Greece

Police fire tear gas at anti-austerity protesters in Greece

Jan 12, 2018 14:17

Greek police have clashed with protesters outside parliament in the capital city Athens, as strikes and rallies continue over new government cuts.
Greek capital comes to standstill amid strike

Jan 12, 2018 09:38

The Athens subway came to a standstill on Friday as Greeks protested against new reforms that parliament is set to approve on January 15 in return for bailout funds, including restrictions on the right to strike.
Greek court suspends Turkish soldier’s asylum status ‘for reasons of public interest’

Jan 08, 2018 16:22

The asylum status of a Turkish soldier who fled the country along with seven others after a failed coup in 2016 has been suspended following a request by the Greek government which said it should have a say in the case.
Erdogan in Greece in first trip by head of state in 65 years

Dec 07, 2017 09:55

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Greece on a two-day visit, a first official trip by a Turkish head of state to the Aegean country in 65 years, with long-standing territorial disputes most likely to be the main topic of discussions with Greek officials.
Demo in memory of Greek teen killed by police in 2008 turns violent

Dec 06, 2017 12:10

Masked youths have thrown stones and vandalized property in Athens during annual protests in remembrance of a teenage boy killed by police in 2008.
Greek police arrest 9 suspected Turkish militants ahead of Erdogan’s visit

Nov 28, 2017 10:14

Security forces in Greece have arrested nine Turkish nationals in the capital, Athens, as part of an investigation linked to Turkish militant groups.
About 19 dead, 3 missing as flash floods hit Athens outskirts

Nov 19, 2017 14:00

The death toll from the flash floods, which hit the western Athens suburb of Mandra on Wednesday, has risen to 19, as firefighters recovered the bodies of another three victims on Saturday, Greek national news agency, AMNA, reported.
Greece: Clashes break out on 1973 student revolt anniversary

Nov 18, 2017 03:07

Clashes erupted between police and protesters in Greece on Friday during a demonstration marking the anniversary of the bloody Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973.
Death toll in Greek floods rises to 14

Nov 15, 2017 14:29

The death toll in flash flooding on the western fringes of the Greek capital has increased to 14, with the fire department recovering the body of a man near the small town of Mandra.
At least two die in flooding near Athens

Nov 15, 2017 09:47

Heavy overnight rain flooded towns near Athens on Wednesday, killing at least two people, trapping others in their homes and cars and shutting schools.