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Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding

Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

5 November 2026

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Rhodes floods: Cars swept away after torrential rain in Greece

Floodwaters swept vehicles and debris through Archangelos on Rhodes, damaging dozens of homes and businesses as more storms remain possible.

3 November 2026

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Euroviews. Former Greek PM Papandreou calls for protection of EU prosecutors

Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou calls in an guest article for Euronews for stronger safeguards to protect the independence of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, following recent warnings from its outgoing chief, Laura Kövesi, about political pressure to investigations in Greece.

2 November 2026

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Schools closed and roads flooded as severe weather hits Rhodes

Although the intense weather phenomena eased during the morning hours, emergency services remain on high alert, as further rain and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out during the day.

2 November 2026

Earth News

Volunteer divers find 1.3 tonnes of waste in Ithaca's idyllic harbour

Volunteer divers have removed almost 73 tonnes of solid waste from Greek seabeds across 13 years.

28 October 2026

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Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest

Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.

21 October 2026

Europe News

Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents 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.

19 October 2026

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Woman, 44, rescued after 20 hours in sea: Greek coastguard

The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement.

12 October 2026

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Spreading the flow: cruise tourism helps Europe protect local identity

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Europe’s tourism strategy is shifting to sustainable, year-round travel, promoting lesser-known destinations, local culture and smarter visitor management.

12 October 2026

Europe News

Rubio urges Europe to take on more defence responsibility

The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.

7 October 2026

Tech News

The 'death' of back-office jobs: Office work in the AI storm

From insurance payouts to banking, AI is taking over tasks that once took hours or days of human work — which office jobs are first in line for automation?

6 October 2026

Europe News

New severe weather alert issued for Crete as heavy rain recorded

Disruption caused by the recent bout of severe weather continues, with authorities warning that further problems may arise as conditions remain unsettled.

2 October 2026

Europe News

Thymaina's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline

Desertification in rural areas and on the islands is forcing schools to shut. On a small eastern Aegean island, locals speak of soaring costs, isolation and a future without children.

1 October 2026

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Crete severe weather: Floods, landslides, power cuts, closed schools

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have turned roads into torrents, causing landslides and power cuts, while authorities and civil protection are on high alert.

1 October 2026

Culture news

Animasyros 2026: Greece looks to lead Europe's animation industry

Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.

30 September 2026

Food and Drink

Hard cheese: Greece's Naxos Graviera faces production problems

Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.

29 September 2026

Culture news

Digging into the past: Greece launches living history digital archive

"The Living History of the Serifos Mines", a project by the Friends of Serifos funded by Cycladic Identity, has created a digital archive of Greek mineworkers' history and memories.

25 September 2026

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Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

25 September 2026

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Old video of Greek protests shared with claims country is 'paralysed'

Footage circulating claiming widespread disruption in Greece shows a demonstration from February 2025, not current protests.

25 September 2026

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Five missing as building collapses after explosion in central Athens

Officials say an investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the cause of the blast.

25 September 2026

Culture news

'Shipwrecked': Greek PM wants urgent talks on Parthenon Marbles return

Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.

24 September 2026

Business

Greek stock market joins world’s leading exchanges after debt crisis

The Greek stock market joined FTSE Russell’s developed-market group on Monday, potentially attracting more international investment, while recent credit rating upgrades reflect the country’s improving public finances.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Greek parliament lifts Avramopoulos immunity

The former EU Commissioner has himself urged that legal proceedings go ahead, denies any wrongdoing and says he wants to cooperate fully with the authorities.

17 September 2026

Culture news

Maria Callas and me: Christina Poulitsi pays tribute to opera star

For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

16 September 2026

Earth News

Why is Greece's seabed littered with concrete blocks?

Reducing them is the goal of the 'Fishing For Litter' programme, which has recovered more than 6,000 concrete blocks from the seabed since 2019.

16 September 2026

Travel News

Atokos: The tiny Greek island where people can swim with wild boars

Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.

14 September 2026