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Green News

Greenpeace calls on Greece to end gas exploration

Greece's exploration for natural gas in the Aegean has led to concerns from Greenpeace that marine wildlife, such as dolphins and whales, will be under threat.

27/10/2023

Economy

Europe's central bank halts rate hikes for first time in over a year

The European Central Bank left its rates unchanged on Thursday, marking a pause in its restrictive monetary policy after 10 increases since July 2022.

26/10/2023

Destinations

Mykonos: I explored an alternative side of this Greek ‘party island’

Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an experience of the real, wild side of the island.

21/10/2023

Greece

New video shows Greek Coast Guard's migrants pushbacks in the Aegean

A new video shared by a Norwegian-run nonprofit shows the Greek Coast Guard pushing back migrants in the Aegean Sea and letting them adrift close to Turkish waters.

16/10/2023

Culture news

Augmented reality brings ancient Greece back to life

The app, called "Chronos" for the Greek god of time, means to entice visitors to learn more about Greece's most popular archaeological site.

12/10/2023

Greece

Greece’s ruling New Democracy party dominates local elections

Greece's conservative New Democracy (ND) party won seven of its 13 regions in its local elections, and now it's hoping to take the other six.

09/10/2023

Greece

Greeks prepare to vote in local elections on Sunday

This summer's deadly floods and fires have highlighted to Greeks just how crucial it is to have efficient local authorities.

07/10/2023

Design

Greece's 2004 Olympic Stadium shut down over roof safety risk

The stadium designed to host the 2004 Athens Olympics has been temporarily closed over concerns that its roof is unsafe.

03/10/2023

Moments

Here's what happened when I turned my star sign into a travel agent

From whirlwind affairs to healing growth: How I use my star sign to choose where I travel.

01/10/2023

Green News

‘80% of the city is without power’: Central Greece battered by storm

PM says Greece overshadowed by climate changed-caused disasters as Storm Elias hits.

29/09/2023

Green News

Why is one of Europe’s oldest lakes receding?

One of Europe’s oldest lakes is shrinking - and it’s putting wildlife at risk of extinction.

14/09/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Tragedy in Morocco, success at the G20 summit & the Rugby World Cup kicks off

The best photos from across Europe this week.

10/09/2023

Greece

Relief efforts continue in Greece following deadly floods

Authorities are battling to save people trapped and affected by the extreme weather in large parts of the country.

09/09/2023

Greece

What lessons can Greece learn from this year's raging wildfires?

The forest fire in Evros, Greece, was the largest single wildfire recorded in the European Union since it started keeping records in 2000. More than 80,000 hectares of land were destroyed, according to the EU.

08/09/2023

Greece

Evacuation orders for areas in central Greece as a river bursts

Severe rainstorms eased but floodwaters were still rising in parts of central Greece Friday, while fire department and military helicopters were plucking people from villages inundated by tons of water and mud.

08/09/2023

Greece

Floods threaten Greek city of Larissa, people elsewhere rescued

The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people on Friday, while another four remained missing.

08/09/2023

Art

Greece and North Macedonia agree to save rare 12th century frescoes

The fresco paintings found inside St George's church in North Macedonia are a rare example of Byzantine art in the Balkan region. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece - alongside the European Centre for Byzantine Monuments - have agreed to ensure the preservation of the frescoes.

08/09/2023

Greece

At least four people die after severe floods hit Greece

“Our country finds itself, for the third day, dealing with a phenomenon the likes of which we have not seen in the past," a government spokesman said.

07/09/2023

Greece

Greek farmers struggle to rebuild after devastating wildfires

Farmers in Greece who have lost their crops after the catastrophic wildfires say rebuilding their lives will take many years

07/09/2023

Greece

Evros counts the cost of the Greek wildfires that raged for 16 days

The tourist resort of Alexandroupolis is struggling to rebuild from a disaster that destroyed property and drove away tourists.

06/09/2023