Ioannis Karagiorgas

Europe News

Crete boat tragedy: 21 migrants found dead trying to reach Greece

Three rescue operations were conducted by the Hellenic Coast Guard and Frontex in the early hours of Monday off the Greek coast to rescue 18 people from a boat carrying migrants, while 21 died over the weekend.

9 November 2026

Europe News

UN envoy pushes for renewed Cyprus talks before end of 2026

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said in Ankara that "we will continue to work for a fair and sustainable solution on the island, in close consultation and cooperation with Turkey."

30 October 2026

Europe News

Palestinian President Abbas signals readiness for talks with Israel

During his visit to Cyprus, the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas said he is ready for talks with Israel's new government.

29 October 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

Business

Cyprus signs $1.8bn deal to develop first gas field

The deal is a key step towards harnessing Cyprus' natural gas reserves and bolstering energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, with exports to Europe via Egypt and production due to start in 2028.

26 October 2026

Travel News

Greece tourism: August arrivals up 2.6%, foreign visitors lead growth

Arrivals reached 7.43 million and overnight stays 34.69 million, with short-stay rentals up 5.2%, compared with just 1.5% for hotels and campsites.

21 October 2026

Europe News

Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus

According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus.

20 October 2026

Tech News

Daedalus: Greece unveils new supercomputer as it eyes role in Europe's AI race

With a performance of 85.69 petaflops, Daedalus opens up new possibilities for developing advanced AI models in Greece.

19 October 2026

Europe News

EU–Turkey summit in October aims to restart Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides said the high-level meeting would focus on resuming negotiations over Cyprus and advancing EU-Turkey relations.

16 October 2026

Travel News

Chios airport set for four-month closure amid strong local opposition

Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety.

15 October 2026

Europe News

US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration was "looking at" firing Guilfoyle and that they were "not happy" with the situation.

13 October 2026

Economy

Greece announces 30% increase in heating allowance

The government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices.

13 October 2026

Tech News

Three in four EU workers face suspicious emails and links, report finds

Phishing remains the most common cyber threat — only one in two respondents say they are able to spot a deepfake video.

9 October 2026

Health news

Type 1 diabetes 'should not set the limits on a child's sports dreams'

'Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes.

8 October 2026

Health news

New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's disease

The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases.

5 October 2026

Culture news

Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says

Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.

3 October 2026

Health news

Greece to set up a new national dementia centre

The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring.

1 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

Europe News

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

Health news

Greece sounds alarm over fake eye therapies: From iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises

The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (HOS) is sounding the alarm, urging the public not to trust unproven, non-evidence-based practices.

24 September 2026