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Vehicles queue near the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 4. The European Commission has voted to impose tariffs on EVs manufactured in China, with only five member nations voting against the plan. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | How EV tariffs broke EU consensus and China’s ‘divide and rule’ plan

Beijing might have successfully split France and Germany, but the actions of Greece and Serbia show the limits of its plans in Europe.

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Meet Princess Theodora of Greece’s LA-based lawyer husband, Matthew Kumar

South Korea coach Hong denies preferential treatment claims amid fan unhappiness

Travellers seek best insurance against natural disasters, scams: Klook survey

More respondents in a Klook survey want policies that insure against natural disasters and travel scams. Hong Kong travellers are willing to pay for premium plans to get ‘maximum peace of mind’.

Natural disasters and travel scams are among top concerns for holidaymakers, Klook survey shows. Photo: Handout

How overtourism has caused chaos from Japan to Spain in summer 2024

2023 was all about travel disruptions, but this year the problems are at the destinations themselves, as overtourism leaves residents angry.

Review | With Love, Medea’s Boys, a play that loudly calls for children to be heard

Death, betrayal and the end of the world are covered in uninhibited 90-minute Cantonese play involving two adults and five children, and loosely based on a Greek tragedy.

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Greek government calls for EU disaster response mechanism over fire

Wildfire reached Athens suburbs on Monday afternoon. European Civil Protection Mechanism helps EU countries respond to emergencies.

A firefighter works to extinguish a large fire outside Athens, Greece on Monday. Photo: dpa

Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Athens

Authorities sent evacuation alerts for 5 nearby areas. By evening, thick smoke hung over Athens and reached island of Aegina to its south.

Greece goat plague scares farmers still reeling from historic floods

While goat culling numbers are not yet devastating, it is worrying farmers across Greece who are already battling the effects of climate change including blistering heat and erratic rainfall.

Former head of Greek intelligence service denies his agency’s use of spyware

Former head of Greece’s EYP intelligence service denied that they used illegal phone malware in 2019-2022 to spy on targets.

The Old Royal Palace, home to the Greek parliament. Greece became mired in scandal in 2022 following allegations from opposition leaders that the government used phone malware to spy on them. Photo: Reuters

My Take | France’s ‘greenest ever’ Olympics may turn out to be the least green

Paris’ mayor has relented after initially ruling out air cons for athletes’ village, but excessive ice use risks damaging environment even more.

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China’s Li Wenwen celebrates in the women’s +87kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Researchers warn that heat conditions in Paris this summer could be worse than they were during the last Games. Photo: AFP

World registers hottest day ever on Sunday amid global warming challenges

Every month since June 2023 – 13 months in a row – has now ranked as the planet’s hottest since records began.

Meet NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Noting the brothers’ bond, many suspected that the Milwaukee Bucks signed Thanasis to a US$2 million-a-year contract to keep in Giannis’ good graces

Nato calls China ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine war

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Nato warns China over ‘decisive enabler’ role with Russia in Ukraine war

Unprecedented and blunt joint declaration from security alliance at Washington summit calls on Beijing to uphold UN purposes and principles.

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Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses media at the transatlantic security alliance’s conference in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

EU probing Chinese wind-turbine firms in Germany for state subsidies

Development coincides with Beijing launching its first retaliatory moves against bloc’s foreign-subsidies regulation amid bilateral tensions.

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Why Athens, with its food, hotels and history, is still worth a visit

Athens, Greece’s tourism capital, was recently said to be dirty, overcrowded and losing its soul to tourism. But stroll its fragrant lanes and Unesco World Heritage site and the city is as charming as ever.

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How to say place names most get wrong like Laos, Oaxaca, Leicester

Think you can pronounce these hard-to-say countries, cities and other places? Try your hand at Phuket, New Orleans, Leicester, Reykjavík, Kaohsiung, Laos, Yosemite, Oaxaca, Edinburgh and more.

Can you pronounce Leicester properly? Photo: Shutterstock

Meet Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece, who’s dating model Brooks Nader

The 25-year-old prince was recently spotted in New York – and at Olivia Culpo’s wedding – with Swimsuit Illustrated model Brooks Nader

A private Acropolis tour, a helicopter to an island? Upmarket Greek tourism

Frustrated by tourists photobombing your Acropolis shots? Have a private visit – yours for US$5,400 for up to five people. In a hurry to reach your dream Greek island? A helicopter airline can help.

Singapore outranks Japan for world’s most powerful passport in 2024

Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.

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Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Hong Kong faces hotter-than-usual summer, more heatwaves due to climate change’

Rest of country also grappling with extreme weather as south records severe flooding and high temperatures prompt drought further north.

Hong Kong has recorded its hottest summer solstice since 1980. Photo: Dickson Lee

Greece denies report of brutality to migrants, caused deaths of dozens at sea

BBC investigation alleged Greece coastguard caused the deaths of 43 migrants in pushback operations in 2020-2023.

Qatar Airways passengers ‘pass out’ on runway in Athens heat after cooling fails

Qatar Airways flight 204 was delayed in Athens on Monday due to technical issues, when temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius and reports of the air conditioner malfunctioning.

The FOMO is real for China’s eager emigrants who see a move as now or never

Middle-class Chinese with the means to move abroad see a rapidly closing window of opportunity as developed countries tighten immigration policies, and the race is on as applicant interest surges.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Chinese carmakers brace for EU tariffs on electric vehicles from July 4

Industry group told to expect provisional duties during meeting in Brussels, sources say, but rate will be communicated next week.

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The inquiry was launched in October, with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warning of a “flood” of Chinese EV imports coming to Europe. Photo: Bloomberg

Opinion | How Xi’s visit exposed the split in Europe over China

For the EU, divisions between those in western Europe and central and eastern nations present a strategic dilemma and a threat to the economic union. For China, it’s now clear which states it can draw upon in its grand strategy to reassert global power.

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EU signs off on ‘more effective’ asylum rules, ahead of Europe-wide elections

EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of The New Pact on Migration and Asylum. It lays out rules for the 27 member countries to handle people trying to enter without authorisation.

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Greece
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Greece. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
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Head of State
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Head of Government
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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