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Most victims in migrant boat collision in Greece had severe head injuries, diver says

A diver who helped recover bodies from a deadly collision between a boat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard vessel says most of the 15 people who died had suffered severe head injuries, as questions mounted over the circumstances of the incident

The Independent UK

Remote region in Greece has one of the most genetically distinct populations in Europe

A genetic analysis of the Deep Maniots living in Greece's southern Peloponnese region has revealed a close-knit, patriarchal community with roots in the Bronze Age.

LiveScience

Floyd Mayweather’s Mike Tyson fight in doubt as kickboxer teases showdown in Greece

Mayweather was announced last year to be fighting Tyson this spring, but a different ‘Iron Mike’ may be next

The Independent UK

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How this quiet Greek island made our first empty-nest holiday a truly romantic getaway

GREECE IN FOCUS: The first empty-nester holiday is a rite of passage for any couple, and after a year of grief and exhaustion, an escape to Paxos was exactly what Victoria Harper and her husband needed. Here she explains how – between the olive trees and turquoise sea – they…

The Independent UK

Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision

Greek coast guard patrol boats and a helicopter are searching in the Aegean Sea for possible missing people after a collision between a patrol vessel and a speedboat carrying migrants left at least 15 people dead

The Independent UK

Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 14 dead

A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios late Tuesday has left at least 14 migrants dead, while a search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers was underway in the area, the coast…

The Independent UK

Eight Greek islands you may not have heard of – for crowd-free travel in 2026

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ Greek island, but if you want to swerve the crowds, these less-traveled ones offer idyllic beaches and breathtaking views

The Independent UK

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"I captured this image while leaning over the side of a boat" – Dalmatian Pelican photo wins top bird photography award

Captured in northern Greece with a Sony A1, this image topped more than 2,200 entries to win SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025

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Seven underrated Greek destinations you must visit this year

TRAVEL FOCUS: As Greece feels the impact of overtourism due to rising visitor numbers, it’s still possible to find idyllic, lesser-visited spots. Olivia Campbell consults some seasoned travellers about their favourite places to escape to

The Independent UK

Connecting cultures: 'Journey to Ancient Greece' exhibition makes second stop on tour of China

Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the prehistoric period and classical antiquity, up to the years of Alexander the Great.

Euronews

Your guide to Golden Visas and homes in Greece, Turkey, Antigua and Malta that will buy you citizenship

Searches for citizenship by investment are soaring, so how does it work — and which of the over 100 options should you choose?

Evening Standard

World’s oldest wooden tools found in Greece push early human technology history back

Archaeologists working in southern Greece have identified wooden tools that appear to be the oldest of their kind ever found. The objects were recovered at the Marathousa 1 site in the Megalopolis Basin and dated to around 430,000 years ago. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy…

The Times of India

Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large

The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment.

Euronews

430,000-year-old wooden handheld tools from Greece are the oldest on record — and they predate modern humans

Archaeologists have found the oldest-known surviving examples of handheld wooden tools.

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Crete Is Calling—Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Bucket List

Secluded coves, seafood dinners, and a budding luxury scene.

International Business Times UK

LA Homeless Charity CEO Misused $23M of Public Money to Fund Lavish Lifestyle

The 42-year-old CEO of the Abundant Blessings nonprofit purchased a $125,000 Range Rover, designer clothes, and a vacation home in Greece using funds that were supposed to help the homeless.

The Independent UK

430,000-year-old well-preserved wooden tools are the oldest ever found

Alder digging or scraping tool found at lake-side site used for animal butchery

The Independent UK

Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far

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Explosion at cookie factory in central Greece kills at least 4

An explosion and fire at a cookie factory in central Greece killed at least four workers and left one person unaccounted for

Fortune

Binance chooses Greece to apply for a critical EU-wide crypto license

The crypto firm has filed for a MiCA license with Greek regulators ahead of a critical summer deadline.

The Conversation

Mark Carney invoked Thucydides at Davos – what people get wrong about this ancient Greek writer’s take on power

In his speech to this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney mourned the demise of international cooperation by evoking an authority from ancient Greece.

The Independent UK

Israel will aid Greece in countering military drone swarms

Israel is set to help Greece develop technology to counter military drone swarms

Euronews

Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling charges

After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece.

Euronews

Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

The Conversation

Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them – and fight flames with swarms of drones

Growing up in Greece, wildfires were a constant presence each summer. In 2007, I remember watching TV footage of fires ravaging the Peloponnese peninsula and island of Evia, destroying forests and homes, taking lives. The sight of helicopters and firefighting aircraft crossing the smoky skies was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

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