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Athens

Head of State

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Head of Government

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem in October. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Iran and Gaza plan to top agenda for Netanyahu-Trump meeting

The Israeli prime minister is set to visit Washington to discuss the next phase of Trump’s Gaza plan with his key US ally.

23 Dec 2025 - 1:18PM

European Union

Greek minister takes over as Eurogroup president, marking historic turnaround

12 Dec 2025 - 1:19PM

Trip Inspiration

Travel like Gen Z and try shoulder-season escapes from Seoul to Santorini

25 Nov 2025 - 4:23PM

SCMP Highlights

Japanese official’s ‘bow’; China’s soybean dilemma: SCMP daily highlights

From Tokyo complaining over an official’s apparent bow to Beijing’s soybean dilemma, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

20 Nov 2025 - 9:15PM

Talks between Masaaki Kanai (left) and Liu Jinsong ended without consensus. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

China accuses US of undermining ties with Greece in envoy’s Piraeus port remarks

Washington’s ambassador under fire after urging Athens to sell the ancient port operated by Chinese shipping giant Cosco.

20 Nov 2025 - 4:08PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Greece and Ukraine sign US gas supply deal amid Russian attacks

Greece will supply natural gas to war-battered Ukraine, via pipelines from the northern Greek port of Alexandroupolis to the Ukrainian port of Odesa.

17 Nov 2025 - 11:18AM

United States

US designates 4 left-wing groups in Europe as terrorists

Designation hits groups in Germany, Greece, and Italy, with Rubio warning that Washington would target other groups around the world.

14 Nov 2025 - 2:17PM

A demonstrator holds an ‘antifa’ placard at a ‘No Kings’ protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies, in New York City in October. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: boccia player who won Paralympic gold after 20 years

After being introduced to the sport at 13, John Loung competed for two decades before striking gold at the Paris games last year.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:23PM

Cyprus

Turkish Cypriots elect pro-talks leader, renewing hope for Cyprus unity

Tufan Erhurman wins in a landslide, campaigning on a return to negotiating a two-zone federation after an eight-year stalemate.

20 Oct 2025 - 11:15AM

European Union

Greece passes 13-hour workday law, sparking union fury and protests

The new law allows longer shifts in the private sector with higher pay, but critics worry about exploitation despite government assurances.

16 Oct 2025 - 8:25PM

Protesters gather near the Greek parliament in Athens on Tuesday during a one-day strike as lawmakers debate a government plan to allow employers to extend working hours. Photo: Reuters

China consumption

China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China’s transport hubs handled a record 2.4 billion trips during the extended holiday, though consumers favoured value-for-money deals.

9 Oct 2025 - 4:05PM

China recorded a record surge in travel during the just-concluded “golden week” holiday, with the country’s transport hubs handling more than 2.4 billion passenger trips. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment

Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denied.

7 Oct 2025 - 2:01AM

Israel-Gaza war

Some Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained in Israel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry refuted the claims as ‘brazen lies’, stating all detainees’ legal rights were ‘fully upheld’.

6 Oct 2025 - 10:58AM

My Life

Can a psychic reading change your life? He thinks so

Angus Donald’s reporting took him from Hong Kong to Kabul. When he finally slowed down, he found love because of a psychic.

9 Oct 2025 - 11:34AM

Angus Donald at his house in Kent, UK, last month. Photo: James Clarke

Israel-Gaza war

Italy sends navy ship to protect Gaza-bound flotilla after drone attack

Rome has condemned the attack and is seeking assurances from Israel that the flotilla will safely reach the embattled Palestinian territory.

24 Sep 2025 - 7:33PM

A man waves a Palestinian flag to other activists on a vessel departing from Tunisia to join the final boats participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, headed for the Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Opinion | Focusing on pageantry, the West misses the point of China’s diplomacy

The West must realise the real contest is not about pageantry but which power can create space for others to feel secure, dignified, heard.

19 Sep 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

17 Sep 2025 - 5:01PMvideocam

Food and Drinks

Things nut looking good for growers of Greece’s tastiest pistachios

On the Greek island of Aegina, climate change, property development and a lack of young farmers threaten an old tradition.

14 Sep 2025 - 3:15PM

Pistachios on the Greek island of Aegina. Photo: AFP

China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

4 Sep 2025 - 10:45PMvideocam

Trip Inspiration

8 sustainable getaways: are these the world’s most eco-friendly destinations?

Singapore, Copenhagen, Bhutan and others put the planet and local communities first.

25 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Trump isn’t the first leader to be paranoid about economic data

From the Soviet Union to Greece, statisticians have been punished for bad news while in colonial Hong Kong, a dearth of data exacted a price.

22 Aug 2025 - 8:30PM

US President Donald Trump accuses the Bureau of Labour Statistics of overestimating jobs during Joe Biden’s term, in the Oval Office on August 7, in Washington. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

China trade

Europe’s scorching heatwave sees demand for Chinese air conditioners sizzle

Europeans are outpacing most of the world in embracing relatively affordable and easy-to-install China-made cooling units, customs data shows.

22 Aug 2025 - 4:00PM

Tourists cool off in the Trocadero Fountain, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, last month as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Photo: AFP

SCMP Highlights

Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, hospital scandal in China: 5 weekend reads

From Trump and Putin’s meeting in Alaska to Chinese vertical soap operas, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

18 Aug 2025 - 1:13PM

China-EU relations

How Chinese investors quietly transformed Athens – one visa at a time

Chinese citizens hold nearly half of first-time visas linked to property purchases – and over 60 per cent of renewals.

16 Aug 2025 - 4:00PM

Natural disasters

Europe wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands amid heatwave

Firefighting resources are stretched thin in many countries after weeks of temperature spikes across the Mediterranean region.

14 Aug 2025 - 6:13AM

A man runs out of the flames during a wildfire near the village of Larouco in northwestern Spain on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

European Union

Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests

Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.

12 Aug 2025 - 9:03PM

Burning trees are pictured during a wildfire in Carcastillo, northern Spain on Sunday. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

14-year-old Palestinian boy killed by falling aid package in Gaza airdrop

The youngster’s death, during what aid groups say are dangerous and unreliable airdrops, came as Tel Aviv saw massive protests against the escalation of the war.

10 Aug 2025 - 5:41PMvideocam

Climate change

Study estimates 2,300 died in Europe’s first summer heatwave

Of these deaths, around 1,500 can be linked to global warming, scientists say.

31 Jul 2025 - 3:06PMvideocam

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Greece

Iran and Gaza plan to top agenda for Netanyahu-Trump meeting

The Israeli prime minister is set to visit Washington to discuss the next phase of Trump’s Gaza plan with his key US ally.

Greek minister takes over as Eurogroup president, marking historic turnaround

Travel like Gen Z and try shoulder-season escapes from Seoul to Santorini

Japanese official’s ‘bow’; China’s soybean dilemma: SCMP daily highlights

From Tokyo complaining over an official’s apparent bow to Beijing’s soybean dilemma, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China accuses US of undermining ties with Greece in envoy’s Piraeus port remarks

Washington’s ambassador under fire after urging Athens to sell the ancient port operated by Chinese shipping giant Cosco.

Greece and Ukraine sign US gas supply deal amid Russian attacks

Greece will supply natural gas to war-battered Ukraine, via pipelines from the northern Greek port of Alexandroupolis to the Ukrainian port of Odesa.

US designates 4 left-wing groups in Europe as terrorists

Designation hits groups in Germany, Greece, and Italy, with Rubio warning that Washington would target other groups around the world.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: boccia player who won Paralympic gold after 20 years

After being introduced to the sport at 13, John Loung competed for two decades before striking gold at the Paris games last year.

Turkish Cypriots elect pro-talks leader, renewing hope for Cyprus unity

Tufan Erhurman wins in a landslide, campaigning on a return to negotiating a two-zone federation after an eight-year stalemate.

Greece passes 13-hour workday law, sparking union fury and protests

The new law allows longer shifts in the private sector with higher pay, but critics worry about exploitation despite government assurances.

China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China’s transport hubs handled a record 2.4 billion trips during the extended holiday, though consumers favoured value-for-money deals.

Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment

Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denied.

Some Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained in Israel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry refuted the claims as ‘brazen lies’, stating all detainees’ legal rights were ‘fully upheld’.

Can a psychic reading change your life? He thinks so

Angus Donald’s reporting took him from Hong Kong to Kabul. When he finally slowed down, he found love because of a psychic.

Italy sends navy ship to protect Gaza-bound flotilla after drone attack

Rome has condemned the attack and is seeking assurances from Israel that the flotilla will safely reach the embattled Palestinian territory.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Focusing on pageantry, the West misses the point of China’s diplomacy

The West must realise the real contest is not about pageantry but which power can create space for others to feel secure, dignified, heard.

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

Things nut looking good for growers of Greece’s tastiest pistachios

On the Greek island of Aegina, climate change, property development and a lack of young farmers threaten an old tradition.

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

8 sustainable getaways: are these the world’s most eco-friendly destinations?

Singapore, Copenhagen, Bhutan and others put the planet and local communities first.

Opinion | Trump isn’t the first leader to be paranoid about economic data

From the Soviet Union to Greece, statisticians have been punished for bad news while in colonial Hong Kong, a dearth of data exacted a price.

Europe’s scorching heatwave sees demand for Chinese air conditioners sizzle

Europeans are outpacing most of the world in embracing relatively affordable and easy-to-install China-made cooling units, customs data shows.

Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, hospital scandal in China: 5 weekend reads

From Trump and Putin’s meeting in Alaska to Chinese vertical soap operas, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

How Chinese investors quietly transformed Athens – one visa at a time

Chinese citizens hold nearly half of first-time visas linked to property purchases – and over 60 per cent of renewals.

Europe wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands amid heatwave

Firefighting resources are stretched thin in many countries after weeks of temperature spikes across the Mediterranean region.

Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests

Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.

14-year-old Palestinian boy killed by falling aid package in Gaza airdrop

The youngster’s death, during what aid groups say are dangerous and unreliable airdrops, came as Tel Aviv saw massive protests against the escalation of the war.

Study estimates 2,300 died in Europe’s first summer heatwave

Of these deaths, around 1,500 can be linked to global warming, scientists say.

Opinion | Focusing on pageantry, the West misses the point of China’s diplomacy