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This private island in Greece could be yours for €247,000

Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible.

Earth News

Greece has abundant cheap green energy. Why are bills still high?

Solar energy producers have called for a halt to new renewable projects, as battery storage lags behind a growing oversupply.

Travel News

Ryanair hits out at Fraport Greece and the ‘German monopoly’

Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to 'break Fraport's monopoly'.

Residences

Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening

The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.

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Food and Drink

Is tripe soup Greek or Turkish? A culinary dispute heats up

Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure.

Travel News

Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism and protect special areas

The development of tourism on the islands 'must continue without altering their special characteristics', said the Environment Minister, and 'the plan is open to correction', said the Tourism Minister.

Travel News

Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.

Europe News

Greek coastguard accused of migrant boat pushback in Aegean Sea

At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

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German tourist wins €900 in ‘sunbed wars’ case

A tourist has won compensation after claiming towel-hogging guests made sun loungers impossible to use on a Greek holiday – and the ruling could spell trouble for resorts that fail to tackle the “sunbed wars”.

Business

Greece moves to protect borrowers with consumer loans up to €100,000

The regulation will mainly concern unsecured consumer loans, as well as credit card debt.

Destinations

Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer

As travellers turn away from overcrowded hotspots, new research points to Greece as Europe’s top destination for a relaxing summer holiday, where lesser-known islands and mainland escapes offer space, scenery and a much-needed change of pace.

Climate

‘We had to leave everything behind’: Meet Europe’s climate migrants

“Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation.

Europe News

Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

Europe News

Israel says detained Gaza aid flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday that Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course.

Earth News

Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

Travel News

Greeks prefer... Greece for their May Day holiday getaways

Based on Booking.com data, Greek travellers are choosing domestic destinations this weekend.

Europe News

Gunman arrested in manhunt after multiple shootings in central Athens

Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports.

Culture news

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

Travel News

Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned

The ban means that you will not be able to hire umbrellas or sunbeds at some 251 beaches, many of which are marine NATURA 2000 sites.

Europe News

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.