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
Jul 07 Greece's left-wing leader concedes election By Elena Becatoros, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has conceded his country’s parliamentary election and said he phoned conservative opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to congratulate him on his victory. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 22:26 March 3, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS NewsHour On this edition for Sunday, March 3, the U.S. and South Korea announce they will scale back joint “war game” exercises, a centuries-long dispute continues between Greece and Britain over the rightful place of the Parthenon marbles, California’s dying Salton… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 6:35 Greece seeks to bring back ancient sculptures from the UK By Christopher Livesay, Joan Martelli When the Parthenon in Athens fell into ruins in the 1800s about half the marble sculptures there were removed and sent to the British Museum.Greece wants the marble sculptures returned but so far, Britain has refused. In a story we… Continue watching
Jan 21 Greece considers deal with Macedonia after violent protests By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press The agreement would see Macedonia change its name to North Macedonia, and Greece would drop its objection to its northern neighbor joining NATO. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 25:01 January 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Jan. 20, no compromise in sight as the government shutdown enters day 30, and troubling details emerge on how Purdue Pharma allegedly marketed prescription painkiller OxyContin. Also, after two decades, a paralyzed outdoorsman designs a… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 8:37 Rescued or seized? Greece's long fight with UK over Parthenon Marbles By Christopher Livesay When the Parthenon in Athens fell into ruins in early the 1800s, a British ambassador with permission from the Ottoman Empire preserved about half the sculptures, which are now at the British Museum. But Greeks for centuries have wanted them… Continue watching