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Captain of Portuguese ship arrested after collision with Greek warship

The Polish captain of a Portuguese cargo ship has been arrested after his freighter collided with a Greek warship off the port of Piraeus, causing extensive damage and two injuries to crew members.

Greece

Greek police search for convicted former Golden Dawn lawmaker

Greek authorities are searching for Christos Pappas, one of the leading members of the far-right Golden Dawn party, who was sentenced to prison time on Thursday.

World

Greek National Opera entices people back to the theatre after hiatus

It has been a seven-month break but the Greek National Opera is finally welcoming back audiences in Athens. With a number of health restrictions measures in place, the company’s singers have found an original way of convincing the public it is a safe activity.

World News

Albania and Greece take maritime dispute to international court

Officials from Albania and Greece say the two countries have agreed to go to the International Court of Justice in a dispute over their maritime borders in the Ionian Sea.

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Destinations

Try out a self-drive tour of Athens to see the city's best sites

It may be a less conventional approach to sightseeing, but one of the best ways to discover Athens is actually from behind a steering wheel.

Europe News

Calls for EU sanctions against Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean

The threat of sanctions is looming over Turkey, as calls grow within the EU for the country to face measures for its increasingly aggressive actions in the East Mediterranean and Northern Cyprus.

Greece

Leader of neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party sentenced to 13 years prison

Nikos Michaloliakos and six of the party's former lawmakers including MEP Ioannis Lagos were convicted of "leading a criminal organisation" last week.

Smart Regions

High voltage reaches the Cyclades Islands in a boost for tourism and the environment

In partnership with the European Commission

The Cyclades islands have dropped diesel electricity generators in favour of a direct connection to the cleaner and safer electricity grid of mainland Greece.

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Watch: Violent clashes after landmark Golden Dawn verdict in Athens

A Greek court ruled that the far-right Golden Dawn party was operating as a criminal organization, delivering a landmark guilty verdict in a marathon five-year trial.

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Protesters hold anti-NATO rally in Greece

A few hundred protesters marched through central Athens on Tuesday, as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Greek officials.

Greece

Golden Dawn verdict: Leader of Greek neo-Nazi party convicted

The landmark verdict concluded a five-year-long trial against the party and was met with applause from crowds that had gathered outside the court.

Greece

Greece's economy to shrink by estimated 8.2% this year

Greece's economy is expected to shrink by an estimated 8.2% this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece

Greek doctors stage 2km fun run to debunk COVID-19 mask myth

“I would never have believed that such a large part of the population would deny the obvious.”

Greece

Greek police accuse 33 NGO members of migrant smuggling

Authorities said the investigation began several months ago and included Greece's intelligence service and anti-terror police. Neither the names of the NGOs nor the nationalities of those involved were made public.

Travel News

Crew on first post-lockdown Greek cruise test positive for coronavirus

Passengers and crew on board the vessel are now confined to the ship while Greek health authorities carry out further tests.

Travel News

Scientists in Greece explore new ways of teaching traditional crafts

In partnership with The European Commission

On this week's Futuris, Euronews meets the scientists in Greece helping to preserve and teach traditional craft practices using technology.

Germany

Town in former East Germany offers to take in 75 migrants

Despite the popularity of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) in the region, the German town of Neuruppin has said it is keen to welcome migrants to move to and settle in the town.

Sci-Tech

Smarter than the average home - technology and assisted living

In partnership with Huawei

In Europe, we’re living longer than ever before, adding to the strain on health and care services. But smart homes, packed with technology to help assisted living, could lighten the load and keep people in their own homes for longer.

Greece

Greece accused of 'pushing back' migrants at sea to Turkey

Turkey has accused the European Union of turning a blind eye to what it says is a blatant abuse of human rights.

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Artists protest as COVID-19 restrictions tightened in Athens

From September 21 until October 4, a maximum of nine people can gather inside or outside, except in restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Concerts and live musical performances have been banned and indoor cinemas closed.

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