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Venomous lionfish are invading Greek waters. Should we be eating them?

'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.

Economy

Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large

The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment.

Greece

At least four people dead in fire at Greek biscuit factory

According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Greek PM joins to debrief on emergency EU Summit

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

Destinations

Europe’s most-recommended travel destinations for 2026

While every list is different, we’ve rounded up the places that have been mentioned again and again.

Europe News

Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling

After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece.

Make it Work

How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens

In partnership with the European Commission

A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

Greece

Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers

Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000.

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Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

Greece

Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over Greece hotel heist

Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia.

Sport

Stefanos Tsitsipas says constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia

Greece

One dead and three missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island

Twenty-six migrants reached shore and alerted authorities to others at sea. Search operations continue as Mediterranean crossings remain deadly.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage

The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said.

Greece

Over 600 migrants reach Crete in 24 hours amid route shift

More than 600 migrants arrived on Crete in 24 hours as smugglers shift routes from Libya. Greece saw 18% decline overall but Crete sees concentrated arrivals.

Greece

Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge

Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.

Greece

Greece receives navy frigate from France as military upgrade continues

Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.

Economy

Greece cuts an early cheque to EU creditors to boost market confidence

Greece’s early repayment of its first bailout loans underscores an important turnaround, cutting future interest costs and accelerating debt reduction as the country seeks to strengthen market confidence.

Business

Italian media braces for shake-up as Greek buyer swoops in for Gedi

The ongoing negotiations could bring a watershed moment for the Italian publishing landscape. The sale of La Repubblica, a symbol of secular and critical journalism, could mark the end of a key editorial era.

Europe News

Greek minister Pierrakakis elected as president of Eurogroup

Kyriakos Pierrakakis elected head of Eurogroup in recognition of Greece's reform agenda. Belgian candidate caught in crossfire over reparations loan for Ukraine. The Eurogroup handles key economic and financial dossiers.

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