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Capital

Athens

Head of State

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Head of Government

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron after the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE

European Union

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

19 Jul 2026 - 6:32PM

China shipbuilding

Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders amid Iran war turmoil

17 Jul 2026 - 11:00PM

European Union

4 Greek MPs charged over multimillion EU farm fraud scandal

16 Jul 2026 - 7:59PM

Aviation

Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight

The man was pulled back inside by other passengers and has been hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.

10 Jul 2026 - 6:25PM

A Ryanair passenger plane is parked at Cologne in Germany. Greek media reported the incident had occurred over North Macedonia, and said the window had been broken by a piece of debris that detached from one of the plane’s engines. Photo: dpa

Terrorism

Greek anti-terror police arrest 3 after car blast kills 1

Leftist and anarchist groups often use improvised explosives to target political figures, banks and companies in Greece.

10 Jul 2026 - 6:03PM

Germany

Germany jails man 10 years for fatal attack on train conductor

The man had attacked the conductor after being found without a ticket, hitting the conductor so hard that he later died of brain haemorrhage.

9 Jul 2026 - 7:10PM

Extreme weather

‘Help us’: wildfires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as mercury soars

The early fires have already devastated an area twice as big as Manhattan across the three nations. Blazes have also hit Greece.

5 Jul 2026 - 7:29PMvideocam

People watch as a firefighting plane tries to battle a wildfire by a motorway near Beziers, France, on Friday. Photo: Reuters

China exports

As Europe sizzles amid extreme heat, the hunt for China’s ACs remains elusive

While Europe sweats its way through torturous temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, China cannot get ACs transported over fast enough.

2 Jul 2026 - 6:55PMvideocam

Venezuelan crisis

In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into huge US-led debt restructuring

Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off.

26 Jun 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

China-India relations

Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.

26 Jun 2026 - 4:20AMvideocam

The Pax Silica summit in Washington brought together countries seeking to strengthen AI supply chains. Photo: Handout

History

Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Restoration of the western gable of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been completed.

19 Jun 2026 - 1:03PM

The Parthenon’s restored west pediment atop the Acropolis in Athens. Photo: AP

China-EU relations

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

18 Jun 2026 - 10:17AMvideocam

Science

China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping

Powered by molten salt reactors, the complex will function as a container terminal and zero-carbon platform.

5 Jun 2026 - 1:49PMvideocam

United Nations

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.

4 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM

The Austrian delegation celebrate their result. Photo: dpa

Science

Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?

A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground.

21 May 2026 - 5:00PM

The Aetolia-Acarnania region in Greece held particular significance during the Hellenistic period when there were extensive cultural exchanges across Eurasia. Photo: Wikipedia

Hantavirus

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

Two passengers, French and American, test positive as governments take extensive precautions for evacuees.

11 May 2026 - 8:48PM

Israel-Gaza war

Spanish, Brazilian flotilla activists released after detention in Israel

Israel deported two activists it detained near Greece for leading an aid flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade on Gaza.

10 May 2026 - 6:06PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted near Greece were brought to Israel for interrogation, and appeared in court on Sunday.

3 May 2026 - 4:34PMvideocam

Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic departure from Barcelona’s Port Vell on April 12, after the departure of the flotilla was postponed due to bad weather. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, detaining dozens

Organisers accuse Israel of ‘abduction’ after boats are seized nearly 1,000km from the Palestinian enclave.

1 May 2026 - 9:35AM

European Union

Greece man, 89, arrested after Athens shooting injures 5

The man is said to have hidden a gun under his coat before firing shots at a social security office and a courthouse.

28 Apr 2026 - 10:59PM

My Take

My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image

Making border control digital should be a natural step. But it has so far led to long queues, delays, confusion and chaos.

25 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM

Cruise tourists on their way to visit the city of Palma in Mallorca after disembarking at the port. Photo: dpa

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution.

20 Apr 2026 - 9:49PM

Hong Kong’s food safety watchdog has urged people allergic to gluten not to eat a Marks & Spencer vanilla yoghurt product. Photo: Handout

Food and Drinks

Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations

Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.

19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

Tourism

As the planet heats up, Greece fortifies its ruins

Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme weather events.

14 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM

Germany

In Germany, a woman bites a railway worker to get through closing doors

The employee tried to stop the woman trying to board a train as the doors were closing.

8 Apr 2026 - 7:53PM

A sign in front of the Munich-Pasing train station. Photo: dpa

Middle East

Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

The two ships, which had turned back on Friday, are the first non-Iranian container ships to leave the Gulf since the war began.

31 Mar 2026 - 4:30AMvideocam

An illustration of a map showing the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters

European Union

Criminal trial begins in Greece for rail disaster that killed 57

Most of the 36 defendants - all rail and transport officials - face serious charges linked to endangering public transport.

23 Mar 2026 - 9:17PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash

Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.

22 Mar 2026 - 4:20PM

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Greece

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders amid Iran war turmoil

4 Greek MPs charged over multimillion EU farm fraud scandal

Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight

The man was pulled back inside by other passengers and has been hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.

Greek anti-terror police arrest 3 after car blast kills 1

Leftist and anarchist groups often use improvised explosives to target political figures, banks and companies in Greece.

Germany jails man 10 years for fatal attack on train conductor

The man had attacked the conductor after being found without a ticket, hitting the conductor so hard that he later died of brain haemorrhage.

‘Help us’: wildfires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as mercury soars

The early fires have already devastated an area twice as big as Manhattan across the three nations. Blazes have also hit Greece.

As Europe sizzles amid extreme heat, the hunt for China’s ACs remains elusive

While Europe sweats its way through torturous temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, China cannot get ACs transported over fast enough.

In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into huge US-led debt restructuring

Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.

Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Restoration of the western gable of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been completed.

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping

Powered by molten salt reactors, the complex will function as a container terminal and zero-carbon platform.

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.

Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?

A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground.

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

Two passengers, French and American, test positive as governments take extensive precautions for evacuees.

Spanish, Brazilian flotilla activists released after detention in Israel

Israel deported two activists it detained near Greece for leading an aid flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade on Gaza.

Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted near Greece were brought to Israel for interrogation, and appeared in court on Sunday.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, detaining dozens

Organisers accuse Israel of ‘abduction’ after boats are seized nearly 1,000km from the Palestinian enclave.

Greece man, 89, arrested after Athens shooting injures 5

The man is said to have hidden a gun under his coat before firing shots at a social security office and a courthouse.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image

Making border control digital should be a natural step. But it has so far led to long queues, delays, confusion and chaos.

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

The Centre for Food Safety is investigating the omission of gluten from ingredients list as the importer recalls the batch as a precaution.

Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations

Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.

As the planet heats up, Greece fortifies its ruins

Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme weather events.

In Germany, a woman bites a railway worker to get through closing doors

The employee tried to stop the woman trying to board a train as the doors were closing.

Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

The two ships, which had turned back on Friday, are the first non-Iranian container ships to leave the Gulf since the war began.

Criminal trial begins in Greece for rail disaster that killed 57

Most of the 36 defendants - all rail and transport officials - face serious charges linked to endangering public transport.

Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash

Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.

Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

My Take | New entry system for non-EU residents is chipping away at Europe’s image