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Water Matters

Athens harnesses ancient Roman aqueduct to combat climate change

In partnership with the European Commission

Athens is no stranger to blistering heat, but faced with soaring summer temperatures the city is tapping into its ancient Roman engineering to create more green spaces. Water Matters journeyed underground to learn more.

Climate

Greece is not doing enough to prevent wildfires, says WWF expert

Greece is one of the countries worst affected by global warming.

Europe News

State of emergency declared in Crete’s Messara due to water crisis

The Faneromeni dam, the main water source for the area, has seen its levels drop drastically due to illegal water pumping, low rainfall and high temperatures.

Travel News

Greek tourism benefiting from Türkiye’s inflation crisis, say experts

Hotel prices and ticket costs are soaring in Türkiye as inflation hits tourism.

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Europe News

Split events held in Cyprus to mark 50 years since Turkish invasion

Both Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend events on the island, which is divided between celebrations in the north and memorials in the south.

Europe News

Swathes of southern Europe bake as temperatures soar

Weather forecasters say a large mass of hot air is travelling across the Mediterranean from North Africa.

Culture news

Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

World News

Extreme weather warning remains in place for much of southern Europe

Greece, Croatia and Romania have all been experiencing severe heat — and it's set to continue.

Radio Schuman

Talking to the first-timer MEPs: what are their plans?

In the first plenary at the European Parliament, over 50% of MEPs are entering the Strasbourg chamber for the first time. Today, 18 July, the European Parliament will decide whether to elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president.

Cyprus

Cyprus marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion

Turkish forces landed on Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before the UN Security Council secured a ceasefire. The Turkish area was later widened to 36%.

Climate

Red alerts and outdoor work bans as heatwaves sweep across Europe

From Italy and Greece to Croatia and Romania, extreme heat is sparking wildfires and record power consumption.

Albania

Fredi Beleri to be temporarily freed from Albanian jail

Jailed Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri will take temporary leave from Albanian prison to attend the inaugural session of European Parliament.

Greece

Greek real estate has become more expensive, recent data show

The housing market is tightening in one of Europe's southernmost countries.

Climate

Flooding and heat waves - what is happening to Europe’s weather?

Experts warn that European leaders need to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent - and fast.

Art

Athens exhibition marks 50 years since Greece’s return to democracy

The show, simply entitled 'Democracy', brings together works by over 50 artists in a poignant reflection on the pursuit of civil liberties – in a year when nearly half the world is heading to the polls.

Greece

Overtourism in Athens - what's the solution?

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

Work

Controversial six-day workweek begins for Greek businesses

The government hopes the new law will help tackle black market labour and boost employment.

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.

Albania

Elected MEP Fredi Beleri to remain behind bars in Albania

The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece.

Climate

Extreme wildfires are ramping up in these countries as climate warms

The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer.