Athens News - News from Athens, the political, economic and cultural centre of Greece, the European Union and the whole world

A team of scientists announced Tuesday they have developed new deep-sea landers specifically to test their contentious discovery that metallic rocks at the bottom of the ocean are producing "dark oxygen".

Eddie Howe urged Newcastle to use the spirit of former boss Bobby Robson as they target a vital Champions League victory against PSV Eindhoven.

Overlooking the Davos promenade, a 19th-century Alpine church sports huge banners of a stern-looking eagle wrapped in an American flag, proclaiming this year's "USA House".

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Tuesday reports that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will join neighbours Girona on loan.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday rammed part of the 2026 budget through parliament without a vote, exposing himself to a no-confidence motion, after negotiations reached an impasse.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry would add experience and reliability after naming his 40-man squad for the Six Nations on Tuesday.

France's record try-scorer Damian Penaud will be dropped from the holders' Six Nations squad in a shock move by coach Fabien Galthie, a source close to the winger told AFP on Tuesday.

The UK government on Tuesday gave China the green light to build a "mega-embassy" in the heart of London eight years after Beijing bought the site, triggering fresh anger from residents and rights groups.

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he is hoping Enzo Fernandez can be convinced to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long term by success on the pitch.

Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga began a victory parade to celebrate their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 despite a dip in arrivals in North America due to "weak results" in the United States, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared before a UK court Tuesday facing two new charges of rape and sexual assault.

France are set to be without a host of their first-choice players for their Nations Championship opener with New Zealand, after the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and the French rugby league (LNR) announced an agreement on Tuesday.

The EU executive on Tuesday proposed banning third-country companies from European mobile networks if they are deemed a security risk, in a move seen as targeting China.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday he would not change his style of batting as he bids to stop an alarming slump in form heading into the T20 World Cup.

World stock markets lost ground on Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his ambitions to grab Greenland, which has stoked volatility.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday named France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry in his 40-man squad for the Six Nations.

US President Donald Trump's tariff threats on eight European states, most of which are part of the EU common market, raises the question: can he really target them individually? Technically yes, but in practice -- it's not so simple.

The Canadian military has developed a model response to a US invasion, the Globe and Mail reported Tuesday, as President Donald Trump again muses online about a takeover of Canada.

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.

Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday named France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry in his 40-man squad for the Six Nations.

Julia Scheib continued her dominance of the World Cup giant slalom with victory in Kronplatz on Tuesday as Federica Brignone impressed with a sixth-placed finish in her comeback run ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Britain agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in May 2025 -- a move described by US President Donald Trump as "an act of great stupidity" on Tuesday.

Thousands of farmers driving tractors and waving flags descended Tuesday on the European parliament in Strasbourg in protest at a major trade deal signed with South America, ahead of a vote on whether to refer it to the courts.

Men's Fashion Week kicked off in Paris on Tuesday under the shadow of Italian designer Valentino Garavani's death, with many of the leading lights in the French capital remembering the late Haute Couture maestro.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy named Dewi Lake as his captain for the Six Nations on Tuesday as he unveiled a 38-player squad for the tournament.

Spain’s king and queen visited Tuesday the site of the collision of two high-speed trains that killed at least 41 people as the country began three days of national mourning.

Clashes erupted on Turkey's border with Syria Tuesday between police and pro-Kurdish protesters angered by a Syrian military offensive targeting Kurds, an AFP correspondent said.

Thai forces demolished Cambodian homes in contested border areas after a ceasefire ended clashes between the neighbours, a local rights group said on Tuesday.

Naomi Osaka laboured into the Australian Open round two on Tuesday with her victory second to an audacious "jellyfish-inspired" fashion statement she made entering centre court.

Italian designer Valentino Garavani loved creating outfits that made women beautiful, his partner Giancarlo Giammetti said Tuesday, following the style legend's death aged 93.

Australia passed tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach killed 15 people.

Mercedes chief designer John Owen is to leave the Formula One team later this year, it was announced on Tuesday.

The UK government on Tuesday gave the green light for China to build a "mega embassy" in the historic heart of London, eight years after the process began and despite fierce opposition from residents and rights groups.

US President Donald Trump has made an astonishing series of attacks apparently designed to humiliate allies France, Britain and Canada as the row over Greenland threatens to engulf the Davos forum.

As President Donald Trump intensifies his push to secure control of Greenland for the United States, Russia is revelling in the chaos while keeping its own position on US ownership over the island unclear.

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.