing skyline of the Greek capital.
economy 08/02/2018 EU economy commissioner talks Greek bailout, Germany, and Portuguese austerity Pierre Moscovici has sat down with Euronews to give his views on some of the biggest European topics of recent weeks: The Greek bailout exit, Germany's new leadership and Portuguese austerity reversals.
Greece 08/02/2018 Greece: Government to fast-track plans to legalise medical cannabis production Proposals for the legal framework for domestic growers are due to be voted on later this month.
Greece 04/02/2018 Greeks rally over Macedonia name dispute Up to 1.5 million people have rallied in Athens to oppose the proposed change to the name of the 'Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia' to 'Macedonia'
Greece 15/01/2018 Protests and clashes in Athens as parliament passes more reforms Thousands demonstrated as Greek lawmakers passed more measures demanded by international lenders, aimed at securing bailout funds.
Greece 07/12/2017 Police and demonstrators clash in Athens overnight Police and demonstrators have clashed in Athens overnight after commemorations for a teenager shot dead by police 9 years ago.
Greece 18/11/2017 Woman struck by lit flare during Greek protest (warning: graphic content) Exclusive Euronews footage shows the moment a woman was hit by a lit flare during clashes between protesters and police in Athens. Viewer discretion advised.
Greece 15/11/2017 Flash floods in Greece kill at least 15 More bodies have been recovered following flash floods near Athens. Greece’s health ministry has now confirmed at least 15 dead. Footage on
Greece 03/11/2017 The long goodbye: Greece closes refugee centres The Greek government has decided to shut some refugee camps to move people to houses in Athens and other better facilities
Greece 02/11/2017 Refugees go on hunger strike in Athens 14 refugees have gone on hunger strike in Athens, demanding that authorities respect the legal limit of six months for family reunification.
Greece 21/09/2017 'The Stones Speak' project brings Athens' historical gems to life The project is giving performances of the classical works of Homer, Sophocles, Plato and more at archaeological sites across the Greek capital.
