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On the Greek island of Ithaca, volunteers from the organisation We Dive We Clean carried out a two-day operation in the harbour of Vathy, lifting about 1,300 kg of solid waste. It was the group's 186th event in 13 years of work; the total volume of debris recovered from the seabed has reached almost 73 tonnes.
Aziz KarimovLibya's House of Representatives has approved the 2019 memorandum on the delimitation of maritime zones with Turkey. Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain, the UAE and the EU stated that the document has no legal force; Tripoli and Ankara disagree.
Aziz KarimovEuronews covered the architectural heritage of the Greek island of Kea: the neoclassical capital Ioulida, the red mineral miltos, traditional farmsteads known as katikies, and Ottoman watermills that locals are trying to preserve.
Otabek YusupovHead of the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) Vangelis Liolios resigned while testifying before an investigating judge in a match-fixing case. The federation's board unanimously appointed Angelos Papanikolaou as his successor. The investigation covers 49 matches from 2016 to 2026, and a former referee has been taken into custody.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Emirati military students studying at the Technical Training and Qualification Centre during his official visit to Greece. The centre's programs are part of the military cooperation between the two countries. Earlier in the visit, major deals were agreed upon, and plans to invest an additional €15 billion in Greece were announced.
Aziz KarimovThe parliament of eastern Libya has unanimously approved the Turkish-Libyan maritime corridor agreement, which this part of the country had previously rejected. Greece and the European Union stated that the memorandum violates the sovereign rights of third states and 'has no legal force'. The agreement affects areas with large gas reserves and could complicate the EastMed pipeline project. Eastern Libya's parliament has unanimously approved the Turkish-Libyan maritime corridor agreement, which this part of the country had previously rejected. Greece and the European Union stated that the memorandum violates the sovereign rights of third states and 'has no force.' The agreement affects areas with major gas reserves and could complicate the EastMed pipeline project.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on Friday toured the National Gallery of Greece and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The visit comes against the backdrop of agreements reached with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the announcement of UAE investments in Greece worth €15 billion.
Javlon TursunovGreece's parliament has approved by majority vote a law banning children under 15 from using social media. It will take effect on January 1, 2027 and will require platforms to verify users' age. Only the ruling party New Democracy supported the law; the opposition voted against or abstained. Greece is following the example of Australia and other countries introducing similar restrictions.
Sevara AzamovaPresident of the Hellenic Basketball Federation Vangelis Liolios and four other people have been detained in a case involving suspicions of match-fixing, bribery and corruption. The investigation covers about 50 games from 2016 to 2026; around €820,000 in cash was found on one of the referees.
Bekzod NazarovRussian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova, at a briefing, recommended Russians in Europe to stay vigilant and refrain from visiting places of mass gatherings amid protests in France, Greece, and calls for unrest in Italy.
Sevara AzamovaDuring a working visit by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed to Greece, the two sides agreed to expand their joint investment initiative. Another €15 billion will be added to the existing €4 billion programme launched in May 2022. Talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis covered energy, infrastructure, healthcare and technology.
Sevara AzamovaAn improvised explosive device stored in a bag with suspected drugs exploded in the entrance hall of an apartment building in the Kolonos district of Athens. Four people were injured, including two police officers and the building manager; all were hospitalized.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, 2026, protests by teachers, students, schoolchildren and unions took place in dozens of Greek cities. Demands: more funding for schools and universities, filling vacancies, affordable housing and dormitories. According to ERT, about 10,000 people marched in Athens; CNN Greece estimated attendance at up to 30,000. The main march ended peacefully, but there were riots in the Omonia area, police used stun grenades, and dozens of people were detained.
Javlon TursunovThe House of Representatives of eastern Libya unanimously ratified the 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, previously rejected by the same chamber. Greece called the deal 'invalid', the EU backed Athens and Nicosia, while Ankara welcomed the decision. The agreement demarcates maritime jurisdictions in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Greece, Egypt and Cyprus disagree with it.
Sevara AzamovaSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Greece on Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The talks focus on expanding bilateral cooperation; the visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to preliminary data from the Greek statistical agency ELSTAT, in August 2026 the number of arrivals in hotels, campsites and rented rooms reached 7,429,931 (+2.6%), and overnight stays — 34,685,695 (+2.1%). Foreigners accounted for 76.7% of arrivals and 84% of overnight stays, while short-term rental accommodation grew faster than hotels and campsites.
Javlon TursunovUniversity students set up tents outside the parliament building in Athens to spend the night there on the eve of a schoolchildren's march. This is the second such action in several days amid high housing prices. On Wednesday, schoolchildren across the country, including Thessaloniki, plan marches for better public education, funding, smaller classes, and cheaper products in school canteens.
Javlon TursunovLibya's House of Representatives in Benghazi unanimously approved the 2019 memorandum on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions with Turkey, repealing the 2020 resolution refusing ratification and the decision to sever political ties with Ankara. Turkey's Foreign Ministry welcomed the decision. The approval may affect disputes with Greece and Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean and energy cooperation.
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