Greece

Greek coast guard and migrant-carrying speedboat collide, killing 15

At least 15 people died when a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios, with searches for those missing ongoing.

4 February 2026

Culture news

Ties that bind: Ancient Greece exhibition continues tour of China

Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the prehistoric period and classical antiquity, up to the years of Alexander the Great.

1 February 2026

Travel News

Why travellers will flock to this overlooked Greek island in 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources.

30 January 2026

Earth News

Venomous lionfish are invading Greek waters. Should we be eating them?

'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.

29 January 2026

Economy

Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large

The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment.

29 January 2026

Greece

At least four people dead in fire at Greek biscuit factory

According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed.

26 January 2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Greek PM joins to debrief on emergency EU Summit

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

23 January 2026

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

22 January 2026

Destinations

Europe’s most-recommended travel destinations for 2026

While every list is different, we’ve rounded up the places that have been mentioned again and again.

17 January 2026

Europe News

Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling

After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece.

16 January 2026

Make it Work

How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens

In partnership with the European Commission

A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

7 January 2026

Greece

Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers

Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000.

6 January 2026

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Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

6 January 2026

Greece

Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over Greece hotel heist

Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia.

6 January 2026

Sport

Stefanos Tsitsipas says constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia

2 January 2026

Greece

One dead and three missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island

Twenty-six migrants reached shore and alerted authorities to others at sea. Search operations continue as Mediterranean crossings remain deadly.

29 December 2025

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage

The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said.

25 December 2025

Greece

Over 600 migrants reach Crete in 24 hours amid route shift

More than 600 migrants arrived on Crete in 24 hours as smugglers shift routes from Libya. Greece saw 18% decline overall but Crete sees concentrated arrivals.

20 December 2025

Greece

Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge

Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.

19 December 2025

Greece

Greece receives navy frigate from France as military upgrade continues

Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.

18 December 2025