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Europe News

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over Iran threats to US bases

The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.

Travel News

Greece tourist numbers have risen, but they're spending less

The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But average spending per trip fell 0.6% in the half-year and 6.2% in June.

Health news

West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert

Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.

Tech News

How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs

A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.

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Europe News

Foot-and-mouth disease: Lesvos cheese ban lifted amid tourist season

Free transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors - tourists and locals can now take them off the island

Culture news

Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century

It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Europe News

Protests in Greece at arrival of Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris'

"They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said.

Culture news

Assumption Day: Greece marks its summer 'Easter' this weekend

The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece.

Earth News

Europe's new mega-park is being built on a former airport site

Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.

Europe News

Tourists rescued by boat as forest fire threatens Greek beaches

A fire service spokesman said the evacuation had to be by sea as the flames were getting close to the beaches.

Health news

West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre

Greek authorities are concerned over the West Nile virus surge in the country, with 45 new locally transmitted infections reported last week.

Health news

Children's safety at sea and in pools: 10 rules that can save a life

Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer.

Travel News

Ithaca expects tourism surge after the release of The Odyssey

Next tourist season, the small island in the Ionian is expected to feature on the travel lists of thousands of tourists arriving from abroad.

Economy

Household incomes plunge in Greece, Austria amid OECD-wide growth

New OECD data shows a widening gap between economic growth and household prosperity, with Greece and Austria bearing the sharpest falls in real income.

Health news

West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads

Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season.

Europe News

Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, minister says

The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.

Europe News

Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement

The 26-year-old, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, confessed to putting the woman in a suitcase, but denied having killed her.

Travel News

Flights in Athens FIR exceed 5,000 on Saturday

This figure surpasses the previous record, exceeding the earlier highest daily total, which was 4,944 scheduled flights in a single day.

Earth News

Inside the 'Typhoon Project' to clean-up Greece's polluted beaches

Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.

Europe News

EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in subsidy fraud scandal

In total, charges were brought against 22 defendants, while proceedings against seven serving MPs were shelved for lack of sufficient evidence.

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