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Thousands of workers strike in Greece over cost of living and pensions

Protesters say the government has refused to implement policies that will make people's lives better, with unions criticising Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government for failing to tackle inflation and high housing prices.

Europe News

Stefanos Kasselakis announces new party in Greece after leaving Syriza

The leader of Greece's main SYRIZA opposition party has stepped down and launched a new party, without even giving it a name.

Europe News

Greece and Turkey hail positive meeting but maritime dispute remains

Greek and Turkish foreign ministers met in Athens as part of efforts to improve relations and boost trade between the historic foes.

Destinations

Travellers share best off the beaten path destinations in Europe

Bavaria, Cornwall, Amorgos: Europe’s best off the beaten path destinations to visit in 2025.

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Culture news

Author Victoria Hislop on being a Thessaloniki Film Fest ambassador

Euronews Culture met bestselling British novelist Victoria Hislop to discuss her role as Agora Ambassador at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, as well as the role the city has played in her own creative work.

Europe News

Greek firefighters demand full-time jobs as summers get more perilous

Greece and several other countries in Europe are struggling to deal with worsening wildfires that are exacerbated by climate change.

Greece

Greece accuses two Catholic priests of nightclub money laundering

Greek prosecutors are investigating a total of seven people for embezzling €3 million. The money transfers disguised as investments went on for eight years, authorities say.

Travel News

Overtourism protests come to Greece as workers demand better pay

Unions say staff can not survive on the salaries they are paid.

Europe News

Greece confronts disastrously low birth rate in Aegean Islands

At 1.3 babies per woman, Greece's fertility rate is among Europe's lowest — and well below the threshold for population growth.

Green News

Greek islands deal with water shortage crisis

With fears that affected islands will receive insufficient winter rainfall, aquifers are under pressure to perform well in the coming months.

Destinations

Hate partying? Don’t write off Greece’s famous party island just yet

Boutique hotels and blissful beach clubs prove there’s more to Mykonos than partying.

Greece

Athens Democracy Forum tackles global trust in institutions decline

At the Athens Democracy Forum, experts discussed solutions to declining trust in democracy, amidst global concerns over violence and political instability.

Europe News

Greece holding EU Commission transport portfolio criticised at home

Greece's Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been tapped to helm the transport portfolio in the next European Commission.

World News

Wildfires in southern Greece continue to rage for third day

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the wildfire raging in Greece's Corinthia region, which has killed two people and injured dozens more.

Greece

New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russia

The new project, funded in part by the European Commission aims to reduce southeastern Europe's dependence on Russian gas.

Economy

Greece kicks off sale of stake in National Bank for as much as €727m

The move marks the end of the privatisation of Greek lenders after debt crisis bailouts.

Europe News

Greek Coast Guard reaches Turkish mainland pursuing migrant boat

Turkish news outlets have released videos allegedly showing Greek vessels chasing migrant boats all the way to the Turkish coast of Mugla city.

Europe News

Attica working towards a flood-proof environment

Attica's governor is pursuing a dogged fight to make his region safe, battling bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding.

Cyprus

Cyprus to join European power grid following deal with Greece

'The Electricity Connection will contribute towards lifting the energy isolation of Cyprus and connecting the national electricity transport system with the respective European ones. A work of strategic importance for Cyprus, Greece, but also the whole of the EU,' a joint statement read.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pledges Ukraine €160m in aid, energy support

With 80% of thermal plants destroyed, Kyiv is facing a difficult winter – but some worry EU support means higher prices for Europeans.