Greece

Greece

Turkey looks to ease Aegean tensions

In 1996, the tiny, uninhabited islands of Imia - or Kardak, as they are known in Turkey - brought Greece and Turkey to the brink of war - and tensions have remained high ever since. Now Turkey is trying to calm the waters.

14/02/2018

Greece

EU Comissioner says he was framed in Novartis scandal

Greek prosecutors say some Greek officials accepted money from Novartis.

09/02/2018

Greece

Greece: Government to fast-track plans to legalise medical cannabis pr

Proposals for the legal framework for domestic growers are due to be voted on later this month.

08/02/2018

Economy

Greece issues 7-year bond in tentative return to financial market

The sale was timed for earlier in the week, but was postponed amid global stock market turmoil

08/02/2018

Greece

Greeks rally over Macedonia name dispute

Up to 1.5 million people have rallied in Athens to oppose the proposed change to the name of the 'Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia' to 'Macedonia'

04/02/2018

Greece

Cyprus elections: What's at stake?

Incumbent Nicos Anastasiades will face leftist-backed candidate Stavros Malas in a presidential runoff this weekend in a race that could define whether peace talks with Turkish Cypriots can resume this year.

02/02/2018

Greece

Greek PM, opposition at odds over Skopje talks

Greece believes the name Macedonia implies a territorial claim over its own northern region of that name

27/01/2018

Greece

Greeks rally against use of 'Macedonia' in FYROM name dispute

Thousands of Greeks turned out in Thessaloniki to show their anger over the use of the name 'Macedonia' by neighbouring FYROM as Athens and Skopje seek a solution to the long-running row.

21/01/2018

Greece

Protesters tear down red, winged 'Satan' statue in Athens

The mayor of the municipality told Euronews the Phylax artwork had been “severely damaged,” with its wings broken and its head smashed off.

19/01/2018

Greece

Greek lawmakers approve more austerity measures

Defending the multi-bill in parliament, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the conclusion of the third review that is expected this month signifies the "closure of a long and difficult cycle."

15/01/2018

Greece

Protests and clashes in Athens as parliament passes more reforms

Thousands demonstrated as Greek lawmakers passed more measures demanded by international lenders, aimed at securing bailout funds.

15/01/2018

Greece

Samos bursts at the seams as Pope preaches patience while locals' pati

Greeks on the island, which has gained the second largest concentration of migrants in the last two years, are fed up with waiting for relief.

14/01/2018

Greece

Greek coastguard intercepts ship carrying explosive materials

The vessel Andromeda has been impounded in Crete. Authorities say it was bound for Libya and was carrying materials that could be used for making bombs.

10/01/2018

Greece

Greece removes century-old obligation for Muslims to use Sharia law

The 1920 Treaty of Sevres and the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne stipulated that Islamic customs and religious law would apply to the thousands of Muslims who became Greek citizens

10/01/2018

Greece

Greece and FYROM in renewed bid to resolve name dispute

Senior ministers meeting in Athens resolve to settle the long-standing dispute over FYROM’s name within six months.

09/01/2018

Greece

Twitter blocks account of Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party

Golden Dawn described the decision as a "brutal undemocratic act"

05/01/2018

Greece

Greece considers fate of Turkish coup soldiers

Athens has not ruled out extradition to a third country.

03/01/2018

Greece

Greece to appeal asylum granted to Turkish soldier who fled coup

The Greek government's move came hours after Turkey criticised a local panel's decision to accept a helicopter pilot's asylum request

31/12/2017

Greece

14-year-old refugee from Syria dreams of Paralympics

In Syria, a bomb attack left Najib Alhaj Ali paralysed. He fled with his family across the Mediterranean to Greece, where para sports gave him hope for a better life.

25/12/2017

Earth News

European organic and natural beauty brands

Green Beauty: seven organic and natural skincare brand from Europe

21/12/2017

Sport

Panathinakos extend unbeaten home run with win over Maccabi

Greece's Panathinaikos made light work of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv to stretch their undefeated home record to seven wins

20/12/2017

Greece

Greek lawmakers approve final budget under bailout conditions

Greek PM says vote on 2018 budget marks the end of an era of humiliation and austerity as parliament ratifies 2018 budget

20/12/2017

Greece

Greek pensioners protest over fears of more cuts

Thousands of pensioners have held a rally in the centre of Athens, protesting over fears of further cuts in their payments

15/12/2017

Earth News

24h in Athens

Instagrammable coffee shops, an award-winning cocktail bar and a glimpse of trendy Athenian lifestyle.

14/12/2017

Greece

Turkish family forced to flee the country tells Euronews their story

Tahsin and his family were forced to flee Turkey. Their crime? Being accused of supporting the Gülen movement

12/12/2017

Greece

Police and demonstrators clash in Athens overnight

Police and demonstrators have clashed in Athens overnight after commemorations for a teenager shot dead by police 9 years ago.

07/12/2017