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BUSINESS3d agoHow Greece became a ‘nation of waiters’Tourism has delivered jobs, investment and prosperity. But after decades of rapid growth, many Greeks worry the country is turning into ‘one giant hotel’Irish Times World
WORLD4d agoThe architectural heritage of Greece's Kea island: Vibrant colours, stone houses and watermillsKea has around 2,500 permanent residents, and despite the growth of tourism, the island has managed to retain its traditional character.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT6d agoTurkey's new deal on Mediterranean maritime boundaries with Libya is exacerbating issues with Greece and the EUTurkey and Libya plan to redraw maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean as part of a new economic corridor. This has sparked strong protests from Greece, and has also drawn the European Union into the conflict.DW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoGreece Politics Explained , Who Holds Power in 2026This article explains Greek politics and identifies who is expected to hold power in 2026. It provides an overview of the political landscape in Greece.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 23Greece joins push to ban social media for minorsA growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 23Greece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15Greece has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15. New rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and are designed to protect children's mental health.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 21Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protestThousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protestThousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Thousands march for school funding in GreeceTeachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 21Eurozone government debt climbs to 88.8% of GDP as Italy closes in on GreeceGovernment debt in the eurozone rose to 88.8% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, with Italy closing in on Greece, the most indebted member state, and France's debt climbing to 119.1% as its borrowing costs topped 5%.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Greece: Protesters demand increased funding for public educationStudents, teachers and civil servants are demonstrating in Greece today, protesting over staff shortages, poor infrastructure and the cost of living. Dozens of students have set up tents in the Square facing Parliament, in Athens, and on a pedestrian street in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 21Greece tourism: August 2026 arrivals up 2.6%, with foreign visitors leading growthArrivals reached 7.43 million and overnight stays 34.69 million, with short-stay rentals up 5.2%, compared with just 1.5% for hotels and campsites.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 1912 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off GreeceAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTEROct 19Greece: At least 12 die in migrant drownings overnightDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 18Greece explains why it is not supplying Patriot missiles to UkraineAthens will continue to support Ukraine without compromising its own defense capabilities.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 16GOP leader in Greece levels jaw - dropping claims against ousted Trump ambassadorA GOP leader in Greece has made significant allegations against a former Trump ambassador. This indicates a political dispute with international and party implications.rawstory.com · United States
DISASTEROct 15Deadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and TurkeyThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 15Europe’s debt map flips: Belgium borrows like Greece as France pays more than ItalyEurozone treasuries are preparing record bond sales for 2027 just as the IMF warns that borrowing costs have hit a two-decade high.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conductThe White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.NPR News
POLITICSOct 13US Ambassador leaves Greece after accusations of corruptionDe Amerikaanse ambassadeur voor Griekenland, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is vandaag afgetreden. President Trump liet eerder deze week weten dat hij om haar ontslag had gevraagd na beschuldigingen van corruptie. Guilfoyle, voorheen presentator bij Fox News, lag onder vuur na berichten dat ze een geldschieter van Trump had gevraagd om 100.000 dollar over te maken zodat ze haar persoonlijke creditcardschulden kon afbetalen. Dat zou zijn gebeurd enkele dagen voor de hoorzitting in het Congres over haar nominatie als ambassadeur. Volgens The Wall Street Journal is de geldschieter niet ingegaan op GuilfoyleNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 13Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece after allegations of misconductGuilfoyle announced that her time in her post is "coming to an end."ABC News
POLITICSOct 13Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegationsGuilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".BBC World
POLITICSOct 13Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece resigned due to several accusations of 'misconduct'Journalistic reports revealed that Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly accepted improper gifts and offered political influence in exchange for personal debt payments. Publications also detailed demands for luxury travel, pressure on a local official, and tensions with staff.Clarín
POLITICSOct 13Kimberly Guilfoye : US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegationsKimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece. President Trump previously said he was unhappy with her amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.DW News [en]