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Greece

Last month
May 2026
Gaza Flotilla
Irish activists detained by Israel over Gaza flotilla have been released to Greece
Israel’s foreign ministry said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats.
Updated 1 May
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30 Apr
This year
2026
Interview
Dr Margaret Connolly says flotilla will stay on course for Gaza after 200 detained by Israel
30 Apr
13.7k
RELATED
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30 Apr
Israel says activists taken from flotilla boats by IDF to be taken to Greece 'in coming hours'
30 Apr
the EU club
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
23 Apr
16.6k
74
Greece
Saharan dust storm turns sky a deep red over holiday island of Crete
2 Apr
11.8k
11
Under Pressure
Trump says 'we haven't won enough' after earlier saying Iran war is 'very complete, pretty much'
Updated 9 Mar
33.7k
90
chios
15 people die in Aegean Sea after Greek coastguard and refugee boat collide
4 Feb
4.9k
Greece
'It was farcical': Irish man Sean Binder found not guilty of people smuggling in Greece
Updated 16 Jan
32.4k
Last year
2025
Search
Coastguard rescues 52 migrants off Greece, continues search for missing child
25 Dec 2025
6.9k
sean binder
Amnesty says ‘humanity on trial’ as court proceedings against Irishman due to begin in Greece
4 Dec 2025
51.3k
Frustration
Late penalty denies Shamrock Rovers a famous win in Greece
6 Nov 2025
3.8k
5
Gaza Flotilla
Greta Thunberg hailed by crowds in Athens after release from Israeli detention
6 Oct 2025
17.8k
98
Wrap
Italy avoid disaster and edge Israel in nine-goal thriller while Kosovo defeat Sweden
8 Sep 2025
3.1k
10
Heatwave
One person dies in Spain as European countries continue efforts to stop wildfires
14 Aug 2025
7.0k
Wildfires
Wildfires rip through Greek islands and mainland as EU aid arrives
27 Jul 2025
13.0k
Mediterranean
Wildfires kill over 10 people across Cyprus and Turkey as heatwave intensifies in Greece
24 Jul 2025
6.8k
Greece
Wildfire on Greek island of Crete is 'retreating' but new blaze spreading near Athens
4 Jul 2025
5.4k
2
extreme heat
Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as extreme heat claims more lives across Europe
3 Jul 2025
6.0k
12
Mediterranean Sea
Greek Coast Guard members charged over sinking of the Adriana that killed hundreds in 2023
27 May 2025
15.5k
Thessaloniki
Woman dies in Greek city after bomb she was carrying explodes in her hands
Updated 3 May 2025
33.0k
frontex
EU border enforcement agency investigating alleged human rights violations of migrants by Greece
8 Apr 2025
6.8k
Courts
Woman awarded €21,000 in damages after ant infestation in Greek hotel caused her hair to fall out
25 Feb 2025
26.3k
Earthquake
Earthquake tremors shake popular Greek island of Santorini
3 Feb 2025
22.7k
All time
UK
Starmer meets Greek prime minister amid reports of deal to return Parthenon Marbles
3 Dec 2024
8.9k
31
Nations League
England on course for promotion as brilliant Curtis Jones' backheel caps Greece win
14 Nov 2024
2.7k
1
Postcard
Beauty, suffering and compassion live side by side in Athens
David Sneyd
reports from Athens
14 Oct 2024
1.2k
3
Match Report
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
Early second-half goal from captain Tasos Bakasetas and late mistake from Caoimhín Kelleher ensures hosts win 2-0.
David Sneyd
reports from Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
13 Oct 2024
4.0k
23
scene setter
Graffiti on the walls of Piraeus' pride and joy shows what's to come for Ireland
Boys in Green face Greece tomorrow at the imposing home of Olympiacos, a club at the heart of local community.
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
12 Oct 2024
3.2k
0
Reaction
Lee Carsley sidesteps questions over permanent England job after Greece defeat
11 Oct 2024
2.0k
4
Reaction
Ireland manager Heimer Hallgrimsson: 'It feels like the jersey is too heavy for some players'
The 42
11 Sep 2024
14.7k
48
Reaction
'It feels like the jersey is too heavy for some players'
10 Sep 2024
3.4k
10
grim situation
Ireland left in pit of despair after another Greek defeat
Ireland fell to a 2-0 defeat at home.
The 42
reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Sep 2024
14.9k
61
grim situation
Ireland left in pit of despair after another Greek defeat
Ireland fell to a 2-0 defeat at home.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Sep 2024
4.5k
3
Have your say
Poll: How do you think Ireland's game against Greece will go tonight?
10 Sep 2024
3.0k
20
Preview
Ireland's biggest risk would be to avoid changes for early reunion with old foes Greece
Ireland bid to kickstart the Heimir Hallgrimsson era against familiar opponents in Dublin.
Gavin Cooney
10 Sep 2024
2.5k
9
Unhappy
'It is not always in my hands' - Kelleher confirms he wants to leave Liverpool
9 Sep 2024
3.1k
6
easing himself into it
Don't expect big changes against Greece as Hallgrimsson maintains back-seat role
The new manager will continue to lean on assistant John O’Shea for Tuesday’s game, to the point that O’Shea is taking over his media duties.
Gavin Cooney
8 Sep 2024
5.9k
6
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8 Sep 2024
Athens
EU to send hundreds of firefighters to Greece to battle growing wildfires
Updated 13 Aug 2024
8.9k
24
EU emergency mechanism
Greece calls for international help as wildfire burns through northern suburbs of Athens
12 Aug 2024
12.8k
25
hydra
Crew members of luxury yacht charged over fireworks that caused wildfire on Greek island
23 Jun 2024
20.7k
extreme heat
'Unbearable': Heatwaves and wildfires continue to claim lives across southern Europe
21 Jun 2024
22.8k
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