world news UN says climate change and Ukraine war driving up refugee numbers "I had a right to build a better future, it wasn't possible to do that in Somalia." Abdullahi Ahmed, now a councillor in Turin, spoke to delegates on UN World Refugee Day. 20/06/2022
world news Festival unites people from three Balkan countries sharing Lake Prespa For the first time in recent history the Meet Prespa festival took place, connecting people from all three sides of the lake. 19/06/2022
Greece Greek coast guards rescue 108 migrants at sea, four remain missing Meanwhile, authorities in North Macedonia conduct multiple arrests for human trafficking charges after discovering about 100 migrants in two unrelated cases. 19/06/2022
euronews WITNESS Queues return to Greek soup kitchens as inflation takes its toll First, the financial crisis played havoc with Greece. Then the pandemic showed up. And now: inflation. will Greeks manage to weather the storm again? 17/06/2022
See Watch: Athletes compete in parkour's most prestigious competition Billed as the most daring freerunning competition in the world, the Red Bull Art of Motion 2022 showcased gravity-defying stunts and tricks. But who was crowned the King and Queen of parkour? 17/06/2022
Greece Anti-fascist protesters rally during Golden Dawn appeal trial Dozens of members of the neo-Nazi party have appealed their lengthy prison sentences. 15/06/2022
Culture news Is Britain finally ready to share the Parthenon Marbles with Greece? Ahead of UNESCO talks over the ownership of the Parthenon Marbles between Greece and the UK, the British Museum president has suggested he would be open to sharing. 15/06/2022
Greece Greece renews calls for Iran to release two oil tankers and crew The vessels were seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Persian Gulf in May. 14/06/2022
world news Turkey and Greece in fresh clash over Aegean Sea islands Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Greece to demilitarise islands, tweeting in both English and Greek. 10/06/2022
Europe News Cyprus claims Turkey wants 'complete control' of separatist north Cyprus is set to lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey's dealings with Turkish Cypriots on the divided island. 07/06/2022
Travel News These are the countries where your money will go furthest in Europe British tourists have voted on which holiday spots offer the best value for money. 06/06/2022
Europe News Greece and Cyprus lift COVID measures for tourist season Wearing face masks is no longer compulsory in Greece and Cyprus ahead of the high tourist season. 01/06/2022
Green News Volunteer divers clear tons of dangerous 'ghost nets' from the Greek coastline Huge carpets of nets and equipment left behind from fish farms abandoned a decade ago are posing a threat to marine life off Ithaca. A consortium of divers from across Europe is fighting back. 01/06/2022
no comment No Comment videos of the week A Taiwan man invented a stroller for fish, tightrope walker Nathan Paulin broke a new world record at Mont-Saint-Michel, a giant work of street art representing Saint Javelin has emerged in Kyiv, and more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary. 28/05/2022
Conscious Travel I book trains for a living, here are my best flight-free travel tips Booking trains abroad can be confusing, leading many to take flights. But this comprehensive guide makes the exciting world of train travel just as easy. 28/05/2022
no comment Fire in Greece burns humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine Piles of charred clothing sit in a storage area after a fire destroyed 20 tonnes of clothes and blankets donated in Greece for war-hit Ukrainian refugees, an aid group said. 26/05/2022
See Why Britain should want to return the Parthenon Marbles As talks open up between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles, Evangelos Kyriakidis makes a moral argument instead of a legal one. 25/05/2022
Greece Greek coastguard intercepts hundreds of migrants arriving from Turkey Athens says it had blocked the largest single migrant crossing attempt this year. 23/05/2022
Greece Greek helicopter pilot given life sentence for murdering British wife The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary. 16/05/2022
Travel News 1p summer holidays are up for grabs in Greece, Spain and Cyprus One previous winner of the airline’s ‘bid for a break’ competition bagged herself an all-inclusive stay in Crete for 23 cents. 13/05/2022
Destinations Santorini: Tourism bounces back despite Europe's cost of living crisis The Greek tourism industry is getting ready for a busy summer season, but many small business owners are worried about the rising cost of living. 13/05/2022
Stays The top 7 hotels in Italy, Spain and Greece, according to Tripadvisor This year’s award winners feature family-friendly Greek resorts, and a boutique Italian B&B in a former 15th century convent. 13/05/2022
Travel News TUI tells passengers there'll be no food or drink available on flights Passengers prepare for uncomfortable flights as TUI warns that a shortage of catering is affecting food and drink supplies on its planes. 09/05/2022
Greece Greece unveils new state aid scheme to combat rising electricity bills Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed frustration that the European Union has not agreed on a joint response to the energy crisis. 05/05/2022
Greece Two men jailed for killing of prominent Greek LGBT+ activist Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups. 03/05/2022
world news EU countries 'caught between two extremes' over press freedom "Polarisation to the west, war and propaganda to the east" is how Reporters Without Borders sums up the press freedom situation in the EU. 03/05/2022
