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Tragedy Strikes as Boats Sink Near Greece and Turkey, 16 Migrants Dead

At least seven people have died since a boat with migrants capsized in the Greek archipelago near Lesbos. In another accident near the Turkish coast, nine died.

Tragedy Strikes as Boats Sink Near Greece and Turkey, 16 Migrants Dead

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece is to beef up its defense with the equivalent of 270 billion kronor – 25 billion euro – by 2036. .

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Greece's time with so-called junk status on its government bonds is over, after Moody's, the last credit rating giant, raises the rating. "It signals Greece's significant progress", comments Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Greater investments in defense are required – and Europe cannot rely on the USA in the future. This is the message after the top meeting in Finnish Lapland.

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

Measured calls for restraint in the climate fight and frustration over lack of will and ambition. It's a long way between the leaders at COP29.

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

Greece wants to curb mass tourism – new taxes

It will be harder to find a room in Athens and more expensive to tourist on popular Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini. The Greek government has launched a package of measures to curb the massive flow of tourists after the pandemic years.

Greece wants to curb mass tourism – new taxes

After 30 years: Sunken village rises in Greek drought

The warm summer has unforeseen consequences in Greece. For the first time in over three decades, the village of Kallio lies on dry land.

After 30 years: Sunken village rises in Greek drought

Athens' suburbs are on fire – Greece receives EU aid

A large forest fire has reached the northern suburbs of Greece's capital city Athens. Thousands of people have been evacuated.

Athens' suburbs are on fire – Greece receives EU aid

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote.

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

Shameful, the opposition thinks. Absolutely necessary, according to the government.

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

When the wildfires raged in the Mediterranean countries last summer, Greece was particularly vulnerable. At the same time, criticism has been pouring in from the Greek opposition about the country not being prepared for the fire inferno.

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer