Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems PM says ban will come into force in January if it is backed by parliament and calls for united action across EU The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose Doctors reported a highly unusual case of parasitic fly infection in a woman in Greece. LiveScience · Apr 8
As Greece battles illegal fishing, new digital platform aims to step up protection of marine life Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear. Euronews · Apr 7
Centauros: Greece's anti-drone system that changes 'war of drones' at low cost The anti-drone system, named after a mythical creature symbolising untamed forces of nature, uses electronic warfare technology to detect and neutralise UAVs without munitions. Euronews · Apr 7
GDP per capita in purchasing power: Which were Europe's richest and poorest countries in 2025? Gross domestic product per capita in purchasing power standards varies significantly across Europe in 2025. One in three people in the EU lives in a country where GDP per capita in PPS is above the EU average. Euronews · Apr 7
Summer holidays: Why travellers are swapping the Riviera for the Balkans Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene. Euronews · Apr 6
Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week A recent Randstad analysis indicates that only Greece, Cyprus and France have a higher percentage of employees habitually working 49 hours or more per week than in Portugal. Euronews · Apr 5
3 Greek ministers quit as EU investigates alleged farm subsidy fraud Three Greek government ministers have resigned amid a widening European Union investigation into alleged farm subsidy fraud The Independent UK · Apr 3
Greece clamps down on black market fishing as endangered sea urchins pushed towards extinction Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits. Euronews · Apr 3
Which European countries' ships are most hit by the Hormuz crisis? In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region. Euronews · Apr 3
Storm Erminio lashes much of Greece as Saharan dust blankets Crete South-east Italy also affected by heavy rain, and snow at higher altitudes, while deadly flooding hits Afghanistan The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man The Independent UK · Apr 2
Could the Middle East conflict open the door to price controls? Here’s how it works in Greece The US-Israel war with Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy and predictions of COVID‑era inflation are becoming hard to ignore. In many countries, these pressures are already being felt, as households struggle to afford essentials. The Conversation · Apr 2
The war that broke Greece: How Athens and Sparta destroyed their own world The Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BCE, is one of the most defining conflicts in the history of the ancient Greeks. The war, which saw Athens and Sparta, along with their respective allies, engage in a protracted war, not only redefined the Greek world but did so… The Times of India · Apr 2
International Business Times UK · Apr 1 Iran War Expansion: Greece Prepares for Possible Attack as US Issues Urgent Warning for American Tourists Greece has deployed frigates and F-16s to defend Cyprus and raised security at 50 potential targets after Iran threatened tourist sites worldwide.
Euronews · Apr 1 EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of 11 Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 The Greek monk spring playbook to renew healthy eating habits In Greece, even McDonald’s franchises get into the lean Lent spirit by adding seasonal menu items
Bored Panda · Mar 30 Geography Fans, This One’s For You: Name 30 Countries From Their Spot On The Map Can you recognize Portugal from just a tiny spot on the map? Let’s test that. In this round, you’ll travel across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with 30 countries to recognize - from Greece and Norway to Kenya, Argentina, and New Zealand. Each question shows a world map with…
Kiplinger · Mar 29 I'm Treating My Kids and Grandkids to a Greek Cruise, But My Son Can't Go. Do I Owe Him a Check to Keep Things Fair? I'm disappointed my son can't go to Greece with us, but we can't reschedule. I want him to feel we are treating him fairly.
Euronews · Mar 28 Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87 The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024.
Euronews · Mar 28 Europe's farms are reeling from the Iran war. Regenerative farmers saw it coming The Iran war has sent fertiliser prices soaring – but these farmers aren’t fazed.
The Independent UK · Mar 27 A world in bloom: Spring flowers unfold from Tokyo to Mexico, in photos From soft peach to vivid pink and purple blooms, spring arrives in a burst of color across the Northern Hemisphere. In Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, streets and parks are awash in a sea of cherry blossoms. Across the plains of Greece’s largest peach-producing region, orchards unfurl like a pink veil…
Euronews · Mar 25 'Stunning and heavenly': Vast fields of pink peach blossom draw visitors to northern Greece Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Why thousands of people travel to Greece every spring for peach blossoms Blossoming trees unfold each spring across the plains of Veria, Greece
Euronews · Mar 23 Tempi train tragedy trial adjourned until April amid chaos in courtroom slammed as too small Hundreds of people turned up for the trial into the 2023 train collision that left 57 dead, leading to complaints from lawyers that the venue was "insultingly" unsuitable.