News from Greece
Missing diver sparks urgent search in Greece’s most dangerous dive site
A major search operation is ongoing in southern Greece after an experienced diver disappeared inside a dangerous underwater cave system known locally as the “Devil’s...
Miracle puppy survives 9 days alone on freezing 1,900m Greek mountain before dramatic rescue
A young dog in Greece has stunned rescuers after surviving nine days alone on an icy mountain peak nearly 1,900 metres above sea level. The nine-month-old...
Greece sends frigates and F-16s to Cyprus following drone incidents
Greece has deployed naval and air force assets to Cyprus as security concerns grow in the eastern Mediterranean following a series of incidents linked to...
Greece sets weight limit on donkey rides as tourism debate heats up
A rule limiting how much weight tourists can put on working donkeys in Greece is drawing fresh attention, reopening a heated debate about animal tourism...
Greece golden visa 2026: What’s changed, what it costs and who can still apply
If you’ve been eyeing Greece’s Golden Visa as your ticket into Europe, 2026 has brought a few twists you need to know about. The programme, launched...
Greece arrests air force officer on suspicion of spying for China
Greek defence authorities have detained a member of the Hellenic Armed Forces on suspicion of espionage tied to China, in what officials describe as a...
Deadly explosion at Violanta Biscuit Factory in Greece
A fire at the Violanta biscuit factory in central Greece has killed at least five workers and injured several others. The incident occurred on January...
Greece reopens affordable Golden Visa route for Brits after Spain scraps programme
Brits seeking a route back to long-term EU residency have been handed a boost after Greece announced a major update to its Golden Visa programme,...
Princess Irene of Greece, sister of former Queen of Spain, dies aged 83
Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, the younger sister of Queen Sofía of Spain, has died at the age of 83, the Spanish royal household...
Air traffic control failure empties Greek skies of planes
A serious technical issue in Greece's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption to flights nationwide on Sunday, January 4, grounding hundreds of departures and...
More visitors, more spending: Greece’s tourism boom is about more than just numbers
Greece has long been one of Europe’s tourism heavyweights, but new figures suggest the country’s latest success story is not simply about attracting more visitors....
Greece freezes assets of five Russian-linked petroleum firms
Greece has frozen the assets of five petroleum trading companies as part of European Union sanctions enforcement. The decision was made by the head of...
Greece under water as Storm Byron hits holiday islands
Greek authorities have issued red code alerts across multiple regions as Storm Byron brings heavy rainfall and strong winds. Areas affected include Attica, Central Macedonia,...
Europe’s biggest family bonus? Greece to cut taxes based on number of kids
Greece is gearing up for a major shake-up of its tax system, and it all centres on one thing: convincing people to have more children....