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Climate Now

What are the health risks of working during a heatwave?

In partnership with Copernicus

From tourist guides to farmers, millions of employees have to work outdoors, even in a heatwave. What's happening inside our bodies, and what health dangers do we face?

Europe News

EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences

The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes, after President Zelenskyy took a jab at Western allies’ "flagging political will" over the weekend.

Greece

Protesting Greeks show their anger at unemployment and low wages

Thousands of people have demonstrated in Athens and Thessaloniki over rising unemployment and the cost of living.

Travel News

Which European cities are most welcoming to queer people?

Following a travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece, these are the European countries that are most welcoming to queer people.

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World News

Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games

The countdown to this year's staging of the ultimate world sporting event has begun in earnest.

Greece

Greek prime minister announces candidates for EU elections

Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern.

Nature

Signs to protect oceans from ‘corporate greed’ light up Athens

More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans.

Moments

Europe’s wildest nature escapes are home to bears, whales and lynx

Here's how to encounter Europe’s breathtaking wildlife responsibly.

Euronews Witness

Mixed feelings in Greece over plans to build more wind farms

Is Greece on its way to becoming Europe's renewable power outlet? Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie investigates why the location of wind farms is so important and why everyone is not on board.

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece

The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square.

Travel News

Rhodes gives ‘free’ trips to tourists forced to flee wildfires

The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate the popular island.

Europe News

Greek voters worry about skyrocketing prices ahead of EU elections

Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest.

Greece

Migrant arrivals in Greece double from last year

Despite years of efforts to 'push back' boats crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, capsizings and drownings have continued.

Europe News

Euroviews. In Greece, renewable energy achievements are no hot air

Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes.

Greece

Firefighters battled blaze on the southern Greek island of Crete

Following one of the warmest winters on record, Greece tackled its first blaze of the year, nearly a month before the onset of the traditional May fire season.

Europe News

European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen

Europe is being targeted both from within and from outside, Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Real Economy

What’s the impact of Europe’s RRF fund on the Greek economy?

In partnership with The European Commission

Is the European Recovery and Resilience Facility on track to deliver on its promises three years after its launch? Euronews reporter Fanny Gauret travels to Greece for Real Economy to find out.

Travel News

Greece is offering visas to Turkish tourists - here’s why

Could the opening up of travel to Greek islands for Turkish citizens be the first step towards solving the ‘Cyprus problem’?

Earth News

Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

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.