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Overtourism in Athens - what's the solution?

With tourism booming year-round, Athens' local resources and residents are feeling the strain.

08/07/2024

Green News

Greece battles wildfires as it braces for ‘dangerous’ summer

Authorities say they need the public’s help in limiting the impact of these blazes.

02/07/2024

Culture news

Evia Film Project mixes cinema and environmental activism

The third edition of the Evia Film Project opens Tuesday, with this year’s festival centring on ‘Water’ in all its forms – from the sea (in this case the azure Aegean) to waterfalls – and humankind’s dependence on it.

02/07/2024

Greece

Two yacht officers set to remain in custody over Hydra fireworks blaze

Some 3,000 acres of pine forest were destroyed in the blaze overnight on Friday, said to be caused by fireworks shot off a yacht carrying Kazakh oligarchs.

27/06/2024

Travel News

Greece warns tourists not to take 'unnecessary risks' during heatwaves

There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Thirteen in court after yacht's fireworks spark Greek island blaze

The crew appeared in court in Piraeus on Sunday after allegedly launching fireworks from their luxury yacht on the island of Hydra.

23/06/2024

Europe News

Residents evacuated from Athens suburb as wildfire season hits Greece

Over 70 firefighters and 13 planes and helicopters worked to control the blaze, which closed traffic along a main highway connecting Athens to its airport.

19/06/2024

Culture news

Refugee Week Greece 2024 celebrates the contributions of refugees

Timed to coincide with global Refugee Week (17-23 June) and World Refugee Day on 20 June, Greece is spotlighting forced migration with a week-long festival of film screenings, workshops and exhibitions.

17/06/2024

Greece

Three missing tourists found dead in just one week on Greek islands

An American tourist who went missing on Mathraki was found dead on Sunday, according to Greek broadcaster Skai news, the third in a week.

16/06/2024

Europe News

Greek prime minister reshuffles cabinet after EU elections

Mitsotakis' new cabinet aims to focus on cost-of-living and labour policies following a successful European campaign.

14/06/2024

Travel News

'Unique': Will archeological finding halt construction of new airport?

The airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens.

13/06/2024

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Heatwave in Greece halts visits to ancient site Acropolis

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius.

12/06/2024

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Greece? Athens shuts Acropolis amid heatwave

Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis.

12/06/2024

Smart Regions

Herodotus Project: a digital bridge to Cyprus and north Aegean region's rich heritage

In partnership with the European Commission

The Herodotus project is a unique initiative to preserve a range of historical archives from Cyprus and the North Aegean. It includes audiovisual, music and broadcast material and collections of local newspaper archives.

10/06/2024

Greece

Body of missing TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island

The body of missing TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found near to a beach on the island.

09/06/2024

Europe News

Search for missing British celebrity enters fifth day on Greek island

The search operation for missing British television presenter Michael Mosley is now focussed on a network of water-filled tunnels on Symi island.

09/06/2024

Greece

British TV presenter remains missing on Greek island of Symi

Greek rescue teams are still searching for Michael Mosley, a well-known British television doctor who was last seen on Wednesday near a beach on Symi.

08/06/2024

Europe News

Greece's major EU parties on what's in store on election day

Aspirant MEPs from the birthplace of democracy, Greece, are explaining why they think domestic challenges will force voters to the ballot box.

07/06/2024

Culture news

Is there any record of the legitimate sale of the Parthenon Marbles?

The British Museum has maintained that Ottoman authorities granted an imperial edict allowing the sculptures to be removed, but a Turkish official has cast doubt on the document’s existence.

06/06/2024

Greece

EU elections: Greek party leaders hold final campaigns

Leaders from Greece's main parties have been out campaigning in a final effort to woo voters ahead of upcoming European Parliament elections.

04/06/2024

Greece

As EU elections loom, Greek islanders want to see their vote count

Many on the Greek island of Milos say they don't care about upcoming European elections as they feel it will have little impact on their daily life. Yet, others want EU officials to do more.

04/06/2024

Greece

NGO cleans up contaminated Greek seas

The operation lasted ten days and targeted waters near Ithaca and Patras, where around 30 tonnes of nets and waste had collected.

28/05/2024

Greece

Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy

After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea.

24/05/2024

Europe News

Greek judge dismisses Adriana shipwreck case, claiming no jurisdiction

A judge has dismissed a case for conviction against nine Egyptian men over the worst migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean for over a decade, amid questions from human rights groups challenging the integrity of the trial.

21/05/2024

Greece

Greek moderate conservatives set to win in European elections

The local EPP affiliates of New Democracy are among the few ruling parties in the EU that are topping the polls in the European elections.

13/05/2024

Greece

Attica wildfire officials to face retrial

Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster.

09/05/2024