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Europe

Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea

At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

Destinations

The world’s best destinations for ‘golden hour’

Greece dominated the golden hour list, with four destinations making the top 10, including the Lindos Acropolis in Rhodes.

Travel News

Chios airport set for four-month closure amid strong local opposition

Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety.

Europe

US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration was "looking at" firing Guilfoyle and that they were "not happy" with the situation.

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Europe

Trump considers dismissing US ambassador to Greece amid controversies

Trump and Rubio will reportedly discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's employment this week after she was embroiled in a series of controversies concerning ethics and procedural violations in her post as US Ambassador to Greece.

Economy

Greece announces 30% increase in heating allowance

The government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices.

Europe

Woman, 44, rescued after 20 hours in sea: Greek coastguard

The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement.

Tech News

Greece's social media ban for under-15s: What you need to know

The government argues that setting a clear age limit, combined with reliable age checks, will help protect children from potential risks associated with social media usage.

Smart Regions

Ai Stratis, Greece’s pioneer in energy self-sufficiency with renewable

In ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy.

Tech News

Three in four EU workers face suspicious emails and links, report finds

Phishing remains the most common cyber threat — only one in two respondents say they are able to spot a deepfake video.

Sport

First Russian team in European tournament strikes diplomatic moves

The Kazan club was the first Russian club to play an official European club match in Greece, after discreet pressure to keep Russian symbols out of the Serafio pool.

Travel News

Santorini: Wine, gastronomy and experiences beyond the famous sunsets

At the October tourism forum, GNTO representatives presented the travel preferences of tourists from key European markets, and local authorities are preparing 32 short videos to highlight lesser-known aspects of the Greek island.

Health news

Type 1 diabetes 'should not set the limits on a child's sports dreams'

'Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes.

Europe

Rubio urges Europe to take on more defence responsibility

The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.

Tech News

The 'death' of back-office jobs: Office work in the AI storm

From insurance payouts to banking, AI is taking over tasks that once took hours or days of human work — which office jobs are first in line for automation?

Health news

New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's disease

The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases.

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