This article explores unique hotel stays across Europe, from a historic ducal palace in Spain to an artist's guesthouse in Italy and a seaside spa in Brittany. It highlights properties offering distinctive experiences, local charm, and historical significance.
City & Guilds has guaranteed that plans for mass compulsory redundancies and offshoring of UK jobs to Greece will no longer go ahead, following union negotiations. The vocational training body faced backlash after its acquisition by PeopleCert.
Greece's "Operation ENTOS" targets Romani communities with frequent, militarized raids, framed as crime control but seen as ethnic targeting. This "preventive policing" model, merging border and domestic security, is a dangerous EU-wide trend criminalizing minorities.
England and Scotland have received their playoff draws for the 2027 Women's World Cup. England faces Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine, while Scotland has a more challenging path, potentially needing to beat Sweden. Wales and Northern Ireland also face difficult routes.
England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses need to win two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil, after finishing second in their qualifying group behind Spain.
Greece unveils PosoKanei, a new digital platform comparing prices of 10,000 supermarket products daily. It aims to arm consumers against inflation and rising living costs by showing real-time prices in Greece and Europe, and offering price history to identify misleading discounts.
Ryanair passengers were left stranded in Greece after their flight to London Luton departed without them due to significant delays at Athens International Airport's passport control. The incident highlights ongoing issues with new EU border systems impacting travel.
A new film explores the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, who was instrumental in its independence and state-building but remains largely unknown. The film highlights his diplomatic skill, dedication to Greece, and the controversies surrounding his autocratic leanings and assassination.
Armenia will host the annual Eagle Partner joint military drills with the United States from June 17-25. France and Greece will also participate in the exercises, which aim to enhance interoperability for international peacekeeping missions.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen began the Nottingham Open with a victory over Maria Sakkari, navigating a temporary change in her coaching staff as her long-term coach recovers from an accident. Zheng aims to build momentum for Wimbledon.
Zheng Qinwen is focusing on a fresh start at the Nottingham Open, working with new coach Albert Costa as her regular coach Pere Riba recovers from a car accident. The Chinese star, currently ranked 122, emphasized the need for patience and a gradual process in adapting to the new coaching setup.
Turkey is closely monitoring Greece and Cyprus's military activities, while the IAEA expresses concern over Iran's nuclear program and inability to access sites. Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution to end military operations against Iran, which President Trump denounced as "unpatriotic."
11-year-old Indian karting prodigy Atiqa Mir dominated the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Greece, winning qualifying, heats, and the final. The victory was made more emotional by the Indian national anthem playing on the podium, a moment she described as unforgettable.
Greece is reopening asylum cases for Syrians and Afghans whose status was granted due to civil war, citing the end of conflicts. This policy shift, affecting mainly Muslim asylum seekers, aligns with the EU's stricter migration pact and aims to increase returns, despite concerns about safety and discrimination.
Chevron applies to join Greece's offshore Block 10 with HelleniQ Energy, aiming for a 70% stake and operator role, highlighting the Eastern Mediterranean's growing importance in Europe's energy landscape.
Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s former left-wing Prime Minister, has launched a new party, Elas, aiming to unite the country’s fragmented opposition amid widespread discontent with the political establishment and corruption, ahead of expected elections before summer 2027.
Francisco de Paula Expósito, a 25-year-old Spanish mountaineer from Andújar, has been found dead on Mount Olympus, Greece, after going missing during a solo trek. He was last seen on May 19th near the Mytikas summit.
Makri Island, a 100-hectare uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction with a starting price of €247,000. Despite its beauty, the island faces significant legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles for any development, making it a challenging market for buyers.
Makri Island, a 100-hectare uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction with a starting bid of €247,000. Despite its beauty, the island faces significant legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles, making development extremely challenging.
The release of a terrorist leader responsible for attacks on the US Embassy in Athens and the deaths of diplomats has sparked debate in Greece. The leader, who received 17 life sentences, has been in prison for 24 years. An appeal has been filed against the release decision.
Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the release of 17 November terrorist leader Alexandros Yotopulos in Greece on May 21, 2026. Yotopulos was convicted of orchestrating the murders of Turkish diplomats and an assassination attempt.
Qatar has drawn the groups for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, featuring 48 teams in Doha from Nov 19 to Dec 13. Defending champions Portugal failed to qualify. This is the second of five U-17 World Cups hosted by Qatar until 2029.
Activists from Turkey, Greece and the US accused Israeli security forces of mistreatment after their flotilla was diverted to Ashdod port. Diplomatic reactions followed as UK, France, Portugal summoned Israeli envoys. Netanyahu defended the interception but criticized security minister over footage of detainees.
A Ukrainian naval drone found off a Greek island could have sunk a civilian ship and caused mass casualties, according to Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias. He stated that Kyiv owes Athens a "very big apology" and assurance that such an incident will not recur.
