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Greece

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027

A 14-year-old checks social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
A 14-year-old checks social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

A woman cleans mud from her yard, after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving flooded houses and the authorities rushing to repair damage, near Rafina, Greece, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
A woman cleans mud from her yard, after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving flooded houses and the authorities rushing to repair damage, near Rafina, Greece, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Katerina Daniil, 14, looks at social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Katerina Daniil, 14, looks at social media posts, as Greece is set to ban under-15s from social media in European crackdown, in Athens, Greece, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Sheep culls put pressure on Greek feta cheese production

From August 2024 to early March, more than 480,000 sheep and goats have been killed because of an ongoing pox pandemic.
From August 2024 to early March, more than 480,000 sheep and goats have been killed because of an ongoing pox pandemic.

San Antonio Spurs stretch NBA winning streak to eight in rout of Milwaukee Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dunking over Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Spurs' 127-95 NBA win on March 28.
The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dunking over Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Spurs' 127-95 NBA win on March 28.

Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Greece opens trial over deadly 2023 train crash, adjourns to April 1

Protestors gather during a rally to mark the third anniversary of a deadly train crash which killed 57 people in Athens, Greece, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Protestors gather during a rally to mark the third anniversary of a deadly train crash which killed 57 people in Athens, Greece, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Greece wants durable solution to ensure free shipping in Hormuz Strait

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis speaks to members of the media as he arrives to attend a European Union Energy and Foreign Affairs ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis speaks to members of the media as he arrives to attend a European Union Energy and Foreign Affairs ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana

Milwaukee Bucks try to build off skid-snapping win in NBA clash with Cleveland Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.

Armand Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record

Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.
Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.