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Greek parliament approves more pension cuts and tax hikes

More pension cuts and tax hikes are on the way in Greece, after the country’s parliament approved a new round of austerity.

Greece

Pensioners march ahead of Greek parliament vote on more austerity

Hundreds of pensioners braved torrential rain in Athens on Thursday morning to express their anger at the latest planned cuts to their incomes.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Ukraine signs visa waiver deal with EU

In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: MEPs pass a resolution condemning Hungary for a “serious deterioration” in the rule of law and democracy; Ukraine and the

World News

Greeks walk out in general strike over new austerity measures

Transport and public services across Greece have been severely affected by a general strike.

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Economy

Greek economy back in recession

Greece's economy slipped back into recession in the first three months of 2017 amid delays in approving its latest bailout loan.

Greece

Migrant smuggling crackdown by Greek police

Suspected people smugglers said to have hidden migrants in vehicles have been arrested in 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.

Greece

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

At first gaze, they are unlikely bedfellows.

Greece

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.

Destinations

Reviving ancient Greece in modern Europe

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

Economy

Eurozone finance chiefs admit Greece will need debt relief

Eurozone finance ministers chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem says some Greek debt will have to be written off for its public finances to become sustainable.

Greece

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.

Greece

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

Economy

IMF's Lagarde upbeat on growth, worried about protectionism risks

The International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says the global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by protectionism.

Greece

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.

Turkey

A week to go: Turkish expatriates cast referendum vote

With a week to go till Turkey’s referendum on April 16 on a new political system that would give the president sweeping new powers, the country’s expatriates have been continuing to vote in advance in

Greece

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.

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

Greece

Livadia a home from home for refugees

Livadia offers a warm welcome for refugees

Ireland

From Irish air force to the orthodox church