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Greece unveils national plan to tackle worsening water scarcity

The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity

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Moldovan oligarch accused of €850m bank fraud detained in Greece

Vladimir Plahotniuc fled Moldova in 2019 as he faced a series of corruption charges including allegations of complicity in a scheme that led to a massive theft from a Moldovan bank.

Green News

Greek PM announces two national marine parks in Ionian and Aegean Seas

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

Greece

Hundreds of migrants reach Greek island of Crete amid rising smuggling

Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa.

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Travel News

Greece introduces new €20 cruise tax for Mykonos and Santorini

Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.

Green News

Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns

The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.

Culture news

German castles and French megaliths become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list.

Greece

Greece approves suspension of asylum claims for migrant sea arrivals

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

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Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.

Europe News

Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Libyan arrivals surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

Greece

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Greece

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will do everything to "ensure a new migration route to Crete is not established".

World News

More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos

Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.

Health news

Greece wants to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.

Greece

Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

Travel News

What insurance will - and won’t - cover if heatwaves hit your holiday

Weather and insurance experts on what to expect in Europe this summer and what you can do if your trip is impacted by extreme weather.

Business

IMEC: Can the ambitious trade corridor from India to Europe succeed?

Here are the threats, challenges, and opportunities for the ambitious India–EU connectivity plan, which for now remains only on paper.

Greece

Crete wildfire causes evacuations of hotels and homes

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early on Thursday in the Ierapetra area.