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Greece vs Türkiye: Which is more affordable for European tourists?

Türkiye still tops the charts for bargain all-inclusive breaks and low day-to-day costs but, as more Turkish tourists head to Greece in search of better value, Euronews Travel compares where travellers can really get the most for their money in 2026.

Health news

Norovirus cases at Attikon hospital: Situation under control

All the prescribed monitoring and infection-prevention protocols have been activated, and nine cases have been detected so far, authorities said.

Health news

Greece: Only one in five new medicines reaches patients

Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country.

Europe Today

NATO drills near Russia border as VDL warns over drone threat

In her visit to Lithuania, the EU Commission President von der Leyen has warned that recent drone incursions into Baltic countries are not "isolated incidents." This comes as we report on today's NATO military drills just 30km from Russia’s border.

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Health news

Greece becomes a model country against childhood obesity

The results of the initiatives in Greece to tackle childhood obesity have been presented, showing outstanding progress.

Health news

Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres

Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns.

Business

Turkish tourists flock to Greece as rising costs put Greeks off Turkey

Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in.

Economy

Where in Europe do households save most of their income?

Net household saving rates vary widely across Europe, with Greece being the only country where households spend more than they earn. Experts point to precautionary reasons and retirement as the dominant saving motives.

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Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.

Destinations

Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026

National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy.

Markets

Greek stocks vs. Nasdaq 100: Which market won in the last 5 years?

The Athens market has returned 146% in five years, beating the Nasdaq 100. A long read on how a 92% crash became one of finance's best turnarounds.

Travel News

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.

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.

Travel News

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”.