The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Is the Greece Golden Visa Still Worth It in 2026? Honest Assessment

The world scene concerning residence by investment schemes has changed immensely. Since a number of European countries have either abolished or restricted their respective schemes, the investors are wondering if investing in the Greek Golden Visa program is worthwhile in 2026.

inkl · Jul 2

Wildfires kill a father and son in Greece and prompt evacuations in 2 villages

Authorities in central Greece urged residents to evacuate as over 130 firefighters and aircraft battle a wildfire

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Russian gas imports rise despite EU phase-out

Russian liquefied natural gas continues to arrive mainly through Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, while pipeline deliveries remain concentrated in Hungary, Slovakia and Greece.

Euronews · Jul 1

Greek Wildfire Kills Two and Forces 4,000 Residents to Evacuate Near Thessaloniki

A wildfire in northern Greece has killed two people and forced 4,000 residents to evacuate near Thessaloniki. Firefighters have controlled the main fire front, but flare-ups continue.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

From The Odyssey’s Greece to House of the Dragon’s Spain, here’s where set-jetters may head in 2026

The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors thanks to film and TV this year.

Euronews · Jun 30

Greece is leading the world in wildfire detection thanks to EU-funded satellites and AI

Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

Euronews · Jun 30

India-Greece discuss stronger trade, investment and supply chain cooperation: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting with Greece's Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos to discuss strengthening economic ties, as per a statement by the Minister.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Greece will use EU funds to pay fishermen to catch invasive pufferfish

EU money will be used to support fishers whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change.

Euronews · Jun 29

Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predator

Greece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian Ocean now thriving in warming Mediterranean waters. This toxic pufferfish, capable of causing paralysis, damages fishing gear and threatens marine life. The pilot program, funded by the EU, aims to…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Where do workers take home the smallest share of their salaries in Europe?

The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep? Euronews takes a closer look.

Euronews · Jun 29