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Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

Health news

Greece launches app to stop alcohol and tobacco sales to kids

Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union

Cinema

Stepping out: Juliette Binoche documents dance for directorial debut

The French Oscar-winning actress has chosen to make her directorial debut a documentary about the process of learning how to dance and perform alongside the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan.

Earth News

Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

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Climate

Why earthquake-prone Greece is finally considering nuclear power

The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

Cyprus

Greek PM Mitsotakis and French President Macron visit Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran.

Culture news

WWII photo archive reveals Nazi execution of 200 prisoners in Athens

The Greek Culture Ministry purchased the archive after a private collector attempted to sell the material online. Athens has now announced plans to digitise the photographs and study them as part of the historical record of the Nazi occupation.

Earth News

Greece secures €400 million in EU funding for green transition

The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity.

Cyprus

Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus

Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week.

Cyprus

Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after drone strikes

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Smart Regions

Driverless trains and ancient treasures: inside Thessaloniki's ultra-modern metro

In partnership with the European Commission

After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank support.

World News

Three years after Tempi disaster: Are trains safer in Greece now?

Euronews spoke with officials, Greek railway workers and passengers about what has changed in terms of safety and trust since the deadly Tempi accident.

Travel News

Greece ranked the world’s top destination for ‘dock and dine’ tourism

A study by BoatBooker revealed that Greece is the number one country for gastronomic destinations accessible exclusively by sea.

Travel News

Record arrivals and tourism revenues for Greece in 2025

According to Bank of Greece data, the upward trend in the tourism sector continued for the third consecutive year.

Greece

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

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Flour war paints Greek town Galaxidi in colour for clean Monday

Greece marks Clean Monday with Galaxidi’s flour war, as crowds throw dyed flour to close the carnival season.

Travel News

Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026

The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations.

Greece

Greece seeks to obtain Nazi execution photos listed for sale on eBay

A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend.

Travel News

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

Art

Giant Greek Maria Callas mural wins world's best street art prize

The Greek city of Kalamata is increasingly drawing attention to itself because of a giant mural of Maria Callas recognised as 'best in the world'. For the artist, the soprano's dress symbolises the blossoming, abundance and blessed land of the region.