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Greece set to legalise same-sex marriage with backing by opposition

A plan to legalise same-sex civil marriage and adoption pushed by the centre-right Greek government is set to be approved by Parliament thanks to the backing of the left-wing opposition, despite backlash from the Orthodox Church.

Culture news

Inside the restored palace where Alexander the Great became king

It was the largest building of classical Greece: the palace where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king before he launched a conquest that took him as far as modern-day Afghanistan.

Greece

Communities in Greece struggle to recover from devastating September floods

In September, the Greek region of Thessaly suffered a severe storm resulting in extreme flooding, which took the lives of seventeen people.

Turkey

Blinken visits Greece on lightning diplomatic tour

The top US diplomat is on his fourth international tour in three months, amid growing worries the Israel Hamas war may escalate regionally.

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Business

Greece hailed again as global economic 'country of the year'

The Economist rated Greece as the top-performing economy in 2023. Euronews Business breaks down the study and considers how the rest of Europe performed last year.

Greece

Greece failed to properly investigate migrant tragedy - rights groups

Hundreds of migrants drowned when their overcrowded boat sank off the coast of southern Greece last June.

Greece

Mob of Greek volleyball fans severely injure riot police

Football in Greece is plagued by endemic fan violence, which often spreads to other sports, such as basketball and volleyball.

World News

Greece and Turkey agree to reboot relations, cooperate on migration

In a landmark visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Athens, the two countries agreed to boost trade and establish communication channels between coastguards to tackle the issue of migration.

World News

Is your olive oil legal? Theft and fraud rampant across Mediterranean

As demand for olive oil outstrips supply, high prices have caused a boom in illegal activity in olive-growing regions.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak escalates his war of words with Greek PM over Marbles

The British prime minister said his Greek counterpart wanted to "grandstand and relitigate issues of the past" rather than focus on serious topics.

Culture news

Why Britain should want to return the Parthenon Marbles

As talks break down between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles, Evangelos Kyriakidis makes a moral argument instead of a legal one about why it's better to give than receive.

United Kingdom

Diplomatic spat sees British PM snub Greek PM over Parthenon Marbles

The leaders had been due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the priceless antiquities which Athens wants back.

Greece

Search continues for crew of sunken cargo ship in Greek waters

The Comoros-registered Raptor had a crew of 14. Only one survivor has been rescued so far.

Destinations

Where are the best places in Europe to retire to right now?

A UK pension will go much further in these European countries.

Earth News

Greek villagers consider relocation after flooding destroys homes

"We grew up here… it's our village," says one local farmer. "But safety comes first. You cannot live with this insecurity all the time."

Business Planet

EU network helps Greek textiles firm push the boundaries of innovation

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet, we speak to the co-founders of Pepper Vally, an innovative textiles company near Athens, which is reaping the rewards of an EU-funded support network helping SMEs step up to the next level and expand abroad.

World News

Greece looks for affordable home solutions as property prices soar

One solution would be to free up hundreds of thousands of empty apartments in the capital, according to a government minister.

Earth 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.

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.

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.