
Hundreds of thousands protest across Greece over deadly train crash
Protesters demand justice on the second anniversary of Greece's deadliest-ever train crash.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Hundreds flee Santorini as quakes disrupt life
Hundreds of quakes registered every few minutes between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Tremors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Sunken village emerges in Greece as drought dries up lake
The muddied remains of homes are reemerging nearly 45 years since the village that once stood here disappeared underwater.
Sat Sep 07 2024

Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
The government calls for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a second day.
Tue Aug 13 2024

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the village of Varnavas.
Mon Aug 12 2024

In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre
The theatre workshop at Korydallos prison had been a respite from the mundane and often gruelling routine of daily prison life for inmates.
Fri Jun 21 2024

Greece tames wildfire near Athens, arson suspected
Wildfire forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities now believe the fire was the result of arson as well as hot, dry conditions.
Thu Jun 20 2024

Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion
The Greek government survived on Thursday a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition over the handling of a series of crises and challenges.
Fri Mar 29 2024

Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024

Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024

Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece
A private helicopter crashed into the sea in northern Evia and a search and rescue operation was underway.
Thu Sep 28 2023

As deadly Greek rainstorm ebbs, a trail of devastation emerges
Hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes or on high ground of Thessaly, which bore the brunt of Storm Daniel's relentless deluge.
Fri Sep 08 2023

Greece battles Europe's deadliest fire of the summer for 10th day
The Evros blaze had burned more than 77,000 hectares of land, making it one of the biggest on European soil in years.
Tue Aug 29 2023

Greece discovers 18 charred bodies as southern Europe wildfires spread
Firefighters said they were investigating whether the bodies, found near a shack south of the village of Avantas, were migrants.
Wed Aug 23 2023

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
Mon Mar 10 2025

UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth
The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM
PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI
Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025