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Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece as wildfires stretch across Europe - Reuters
Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece as wildfires stretch across Europe Reuters
August 14, 2026Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze - Reuters
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze Reuters
August 13, 2026Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident - Reuters
Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident Reuters
August 13, 2026Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says - reuters.com
Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says reuters.com
August 12, 2026Man charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
August 6, 2026Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes - Reuters
Wildfires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes Reuters
August 4, 2026Greek shipper Gas Log says LNG tanker stable after Strait of Hormuz incident - Reuters
Greek shipper Gas Log says LNG tanker stable after Strait of Hormuz incident Reuters
August 3, 2026Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course - Reuters
Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course Reuters
August 2, 2026Two dead in firefighting helicopter crash in Greece, Fire Service says - Reuters
Two dead in firefighting helicopter crash in Greece, Fire Service says Reuters
August 2, 2026Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain - Reuters
Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain Reuters
August 1, 2026France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters - Reuters
France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters Reuters
July 30, 2026Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe - Reuters
Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe Reuters
July 29, 2026Arsenal sign Greek forward Tzolis for £34m
Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.
July 23, 2026Greece to buy €3.5 billion air defence system from Israel, sources say - Reuters
Greece to buy €3.5 billion air defence system from Israel, sources say Reuters
July 23, 2026Rubio calls for global crackdown on far-left extremism
Democrats said the focus on left-wing groups was "politically partisan" and could target political opponents.
July 16, 2026Man Utd target Summerville - Thursday's gossip
West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, Everton consider moving for Manchester City's Rico Lewis, plus more.
July 15, 2026Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
July 15, 2026Ryanair jet window 'dislodged' during flight forcing emergency landing in Greece - Reuters
Ryanair jet window 'dislodged' during flight forcing emergency landing in Greece Reuters
July 10, 2026Five wounded in firebombings of homes linked to Greek governing party - Reuters
Five wounded in firebombings of homes linked to Greek governing party Reuters
July 1, 2026A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery - Reuters
A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery Reuters
July 1, 2026Three Britons reach Wimbledon through qualifying
A trio of Britons - Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris and Max Basing - qualify for the Wimbledon main draw.
June 25, 2026Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
June 24, 2026Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Greece southwest of Crete - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Greece southwest of Crete Reuters
June 20, 2026Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
June 18, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says - Reuters
Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says Reuters
May 28, 2026Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.
May 25, 2026Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
May 25, 2026Greek swimmer cashes in with 'world record' at Enhanced Games - Reuters
Greek swimmer cashes in with 'world record' at Enhanced Games Reuters
May 25, 2026Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.
May 22, 2026Greek probe finds suspected Ukrainian sea drone lost course after malfunction, sources say - Reuters
Greek probe finds suspected Ukrainian sea drone lost course after malfunction, sources say Reuters
May 15, 2026No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
May 10, 2026Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
May 9, 2026Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 8, 2026Greece investigating Ukrainian-made naval drone found in cave at island - Reuters
Greece investigating Ukrainian-made naval drone found in cave at island Reuters
May 8, 2026Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
May 1, 2026Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
April 28, 2026France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years - Reuters
France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years Reuters
April 19, 2026Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
April 14, 2026EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
April 9, 2026OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
April 9, 2026Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation - Reuters
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation Reuters
April 8, 2026Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.
April 8, 2026Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says - Reuters
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says Reuters
April 8, 2026Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash
Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.
April 1, 2026Exclusive: US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say Reuters
March 31, 2026Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
March 28, 2026Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea - Reuters
Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea Reuters
March 28, 2026Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
March 27, 2026NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
March 26, 2026Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say - Reuters
Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say Reuters
March 18, 2026Greek tanker hit by unidentified object near CPC terminal, suffers minor damage, operator says - Reuters
Greek tanker hit by unidentified object near CPC terminal, suffers minor damage, operator says Reuters
March 14, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Greek-operated tanker with Saudi oil cargo sails through Hormuz, ship tracking data shows - Reuters
Greek-operated tanker with Saudi oil cargo sails through Hormuz, ship tracking data shows Reuters
March 9, 2026Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
March 4, 2026Facebook largely back up after brief outage in the US, Downdetector shows - Reuters
Facebook largely back up after brief outage in the US, Downdetector shows Reuters
March 3, 2026European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
March 3, 2026France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026