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  • Australia Advances to Quarterfinals Despite Loss; Greece Keeps Olympic Hopes Alive

    Australia Advances to Quarterfinals Despite Loss; Greece Keeps Olympic Hopes Alive

    Lille, France – Despite a 77-71 loss to Greece, Australia secured their spot in the men’s Olympic basketball quarterfinals as Spain fell to a heartbreaking defeat against Canada. This result eliminates Spain from the tournament and keeps Greece’s hopes of advancing alive.

    Australia Advances to Quarterfinals Despite Loss; Greece Keeps Olympic Hopes Alive
  • Greece on high alert over possible attack on Israeli target

    Greece on high alert over possible attack on Israeli target

    Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities are on high alert after receiving a warning from foreign security services about potential attacks on an Israeli target in Greece following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

    Greece on high alert over possible attack on Israeli target
  • Greece Battles 62 Wildfires in 24 Hours Amid Intense Lightning Activity

    Greece Battles 62 Wildfires in 24 Hours Amid Intense Lightning Activity

    In the latest edition of the Henley Global Mobility Report for July 2024, Greece’s passport has secured its position as the 6th most powerful globally, granting its holders visa-free access to 188 countries and territories out of a total of 227.

    Greece Battles 62 Wildfires in 24 Hours Amid Intense Lightning Activity
  • Greece, Romania, Bulgaria Sign Military Mobility Agreement

    Greece, Romania, Bulgaria Sign Military Mobility Agreement

    In addition to the mobility corridor, Romania and Bulgaria signed a memorandum to establish a regional special operations command centre. This centre will plan and manage NATO's special operations forces in the Black Sea region, further bolstering regional security.

    Greece, Romania, Bulgaria Sign Military Mobility Agreement
  • Norwegian Travelers’ Top Picks in Greece for 2024

    Norwegian Travelers’ Top Picks in Greece for 2024

    The focus shifts to lesser-known, high-quality destinations that could become favorites among Norwegian tourists.

    Norwegian Travelers’ Top Picks in Greece for 2024
  • Greece considers limiting cruise ship visits to combat over-tourism

    Greece considers limiting cruise ship visits to combat over-tourism

    “I think we’ll do it next year,” Mitsotakis said, adding that new regulations could either restrict the total number of island berths or introduce a bidding process for slots.

    Greece considers limiting cruise ship visits to combat over-tourism
  • Greece elected to UN Security Council for 2025-26, FM Gerapetritis calls it ‘historic day’

    Greece elected to UN Security Council for 2025-26, FM Gerapetritis calls it 'historic day'

    "Today is a historic day for Greece, for our country's imprint in the world. The UN General Assembly voted predominantly in favour of our country. This is a great success. This shows the important capital that Greece has in the world, in the international environment," stressed Foreign Affairs Minister

    Greece elected to UN Security Council for 2025-26, FM Gerapetritis calls it ‘historic day’
  • 95.8% of bathing waters in Greece have “excellent quality”, says EEA

    95.8% of bathing waters in Greece have “excellent quality”, says EEA

    The highest share of excellent bathing waters is found in Cyprus, Croatia, Austria and Greece. In Belgium, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Malta, Austria and Romania, all officially identified bathing waters met at least the minimum quality standard in 2023.

    95.8% of bathing waters in Greece have “excellent quality”, says EEA
  • Libya, Greece at Odds Over Eastern Mediterranean EEZ

    Libya, Greece at Odds Over Eastern Mediterranean EEZ

    This complaint is likely due to a illegal 2022 agreement between Libya and Turkey that defined their EEZs, but this agreement is controversial because it ignores the presence of Greek islands, particularly Crete.

    Libya, Greece at Odds Over Eastern Mediterranean EEZ
  • Saharan dust reappears in southern, western Greece

    Saharan dust reappears in southern, western Greece

    EMY said the phenomenon will be weaker than it was in late April, when it created an otherworldly atmosphere in parts of southern Greece, including Athens. This time, the dust is expected to be more noticeable in Crete and the Peloponnese.

    Saharan dust reappears in southern, western Greece
  • Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline

    Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline

    Amidst a notable 4.0% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2023, Greece experienced a modest 0.3% increase in emissions, according to recent data released by Eurostat.

    Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline
  • Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds

    Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds

    Although the figure is the 5th highest in the EU, it has decreased since the previous EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey in 2019, where 51% of respondents in Greece had faced discrimination. 

    Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds
  • Greece Remains a Top Destination for American Travelers in 2024

    Greece Remains a Top Destination for American Travelers in 2024

    Greece remains one of the most popular European destinations for travelers from the United States in 2024, as confirmed at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2024. Greece won top honors at these awards.

    Greece Remains a Top Destination for American Travelers in 2024