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Artist Ai WeiWei decries Europe's "shameful" refugee crisis

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is running a major exhibition of the Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei.

23/05/2016

Sport

UEFA set date to replace disgraced boss Platini

European football’s governing body UEFA will elect a new president to succeed disgraced Michel Platini on September 14, it was announced on…

18/05/2016

Greece

"My home is a stadium" - Euronews talks to refugees in Athens

Elliniko was the venue for the hockey and basketball fixtures during the 2004 Olympics. Now it is home to more than a thousand refugees.

12/05/2016

Economy

Anger over austerity: Third day of rallies in Greece over pensions and tax reforms

The Greek capital saw a third day of rallies as the parliament prepared to vote on a series of reforms including tax hikes and pension cuts. Athens is hoping to push through the reforms required by th

08/05/2016

Economy

Eurogroup: progress but no Greek reform deal yet

Eurozone finance ministers say there has been progress on a deal between Greece and its lenders but there is still some way to go.

22/04/2016

Economy

Greece and troika move closer to review of bailout deal

Greece and the troika of international lenders are moving closer to a deal on a review of bailout reforms, which could free up more aid to help the cash strapped country.

11/04/2016

Culture news

Successful debut for new ballet director at Greek National Opera

‘Links’ is Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis’ latest dance project. It’s currently on at the Greek National Opera, where Foniadakis takes over

08/04/2016

Greece

Border closures fail to deter the flow of people to Greek mainland

And they keep on coming. Despite the closure at the country’s northern border, refugees continue to flood into Greece. At least 2,000 more arrived

29/02/2016

Greece

Greek farmers camp outside parliament to protest tax reforms

Thousands of Greek farmers protested against controversial pension reform plans on Saturday (February 13). Many spent Friday night camped out in

13/02/2016

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Violence in Athens amid protests over planned pension reforms

Youths clashed with police in Athens on Thursday, throwing fire bombs and stones as tens of thousands of people marched through the capital

05/02/2016

World News

And also...Turkish 'Santa' undercover police, Diamond cakes, Granny's virtual reality encounter.

Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams share a selection of local stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the

01/01/2016

World News

US wants to help Greece emerge from economic crisis, says Kerry

US secretary of state is visiting the Athens. John Kerry met with the Greek foreign minister to discuss security after last month’s Paris attacks

04/12/2015

Economy

Athens 'agrees new measures' to secure next bailout funds

A Greek newspaper is reporting that Athens and its international lenders have agreed a new set of measures the country must approve by next months to

27/11/2015

Greece

Bomb blast in central Athens causes damage but no injuries

A bomb has exploded in central Athens near the offices of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, damaging cars and nearby buildings. A telephoned

24/11/2015

Greece

Street clashes in Athens as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces general strike

On the streets of Athens the crack of tear gas being fired echoed in the city. The clashes erupted between police and anti-austerity protesters many

12/11/2015

Sport

Merroussis clinches the 33rd Athens Authentic Marathon

Local hope Christophoros Merroussis produced a superb display to clinch the 33rd edition of the Athens Authentic Marathon which gives runners a

08/11/2015

Greece

Football: Greece appoint German Skibbe as coach

29/10/2015

Greece

Greek MPs say yes to cash-for-reforms, but not everybody is happy

Greek MPs vote yes to the latest cash-for-reforms deal, but trade union leaders vow to fight to overthrow the measures.

17/10/2015

Greece

Live updates: Low turnout so far as Greeks vote for third time this year

Follow euronews’ live updates for the snap legislative election in Greece. Will Tsipras manage to hold on to power, or will the conservatives get

20/09/2015

World News

Thousands turn out in Europe to show support for migrants and refugees

There has been a show of support across Europe for migrants and refugees. In Athens, hundreds marched through the city, chanting slogans urging the

13/09/2015