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CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.

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Protesters clash with police in Athens over 2023 rail disaster

Anger over the 2023 rail disaster sparked violent clashes in Athens as protesters demanded political accountability. The unrest followed a no-confidence motion, though the government is expected to withstand Friday’s vote.

Greece

Clashes erupt in Greece after new protests over fatal 2023 train crash

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government faces a no-confidence vote this week over the railway disaster that killed 57 people.

Travel News

Greek authorities say safety remains priority as tourist season nears

The Minister of Tourism, who was at the ITB international tourism exhibition in Berlin, explains that all the necessary precautionary measures are being taken for the island's residents and visitors.

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Cinema

Explore AI in film at Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival

The 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival is set to bring over 260 documentaries to the big screen, with dozens of world premieres and an AI-themed tribute.

Lifestyle

Half-human, half-beast: The wild ritual that awakens a Greek village

In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration.

Travel News

Tourist paradise, developer haven: Santorini's illegal building crisis

Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists say present a future earthquake risk.

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Clashes at mass protest in Athens on deadly train crash anniversary

On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, protests grew violent in the Greek capital, even as families of the dead urged the focus to be on remembrance.

Greece

Mass protests and strikes rock Greece on anniversary of train disaster

A 24-hour general strike has halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public services, while massive rallies are being held nationwide.

Europe News

Human error, ageing systems identified as reasons behind Tempi crash

Investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash cites human error and outdated infrastructure as primary reasons behind the tragedy.

Europe News

Europeans express mixed reactions on Trump and EU support for Ukraine

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its three-year mark this week, Europeans are expressing mixed views about the EU’s continued support for Ukraine and US President Donald Trump’s moves to end the conflict, our correspondents report.

Culture news

Greece and Italy to receive artefacts worth over €2 million from U`S

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced the recovery of ancient artefacts worth a staggering $2.2 million (€2.1 million), which will be returned to Greece and Italy.

Europe News

EU borders saw over 120,000 migrant pushbacks in 2024, says NGO report

According to a new report, the number of pushbacks in Europe has risen "sharply" in recent years to the point of becoming a "systematic" practice.

Greece

Greek lawmakers elect Constantine Tassoulas as president

Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

Travel News

Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday?

A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue.

Europe News

Students block Athens traffic over delays to Tempi rail crash probe

The crash happened just before midnight on 28 February, 2023, when a freight train and a passenger train crashed head-on on the line linking Athens with Thessaloniki, killing 57 people.

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Greek PM visits Santorini as high seismic activity continues

Undersea earthquakes this week have prompted the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents and workers.

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Mayor of Santorini says recent earthquakes part of 'seismic swarm"

Residents have been warned to avoid indoor gatherings, check escape routes, stay away from cliffs and to drain swimming pools to reduce potential structural damage to buildings in the event of a large earthquake.

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Exclusive: EU Commission poised to propose migrant 'return hubs'

The European Commission is mulling a new EU law on migrant returns, with many countries insisting on a hard line.

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Hundreds of tourists flee Santorini after powerful earthquake

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity.