Greece

Economy

Greece moves a step ahead on the debt trail

The Greek government is set to get to further rescue funds from international lenders in return for future austerity measures that it hopes to offset.

02/05/2017

Greece

France poll: 'Vote Macron' says leftist Greek ex-finance minister Varoufakis

At first gaze, they are unlikely bedfellows.

02/05/2017

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Greece reaches bailout reform deal with creditors

An agreement has been announced, paving the way for emergency funds for Athens in return for more painful reforms.

02/05/2017

Greece

Greek workers go on strike for 24 hours to oppose further austerity measures

In Greece, trade union organisers and workers marched as part of a national 24-hour strike.

01/05/2017

Destinations

Reviving ancient Greece in modern Europe

The Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli was inspired by the soul of ancient Greece.

29/04/2017

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Trash to treasure: how can we extract valuable resources from production waste?

Greek scientists have developed a technology that allows them to obtain rare earth elements (REEs) from waste ore in an economical and environmentally friendly…

26/04/2017

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Greek court blocks Turkish extradition request

The Greek appeals court has rejected Ankara's request for the extradition of three Turkish soldiers. The cases of a further five soldiers will be decided in the coming weeks.

25/04/2017

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Deadly summer sailing season begins

The first fatalities of the summer sailing season when Europe's seas swallow up thousands of migrants, many of them refugees fleeing conflict, has begun

24/04/2017

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Takeaway: Treasure from waste

This red mud, the leftovers from aluminium production, is more than just waste.

24/04/2017

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Greece's island refugee camps buckle under the strain

Greece is feeling the first wave of 2017's refugee harvest, but camps on its Aegean islands are already full and the country is ill-prepared to take any more people without help.

11/04/2017

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Documenta 14 set to open outside Germany for first time

It's the first time Documenta will open outside Germany. Athens is preparing to host the 14th edition of the modern art exhibition.

06/04/2017

Economy

"Stop damaging Greece" say 46 MEPs

46 MEPS from different political groups and members of the Progressive Caucus of the European Parliament signed a common solidarity statement “Stop Damaging Greece” before next Eurogroup of 7th Ap

06/04/2017

Greece

Livadia a home from home for refugees

Livadia offers a warm welcome for refugees

05/04/2017

Economy

Donald Tusk: "No one is interested in punishing Greece"

New attempts are being made to kick-start Greek bailout talks that have been delayed for months

05/04/2017

Greece

Elderly Greeks protest against more pension cuts

Thousands of elderly Greeks have taken to the streets of Athens to protest against further pension cuts currently being negotiated.

04/04/2017

Living

The world's most luxurious oil?

At up to 200 euros for a 500ml bottle, this luxury olive oil is not designed to be the staple product you find in most homes.

28/03/2017

Greece

What does "Home" mean after 74 genocides? Interview with a Yazidi refugee

Sahir Saido is 18 years old.

22/03/2017

Greece

Brexit coming, Grexit looming?

New impasse in the negotiations of the Greek program raises fears of a repeat of a "Greek drama"

21/03/2017

Economy

Greece and the European Union - don't blame me

There were a lot of people who were very skeptical about being in the EU because they thought it was all about politics and not funding projects that actually could help people.

20/03/2017

Greece

Euroviews. The EU-Turkey deal is a failure, and children are paying the highest price

18/03/2017

Greece

EU-Turkey migrant deal a 'dangerous precedent', say aid groups

Greece is being used as a testing ground for degrading asylum policies that are setting a dangerous blueprint for the future, according to major humanitarian…

17/03/2017

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IMF letter bomb inquiry focuses on Greece

An envelope which exploded at the European offices of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on Thursday bore a Greek return address.

17/03/2017

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Children trapped in 'endless misery' at Greek refugee camps - report

Children waiting in Greek migrant camps for decisions from authorities on their asylum applications are cutting themselves, attempting suicide and using drugs to cope with “endless misery,” internatio

16/03/2017

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'Dream Empire' takes top award at Thessaloniki Film Festival

One of the world’s most important film festivals of its kind, the 19th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, is coming to an end after displaying an array of films on topics from politics and history, to

13/03/2017

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Farmers protest turned into heavy clashes in Athens

Greek farmers protesting against bailout-related income cuts on Wednesday clashed with riot police outside the Agriculture Ministry in central Athens.

09/03/2017

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Cretan farmers clash with Athens police at reform protest

Farmers from the Greek island of Crete have clashed with authorities in Athens over tax and pension reforms.

08/03/2017