Jan 11 12 migrants found dead, 21 rescued at sea off western Greece By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press Greece’s coast guard says 12 migrants have been found dead in the Ionian Sea and 21 others have been rescued after their boat took in water and sank. Searchers are looking for more survivors. Continue reading
Nov 14 American ISIS suspect deported to U.S. after being stuck at Turkey-Greece border By Associated Press The man was stuck in the heavily militarized border zone after Turkey tried to expel him to Greece on Monday but Athens refused him entry. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 8:36 It’s all in the name for North Macedonia’s NATO, EU bids By Christopher Livesay For years, the nation known until recently as the Republic of Macedonia has worked to gain NATO and European Union membership, with efforts blocked by Greece because of a dispute over its name. But in February, the country adopted a… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: U.S. adds 136,000 jobs as unemployment hits new 50-year low In our news wrap Friday, the Labor Department reports employers added a net 136,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent--a new 50-year low. But factories shed 2,000 jobs amid fears the manufacturing sector is now… Continue watching
Sep 02 1,500 asylum-seekers being transported to Greek mainland By Costas Kantouris, Associated Press A ship carrying 635 people, mostly Afghan families, from Lesbos reached the northern port city of Thessaloniki Monday evening. From there, authorities said, the asylum-seekers were being bussed to a camp in Nea Kavala in northern Greece that already holds… Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 8:12 In Europe, business booms when cruise ships arrive — but is it worth the bother? By Malcolm Brabant Cruise liners offer scenic views you can’t replicate from land, but they also cause downstream consequences. In Europe, some beautiful waterfront cities are joining forces to limit the impact of thousands of passengers being disgorged onto their picturesque streets. Special… Continue watching
Aug 21 Greece says it won’t assist Iranian tanker sought by U.S. By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Iran-flagged Adrian Darya 1, which is tied to a sanctioned organization, appears headed for a Greece port. Continue reading
Aug 19 Iranian tanker the U.S. tried to seize heads toward Greece By Ciaran Giles, Associated Press The vessel left Gibraltar after having been detained for a month in the British overseas territory for allegedly attempting to breach European Union sanctions on Syria. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:35 How the view of an ancient world landmark has sparked a modern legal battle By Malcolm Brabant Greece’s highest court is considering a case about Athenians’ visual access to the landmark Acropolis. Its decision could set a precedent about preserving historic skylines -- and potentially ban construction of high-rise buildings. The matter prompts a fundamental question: is… Continue watching
Jul 08 New Greek government faces swift test from creditors By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Kyriakos Mitsotakis was elected on a pledge to cut bailout-era taxes and ease draconian budget targets set by Greece's creditors during the years of financial rescue. Continue reading