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Firefighting helicopter crashes in Greece with four people on board

Authorities say the aircraft went down in the Aegean Sea while battling a forest fire on the island of Samos.

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UPDATE: Anger as prominent Greek actor get suspended sentence for rape

Lignadis had resigned as artistic director of Greece’s National Theatre when the accusations emerged.

World News

Greece demands answers over map that shows islands as Turkish

The controversial map was gifted to an ally of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

World News

Bulgaria and Greece open new gas pipeline to cut reliance on Russia

The 182-kilometre pipeline from Azerbaijan will connect to the two neighbouring EU countries and reduce dependency on Russian gas.

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Greece

Greece will raise pensions in 2023 - the first time in over a decade

"Today, Greece is a different Greece," said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Europe News

'Violent and illegal' migrant pushbacks must end now, EU warns Greece

Greece has been accused by NGOs of carrying out violent illegal pushbacks of migrants at its border with turkey and at sea. Athens denies the accusations.

World News

Good News: a break from climate anxiety and cheaper tech for Greeks

A break from bad news anxiety: here are five stories about what is going well in the world.

Greece

Greece prevents 1,130 migrants crossing Aegean Sea from Turkey

Athens has regularly accused Ankara of violating international law and helping migrants cross the border.

World News

Olympus race: 'Mountain of the Gods' marathon returns to Greek capital

Over 500 runners from across the globe came to Greece to take on the punishing marathon to the summits of the Olympus Mountain -- a race which emulates an ancient Greek pilgrimage.

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.

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.

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.

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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?

Culture news

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?

Greece

Anti-fascist protesters rally during Golden Dawn appeal trial

Dozens of members of the neo-Nazi party have appealed their lengthy prison sentences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.