Greece

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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. The country comprises nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of over 10 million. Athens is the nation's capital and its largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras.

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The Garden of Pythia: Oracles and AI installation turn Greek landscape into living artwork The Garden of Pythia: Oracles and AI installation turn Greek landscape into living artwork Greece's Delphi oracle is the inspiration behind an immersive art installation by data artist Charles.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:26Published 6 hours ago

Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence systems and technologies. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 days ago

At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published 2 weeks ago

Greece Flood Turns Paradise Into Chaos: Cars Swept, Streets Submerged, Tourists Stranded - Videos A powerful storm has unleashed catastrophic flooding on Greece’s famous tourist islands, turning the picturesque streets of Mykonos and Paros into raging rivers. Shocking visuals show cars being.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published 2 weeks ago

Greece Storm: Storms & Floods Paralyze Greek Islands, Travel Ban & Flight Cancellations Worsen Chaos Greece Storm: Severe storms and flash floods have brought the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos to a standstill. Authorities issued mandatory traffic bans as roads turned into raging rivers, sweeping.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 2 weeks ago

Which EU countries rank best in the world for women's health? Which EU countries rank best in the world for women's health? In 12 EU countries, women's satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%. READ.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

From drunk driving to skipping the seatbelt: Which EU country has the most reckless drivers? From drunk driving to skipping the seatbelt: Which EU country has the most reckless drivers? A new study reveals alarming data on the state of driving in Latvia, Austria, and Greece. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump : Greek Independence Day at White House \| Heritage Celebration and Cultural Event Trump celebrating Greek Independence was the highlight at the White House event hosted by President Donald Trump. The Greek Heritage Celebration honored Greek traditions, with Archbishop Elpidophoros.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 18:50Published 3 weeks ago

Reportage: Onboard a French minehunting ship in the Mediterranean Reportage: Onboard a French minehunting ship in the Mediterranean Euronews joined the French minehunting ship Le Capricorne for a day during the Ariadne 2025 exercise in Greece. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:40Published on March 14, 2025

Rearming Europe is the EU's next folly, Yanis Varoufakis tells Euronews Rearming Europe is the EU's next folly, Yanis Varoufakis tells Euronews Economist, politician and the former Greek finance minister welcomed the easing of the German debt brake but believes that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:15Published on March 11, 2025

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Parts of UK set to be hotter than Greece and Spain as spring sunshine continues Parts of the UK could be hotter than cities in Greece and Spain this week, as the country continues to bathe in spring sunshine. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Police in Greece fire tear gas as protest marking deadly train crash anniversary turns violent Greek police have fired tear gas at demonstrators throwing petrol bombs after a protest marking the anniversary of the country's worst-ever train crash turned violent. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2025
Raducanu beats Sakkari in Dubai to end losing run Britain's Emma Raducanu ends her losing run with a straight sets victory over Greece's Maria Sakkari in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
Greece declares state of emergency on Santorini after earthquakes Greece's authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini after a series of earthquakes shook the popular tourist destination. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2025

What's behind 'unusual' Santorini earthquakes, how long could they last, and what should tourists do? Multiple earthquakes rattling the Greek island of Santorini have prompted thousands of people to flee, disrupted travel for tourists and damaged infrastructure. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2025
Thousands flee Santorini after spike in earthquakes Thousands have fled the Greek island of Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes shook the Aegean Sea in recent days. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2025
Greek island on earthquake alert after more than 200 tremors More than 200 tremors near the island of Santorini have prompted Greek authorities to close schools and tell residents to avoid some ports and drain swimming pools. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2025
Cardiff midfielder Siopis set to join Panathinaikos Cardiff City midfielder Manolis Siopis is set to return to Greece with a permanent move to Panathinaikos. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025

Scots to face Belarus, Greece & Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying Scotland will face Belarus, Greece and Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying in the autumn of 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024
India-Greece ties reinforced at international seminar in Thessaloniki The 2nd International Conference on "History, Science, Entrepreneurship, and Society" in Athens strengthened Indo-Hellenic relations. Academics, diplomats, and policymakers explored shared cultural.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 12, 2024
Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet Downing Street has said the future of the Elgin Marbles is a matter for the British Museum, as Sir Keir Starmer met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2024	GB lose to Greece in EuroBasket qualifier Great Britain suffer a 77-67 defeat to Greece in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2024
Scotland face Greece in Nations League play-off Scotland take on Greece over two legs in March to determine if they stay in the top tier of the Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024	UK police to investigate treatment of England fans Local police in Athens are said to have used riot shields and tear gas to control England fans before the Nations League fixture with Greece. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2024
FA investigating after England fans complain of 'heavy-handed policing and tear gas' in Greece Some England fans have reported facing heavy-handed policing and tear gas as they tried to enter the Olympic Stadium for Wednesday's Nations League match with Greece. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2024	Watch: Republic of Ireland lacking confidence - Hallgrimsson Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says the "jersey is a bit too heavy" for some of his players after the 2-0 defeat by Greece in the Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
Republic of Ireland 'sick' of losing - Collins Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins says that they are "sick" of losing after their 2-0 defeat against Greece in the Uefa Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024	Coleman out of Republic of Ireland's Greece game Seamus Coleman is ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game against Greece and is replaced in the squad by Festy Ebosele. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding Hundreds of thousands of dead fish have blanketed a Greek tourist port, leaving authorities scrambling to clean up. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2024	Haptic hoses and hot suits: How VR is helping firefighters prepare for climate change challenges It's summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and wildfires have been raging in Greece, Madeira and France. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2024
How climate change is driving extreme fires in Greece Just as an enormous wildfire tears through the suburbs of Athens, scientists in Europe are racing to understand why "extreme" fires like this are becoming more common. Sky News - Published on August 13, 2024