United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Thursday that the latest discussions on Cyprus were "constructive" and that progress had been made on several initiatives.
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus said formal negotiations on the island’s future will not resume unless Turkish Cypriots’ sovereign equality and international status are recognised.
Greece is bracing for a powerful heatwave set to peak early next week, with forecasts warning of temperatures reaching up to 43°C and a heightened risk of wildfires across the country according to local media reports on Wednesday (16 July).
Southern Europe is facing an intense wildfire season as heatwaves and dry conditions threaten to spark more blazes across the Mediterranean in the weeks ahead.
A group of high-profile British political figures and commentators has threatened legal action to block the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, accusing the British Museum of engaging in secretive negotiations with Athens.
Greece closed the Acropolis and limited outdoor work on Tuesday as a severe heat wave pushed temperatures above 40°C, marking the country’s second major heat event this season.
A searing heat wave sweeping in from Western Europe has gripped Greece, prompting emergency measures as temperatures soar across the country.
Greece is experiencing a deepening water crisis, with both surface and underground reserves dropping sharply due to overuse, outdated infrastructure, and prolonged drought, local media reported Friday.
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Crete’s Ierapetra region after a destructive wildfire scorched farmland, forced evacuations, and damaged infrastructure.
Greece is expecting a second major heatwave this summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40°C from Sunday, prompting warnings about public health impacts and heightened wildfire risks across multiple regions.
The independent transmission operator ICGB will conduct annual auctions on July 7th and 21st for firm and interruptible capacity on the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector, offering participants a chance to secure key gas transmission capacity.
Five senior Greek government officials, including a cabinet minister, have resigned amid an EU fraud investigation over the mismanagement of farming subsidies.
Greek firefighters are battling a large wildfire south of Athens as the country faces its first major heat wave of the summer, with temperatures nearing 40°C and strong winds fuelling the flames.
Greek authorities have arrested a Georgian woman suspected of accidentally causing one of the wildfires devastating the island of Chios by discarding a cigarette, amid ongoing efforts to control the fires.
Greece’s shipping minister warns that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel would have serious global economic consequences.
Thousands rallied in Athens to call for the opening of the Rafah border crossing and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion in Greece offered a stunning celestial spectacle on Wednesday evening (11 June), for a brilliant full moon—known as the “Strawberry Moon” as it rose above the historic columns.
Greece and Egypt have committed to preserving the historic and spiritual status of St Catherine’s Monastery after a court ruling raised concerns about its future use and surrounding land.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for a new law that will impose stricter penalties on migrants who stay in the country after their asylum claims are rejected.
Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited.
Greek gas supplier DEPA Commercial has announced a €600 million agreement to construct a 792 MW gas-fired power plant in Larissa, aiming to boost energy supply, create jobs, and reduce electricity prices amid the country’s green transition.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected recent statements by Greek authorities on the anniversary of the disputed “Pontus” claims, calling them unfounded and detached from historical facts.
A 38-year-old woman died early Saturday in Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying detonated before she could place it outside a bank, according to Greek police.
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
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