English

Ioannis Karagiorgas

Earth News

Blue flag beaches: All the newly awarded sandy stretches in Europe

Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year.

Business

Greece's €5bn budget surplus blows past first-quarter 2026 forecasts

Greece's primary budget surplus reached €5.175bn in the first three months of 2026 — more than double the €2.298bn target — though the ministry said one-off transfers and early fund receipts inflated the headline figure.

Earth News

Cyprus doubles down on dolphin and whale protection as sightings spike

In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus.

Travel News

Ryanair hits out at Fraport Greece and the ‘German monopoly’

Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to 'break Fraport's monopoly'.

ADVERTISEMENT

Culture news

Nearly renovated Theological School of Halki faces fight to reopen

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that the school's renovation works will be completed in September but it is still awaiting permission from Turkey to reopen the facility after its forced closure in 1971.

Travel News

Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism and protect special areas

The development of tourism on the islands 'must continue without altering their special characteristics', said the Environment Minister, and 'the plan is open to correction', said the Tourism Minister.

Travel News

Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.

Business

Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid over the years

The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats.

Travel News

Tourist traffic in Cyprus down 30-40% but with signs of recovery

Concerns remain for tourism in Cyprus due to the war in Iran, though there are smiles of optimism from the recovery trend of the last few days with an increase in bookings.

Sport

IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus’s athletes but Russians still barred

The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams."

Sport

Attacking show expected as Bayern welcome PSG in Munich

Barcelona hold the record for the best attacking performance in the Champions League since 2000 - but PSG and Bayern are both close to breaking it.

Europe News

EU rules fuel Cyprus culling clash as farmers threaten protests

Protests are looming in Cyprus as farmers oppose mass culling and demand alternative EU measures. The Veterinary Association says NO.

Europe News

Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

Earth News

Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

Sport

The friends who united Évreux in a Champions League night to remember

The region of Evre in Normandy celebrated its two "children" who grew up together and gave a unique performance in the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as rivals

Travel News

Greeks prefer... Greece for their May Day holiday getaways

Based on Booking.com data, Greek travellers are choosing domestic destinations this weekend.

Europe News

Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored

New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards.

Culture news

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

Travel News

Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned

The ban means that you will not be able to hire umbrellas or sunbeds at some 251 beaches, many of which are marine NATURA 2000 sites.

Europe News

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.

ADVERTISEMENT