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Greek migrant camp is set alight as clashes shake Chios island

Clashes broke out on the island of Chios when rumours circulated that a woman had died from COVID-19 but blood tests proved negative.

Economy

More financial protection needed from EU: former Greek finance chief

The EU must be there to support member states’ economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, former Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou tells Euronews.

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Mask-wearing chocolate bunnies bring rare bit of joy amid lockdown

Chocolate bunnies wearing protective masks are hopping off the shelves at an Athens pastry shop.

Greece

MSF: Europe 'turning a blind eye' to coronavirus risk in migrant camps

Medecins Sans Frontieres has accused Europe of “turning a blind eye” to migrants stuck in camps on Greek islands, pointing to the impossibility of social distancing measures to avoid spreading coronavirus in such conditions.

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Greece

Greece begins digital odyssey as coronavirus crisis sparks innovation

The pandemic has sparked the government of Greece to innovate like never before. The birthplace of democracy is going digital. But will the changes stick?

Greece

Greece uses TV to teach school children during COVID-19 lockdown

The Greek state broadcaster ERT has started offering lessons on television for children kept out of class because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Ocean

What’s killing our underwater ecosystems?

In partnership with the European Commission

One million land and marine species may become extinct, many within decades. What could Europe do to preserve and restore its marine biodiversity?

Ocean

The importance of restoring marine biodiversity

In partnership with the European Commission

Facing the challenge of up to one million land and marine species becoming extinct within decades, scientists in Crete who are looking at ways to restore marine diversity.

Greece

Migrants exposed to coronavirus

Migrants arriving in Greece say they are being given no protection from coronavirus as UNHCR describes conditions in some camps as inhumane

Greece

COVID-19: No parade on National Day as Greece fights coronavirus

It is 199 years since the beginning of the war against the Ottoman Empire that saw Greece become an independent state.

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'Stay home': Greek graffiti artist sends a plea over coronavirus

He had to paint on the roof of his apartment building because Greece, like several other European countries, is on lockdown.

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Europe must act to stop coronavirus outbreak in Lesbos, say MEPs

NGOs and MEPs are calling on the EU to act to prevent an outbreak of novel coronavirus in overcrowded camps in Greece.

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How can new technology improve animal welfare and farming efficiency?

In partnership with The European Commission

Precision Farming - or Smart Farming - is aimed at better targeting of resources to the individual animal or crop to avoid waste and improve results and welfare. The sector is set to double by 2025.

Greece

Coronavirus: Greek priest arrested for holding mass during lockdown

The priest was released after being asked to follow the measures introduced by the Greek government and the Church of Greece amid the coronavirus crisis.

Greece

Migrants in overcrowded Greek camps to be offered €2,000 to go home

The EU and Greek government have agreed a financial aid package to encourage migrants in overcrowded camps on Greek islands to voluntarily return to their country of origin.

Greece

Turkish asylum seeker sues over claims she was returned to Greece

Ayse Erdogan says the Greek authorities forced her back over the border to Turkey - in contravention of international law - and she has the evidence to prove it.

Europe

Erdogan likens Greek authorities to Nazis for returning migrants

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there was "no difference" between the Nazis and the Greek authorities forcibly repelling migrants.

World News

European churches take measures to contain coronavirus outbreak

As churches across Europe are cancelling masses and banning believers from kissing sculptures, the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has said that diseases cannot be transmitted via holy communion,

Greece

Frontex operation in Greece "lacks legal basis"

Frontex has to operate while respecting European and human rights law, and this cannot be the case when migrants cannot apply for asylum.

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Euroviews. This is Europe in 2020, not Orwell’s 1984. The language we use to talk about refugees matters ǀ View

This language of invasion has become increasingly mainstream as it trips off the tongue of populist political leaders around the world. These populists stoke xenophobia and dangerous nationalism to gain and retain power, erecting fences and walls as physical embodiments of their prejudice.