The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Major drop in pollution: How the 'Typhoon Project' is transforming Greece's beaches

Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.

Euronews · Jul 17

A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti

Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by Jared Kushner.

Euronews · Jul 17

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The US National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into a Ryanair Boeing 737 incident. A passenger was partly sucked out of a broken window after an engine piece broke off. This event had similarities to prior Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 NG flights. The FAA administrator stated early indications…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Europe's energy use for cooling doubled in six years: Which countries use the most?

The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.

Euronews · Jul 16

Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked out of his seat when Boeing 737-800’s window blew out on flight from Greece

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

How Zante plans to protect one of Greece’s most iconic tourist sites

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

One of Greece’s most iconic beaches to be extended to save famous shipwreck

The MV Panagiotis ran aground in October 1980

The Independent UK · Jul 15

EU dismantles tax evasion network in Greece with raids in Athens and Kastoria

The criminal network is estimated to have inflicted losses amounting to at least 46.9 million euros.

Euronews · Jul 14

Willing to pay: Europe faces the bill for backing Ukraine without the US

Forget last week's Nato summit, where Donald Trump put the alliance through another rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the “Coalition of the willing” – Nato minus the United States – gathering for a more measured summit on the eve of the traditional military parade down the Champs-Élysées, where…

France 24 · Jul 13

Greece's famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck

Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns.

Euronews · Jul 13