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Greece confronts disastrously low birth rate in Aegean Islands

At 1.3 babies per woman, Greece's fertility rate is among Europe's lowest — and well below the threshold for population growth.

Green News

Greek islands deal with water shortage crisis

With fears that affected islands will receive insufficient winter rainfall, aquifers are under pressure to perform well in the coming months.

Destinations

Hate partying? Don’t write off Greece’s famous party island just yet

Boutique hotels and blissful beach clubs prove there’s more to Mykonos than partying.

Greece

Athens Democracy Forum tackles global trust in institutions decline

At the Athens Democracy Forum, experts discussed solutions to declining trust in democracy, amidst global concerns over violence and political instability.

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Europe News

Greece holding EU Commission transport portfolio criticised at home

Greece's Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been tapped to helm the transport portfolio in the next European Commission.

World News

Wildfires in southern Greece continue to rage for third day

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the wildfire raging in Greece's Corinthia region, which has killed two people and injured dozens more.

Greece

New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russia

The new project, funded in part by the European Commission aims to reduce southeastern Europe's dependence on Russian gas.

Economy

Greece kicks off sale of stake in National Bank for as much as €727m

The move marks the end of the privatisation of Greek lenders after debt crisis bailouts.

Europe News

Greek Coast Guard reaches Turkish mainland pursuing migrant boat

Turkish news outlets have released videos allegedly showing Greek vessels chasing migrant boats all the way to the Turkish coast of Mugla city.

Europe News

Attica working towards a flood-proof environment

Attica's governor is pursuing a dogged fight to make his region safe, battling bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding.

Cyprus

Cyprus to join European power grid following deal with Greece

'The Electricity Connection will contribute towards lifting the energy isolation of Cyprus and connecting the national electricity transport system with the respective European ones. A work of strategic importance for Cyprus, Greece, but also the whole of the EU,' a joint statement read.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pledges Ukraine €160m in aid, energy support

With 80% of thermal plants destroyed, Kyiv is facing a difficult winter – but some worry EU support means higher prices for Europeans.

Stays

Local flavours and lava cave rooms: Inside Santorini’s black hotel

The unusual hotel on Greece’s most famous island offers a true taste of the country.

Euronews Witness

Demographic decline: Greece faces alarming population collapse

Empty villages, disillusioned young workers, and government officials scrambling for solutions: this is the stark reality Euronews uncovered in Greece, where the country is bracing for a major population collapse fuelled by plummeting numbers of births, mass emigration, and low fertility rates.

Europe News

Toni Nadal names greatest tennis player of all time

Rafael Nadal's uncle offers a unique insight into the state of world tennis.

Europe News

Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined his economic agenda at the Thessaloniki International Fair, focusing on wage growth, employment, and climate challenges.

Culture news

'KAOS': Who is Jeff Goldblum's Netflix show about Greek gods for?

In Netflix's 'KAOS', Jeff Goldblum plays a petulant Zeus in a modern-day Ancient Greece with aplomb. But does the show have wings?

Europe News

Greek minority politician released on probation in Albania

Beleri was freed after a court in Fier accepted his request to be released on probation with six weeks remaining in his prison term.

Europe News

Financial support announced after dead fish wash into Greek bay

The dead freshwater fish filled both Volos bay and nearby rivers on Tuesday after they were displaced from their normal habitats by flooding last year.

Europe News

Mobile phones to be banned in Greek schools from September

The new regulations and system of penalties are an extension of rules announced by Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in March which saw students face expulsion for filming classmates and ridiculing them online, in a bid to clamp down on cyberbullying.