How Greece is using digital tools to enforce its alcohol and tobacco sales bans for minors Three digital tools aim to help Greece curb the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children and teenagers. Euronews · Nov 20, 2025
Russian strike hits Turkish LNG tanker in Odesa prompting evacuation of villages in Romania Border regions of Romania have repeatedly recorded the wreckage of drones, believed to have been launched by Russia towards Ukraine. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
Zelenskyy signs LNG deal with Greece, the first EU country to adopt US energy agenda The agreement stipulates that gas will be transported from December 2025 to March 2026 with the aim of providing energy to Kyiv in the midst of the coming harsh winter. Euronews · Nov 16, 2025
Greece announces €2.5 billion plan to tackle drought and secure water supply Climate change and the drought "threaten" Athens with water scarcity for the first time in 30 years. The emergency plan aims to avoid this. Euronews · Oct 30, 2025
Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky in US for Trump meeting after President announces new Putin summit Ukrainian president will hold talks in the Oval Office after Trump said he would meet Putin in Hungary The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Greek riot police scuffle with protesting doctors during hospital tour by PM Mitsotakis Riot police have scuffled with medical staff at an Athens public hospital, after dozens of staff gathered to protest the state of public health services during a visit to the hospital by the country’s prime minister The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
General strike against 13-hour work day brings Greece to a halt Transport systems, hospitals and schools hit, as workers say laws kill hopes of work-life balance The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
General Strike In Greece Over 13-hour Workday Plans Greece will grind to a halt on Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce a 13-hour workday. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Countries that threaten EU can't participate in defence, Greek PM Mitsotakis says Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
Google’s top AI scientist says this is what he thinks will be the next generation’s most needed skill The neuroscientist and former chess prodigy was talking at an ancient Roman theatre in Athens The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Greece announces €1.6bn relief package to tackle population decline Government to use tax breaks and other financial incentives to encourage people to have more children The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025
Greek prime minister unveils broad tax-cuts package in keynote policy speech Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a 1.6 billion-euro ($1.87 billion) tax cuts package in a keynote speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 It’s the big fat Greek farming scandal – devised by the political elite and paid for by ordinary people A massive EU subsidy scandal has pulled back the curtain to reveal how power operates in Greece, says journalist Alexander Clapp
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025 Greece passes draconian legislation with prison terms for rejected asylum seekers Those who have asylum claims rejected and do not leave within 14 days will face prison terms of two to five years
Euronews · Aug 29, 2025 No, Greek PM's wife didn't buy a multi-million-euro flat with public funds The Greek government's director of digital communications has warned of a recent barrage of misinformation in the country.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 Voices: Want to see how quickly Farage’s migrant plan would unravel? Just look at Greece… COMMENT: Several of the draconian schemes that a Reform UK government would implement in Britain have already been tried by Athens – and failed, says Thimios Tzallas
Euronews · Aug 18, 2025 Greek island of Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher asylum policy Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week.
Euronews · Jul 24, 2025 Greek PM unveils national plan to combat worsening water scarcity and climate-driven droughts The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications
Radio France Internationale · Jul 12, 2025 Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.
Euronews · Jul 11, 2025 Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.
Euronews · Jul 10, 2025 Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as arrivals from Libya 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.
International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025 Greece To Halt Asylum Hearings For Migrants On Boats From Africa Greece will suspend all asylum hearings for migrants arriving on boats from North Africa for three months, the prime minister said Wednesday following a rise in migrant arrivals from Libya.