Eight bodies recovered in Libya, Greece as Mediterranean death toll rises
Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece.
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Global protests erupt against US attack on Venezuela
Protesters have rallied worldwide after Donald Trump announced the US would ‘run’ Venezuela.
Published On 4 Jan 2026
Greece rescues more than 500 asylum seekers off coast of Crete
Greek coastguard says nearly 540 people will have their asylum claims processed after rescue south of the island.
Bodies of 17 people found in boat off of Greece’s Crete
Greek coastguard says two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalised.
Greek farmers clash with police amid protests over delayed EU subsidies
Hundreds of farmers block parts of the Athens-Thessaloniki highway in protest over the delayed payments.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark.
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Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Greece after Israeli prison release
Greta Thunberg spoke publicly for the first time since being released from an Israeli prison.
Published On 6 Oct 2025
How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of Gaza flotilla
Italian unions call for general strike as global protests grow and multiple governments criticise Israel.
Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt
Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.
Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud
Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.
![Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc (C), accused of acting of behalf of Russia, exits Chisinau International Airport under police escort, on September 25, 2025, after his extradition from Greece following his arrest earlier in July. [Daniel Mihailescu/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/000_76PA6VA-1758793646.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Greece’s expansive refugee deportation law tests limits of rights in EU
Rights groups say Greece is acting as Brussels’ bellwether for measures that aren’t always legal, moral, implementable.
