World Jun 11 This mysterious 4,000-year-old Greek discovery could spell trouble for new airport Resembling a huge car wheel from above, the ruins of the labyrinthine, 19,000-square-foot building came to light during a recent dig by archaeologists.
World Apr 16 Despite poor weather, the Paris Olympics flame is lit in Greece International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the flame lighting combined “a pilgrimage to our past in ancient Olympia, and an act of faith in our future.”…
World Feb 15 Greece legalizes same-sex civil marriage in landmark parliamentary vote Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials.
World Feb 15 Greek parliament to legalize same-sex marriage, first for an Orthodox Christian country Opinion polls suggest that most Greeks support the reform, and the issue has failed to trigger deep divisions in a country more concerned about a twin cost-of-living and housing crisis.
World Jun 16 Greek coast guard defends response to shipwreck that may have killed up to 500 migrants Patrol boats and a helicopter spent a third day scouring the area of the Mediterranean Sea where the packed fishing vessel capsized and sank early Wednesday.
World Jun 15 78 dead, hundreds still missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek coast Greek authorities said that the vessel appeared to be sailing normally until shortly before it sank, and declined repeated offers of rescue, while a network of activists said they received repeated distress calls from the vessel during the same time.
World Sep 07 Greece incentivizes state workers to save power Greece's government has announced a carrot-and-stick drive to cut public sector energy use by 10 percent this year. It's linking compliance to funding and urging state employees to switch off lights and appliances when leaving the office.
Health Sep 08 Flurry of tests performed as COVID-19 hits Greece’s biggest migrant camp Greek authorities say they are conducting a major testing and contact-tracing operation at the country's largest migrant camp on the eastern island of Lesbos.
World Aug 21 Greece says it won’t assist Iranian tanker sought by U.S. Iran-flagged Adrian Darya 1, which is tied to a sanctioned organization, appears headed for a Greece port.