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Six cases of malnutrition among children found in Samos migrant camp

Doctors Without Borders Psarra says that the children in the Samos camp had already endured gruelling journeys and conditions inside the facility exacerbated their medical situation.

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Rescuers continue search for girl after migrant boat sank off Lesbos

The boat sank in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing seven people.

Green News

Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.

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Greece to spend €25 billion on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

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Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies

Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders.

Europe News

Tempi trial faces delay as Greece crash investigation continues

The trial of those responsible for Greece's deadliest crash may reportedly not begin until the end of 2025, as the case file continues to grow and legal complications mount.

Cyprus

UN-backed Cyprus peace talks resume with little hope for breakthrough

The Geneva talks aim for reunification, though expectations are low.

Europe News

Reportage: Onboard a French minehunting ship in the Mediterranean

Euronews joined the French minehunting ship Le Capricorne for a day during the Ariadne 2025 exercise in Greece.

Art

Greek lawmaker arrested for attacking ‘offensive’ paintings in Athens

Nikolaos Papadopoulos, of the small right-wing, ultra-religious Niki party, attacked the paintings in The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum. The exhibition includes works that caricature religious icons and themes.

EuroVerify

How Greek protests over a train crash sparked a wave of misinformation

The protests have been falsely depicted as anti-migrant as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.

Europe News

CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.

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Protesters clash with police in Athens over 2023 rail disaster

Anger over the 2023 rail disaster sparked violent clashes in Athens as protesters demanded political accountability. The unrest followed a no-confidence motion, though the government is expected to withstand Friday’s vote.

Greece

Clashes erupt in Greece after new protests over fatal 2023 train crash

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government faces a no-confidence vote this week over the railway disaster that killed 57 people.

Travel News

Greek authorities say safety remains priority as tourist season nears

The Minister of Tourism, who was at the ITB international tourism exhibition in Berlin, explains that all the necessary precautionary measures are being taken for the island's residents and visitors.

Cinema

Explore AI in film at Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival

The 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival is set to bring over 260 documentaries to the big screen, with dozens of world premieres and an AI-themed tribute.

Lifestyle

Half-human, half-beast: The wild ritual that awakens a Greek village

In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration.

Travel News

Tourist paradise, developer haven: Santorini's illegal building crisis

Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists say present a future earthquake risk.

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Clashes at mass protest in Athens on deadly train crash anniversary

On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, protests grew violent in the Greek capital, even as families of the dead urged the focus to be on remembrance.