Greece

Greece

Why does Greece accuse Russia of meddling over FYR Macedonia?

Moscow is accused of trying to subvert the Balkan nation’s push to join NATO and the EU, amid a strategic tug-of-war.

17/07/2018

Business Planet

How Erasmus gives young entrepreneurs a leg-up in business

In partnership with The European Commission

Discover the European exchange programme for entrepreneurs: unique experiences for young people or future entrepreneurs

13/07/2018

Greece

Greece to 'expel Russian diplomats' over FYR Macedonia deal

Greece will expel two Russian diplomats and ban entry to another two amid suspicions they tried to undermine an agreement between Athens and neighbouring country FYR Macedonia, according to Greek media reports.

11/07/2018

Greece

A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace is being made in Greece

In 1863, the great statue of Nike was discovered at the temple complex which is the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and is now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris. A replica is being made from marble and will be erected this summer on the northern Aegean island

05/07/2018

Economy

Greece now a "normal" eurozone country, says Moscovici

Greece now a "normal" eurozone country, says EU Finance Commissioner Moscovici.

03/07/2018

Economy

EU says indebted Greece can finally "stand on its own feet"

EU says Greece can finally "stand on its own feet."

22/06/2018

Greece

Scepticism and optimism greets news of Greek debt deal

Athens residents react to the news that European creditors have reached a new deal on Greece's debt repayments

22/06/2018

Greece

How Greece's PM celebrated European debt relief package

Greece’s Prime Minister has welcomed the decision by eurozone creditors to offer debt relief …. and marked the occasion by wearing a tie.

22/06/2018

Economy

New agreement on Greek debt

The deal with Eurozone countries gives Greece ten more years to pay back over 96 billion euros

22/06/2018

Economy

Eurozone Finance Ministers Weigh Up Debt Relief for Greece

At the 20th Eurogroup meeting of Eurozone finance ministers, the Greek economy was on the agenda. They are weighing up the question of debt relief for Greece as well as the surveillance of its economy in the years to come.

21/06/2018

Economy

Greece's economy at a turning point?

Eurozone FInance Ministers will on Thursday settle the future of Greece's debt relief programme. After 8 years of austerity, the country is showing signs of progress. But Greeks abroad show no sign of coming home, according to a recent survey.

20/06/2018

Greece

Watch: Greek woman breaks world record for longest garlic braid

Measured at 612 metres and 70 centimetres, the record surpasses the one previously broken in Hungary, which had tallied 255 metres.

20/06/2018

Greece

Greece and FYROM sign historic deal on new name for the Balkan state

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will now be known as the "Republic of North Macedonia" but only if both parliaments and a Macedonian referendum ratify the deal.

17/06/2018

Greece

Greek government survives confidence vote despite angry protest

The Greek Government has survived a vote of no confidence but demonstrators took part in angry protests over a deal with Macedonia

16/06/2018

Greece

Golden Dawn gets Greek parliament ban after ‘call for military coup’

An MP from Greece's neo-fascist party caused uproar after calling on the military to arrest the president, prime minister and defence minister.

15/06/2018

Destinations

A Greek getaway fit for the Gods

Our stay at luxury resort Danai, on the coastline of Halkidiki

14/06/2018

Greece

The Republic of Northern Macedonia - what happens next

Several critics say the deal's problematic. The accord must still be approved by Macedonians in a referendum AND by parliaments of both countries where nationalist and opposition parties have vowed to resist it

13/06/2018

Greece

"Waste to wear" project makes clothes out of discarded fishing nets

The Healthy Seas project is trying to protect fish from getting trapped in plastic nets

07/06/2018

Economy

Details revealed of latest Greek bailout

Centeno plans to get backing from the International Monetary Fund for the latest euro zone debt relief offer for Greece.

03/06/2018

Greece

UK opposition leader Corbyn 'would return Elgin Marbles to Greece'

“As with anything stolen or taken from occupied or colonial possession... we should be engaged in constructive talks with the Greek Government about returning the sculptures.”

03/06/2018

Greece

Meet the Ikarians: the Greeks who outlive other Europeans

Ikarians follow a few rules to outlive other Europeans, which includes taking daily naps and eating a diet full of olive oil, honey, and wine.

01/06/2018

Greece

Greek workers strike over austerity

Since 2009 the country has implemented large cuts in pensions and tax increases in return for international loans worth 260 billion euros

30/05/2018

Greece

Maria Efimova speaks out at whistleblower conference

Maria Efimova was Daphne Caruana Galizia's source. The murdered reporter used the Panama Papers to expose alleged links to offshore tax havens of Malta’s leadership, including the island’s Prime Minister

30/05/2018

Greece

Greece's first plastic straw free island

The island of Sikinos is looking to be the first Greek island to eliminate the use of plastic straws this summer

28/05/2018

Green News

The men behind the symbol of Greek pride and history

Take a sneak peek into the last workshop in Greece that makes authentic, traditional costumes.

25/05/2018

Cult

Scorpions back for 'once in a lifetime' event

Almost 20 years after their historic appearance with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Scorpions are reprising the event with the Athens state orchestra.

22/05/2018