Greece

Five refugees, including three children, killed in trafficker car crash in Greece

Jun 08, 2018 10:10

Five refugees, including three children, have been killed in a car crash on a highway in northern Greece, police say.
Greeks stage strike against bailout reforms

May 30, 2018 12:29

Greece has come to a standstill as people staged a nationwide 24-hour strike against reforms linked to a third and final bailout.
Greek jet crashes in Aegean Sea, pilot killed

Apr 13, 2018 01:45

A Greek fighter jet has crashed into the Aegean Sea, leaving its pilot killed amid rising tensions with neighboring Turkey.
Greece: Students clash with police over teaching cuts

Mar 31, 2018 03:20

Scuffles erupted between protesters and police officers in Athens on Friday as hundreds of students and teachers took part in a rally urging an increase in the number of teachers for schools and universities.
Turkish court refuses to release two jailed Greek soldiers

Mar 27, 2018 14:11

A Turkish court has ruled that two Greek soldiers charged with espionage and illegally entering the country must remain in jail despite pressure from the European Union for their release.
At least 16 dead as refugee boat sinks off Greek island

Mar 17, 2018 10:10

At least 16 people, including six children, perished Saturday after a refugee boat capsized in the Aegean Sea, the deadliest disaster in the area since a controversial deal between the EU and Turkey to try to stem the flow of migrants two years ago.
Greek court rejects Turkey’s extradition demand

Mar 17, 2018 03:17

A Greek appeals court on Friday (March 16) rejected a Turkish demand for the handover of eight Turkish soldiers Ankara accuses of having a direct role in the abortive coup attempt against President Tayyip Erdogan in 2016.
Turkish court rejects appeal for release of two Greek soldiers

Mar 05, 2018 15:37

A Turkish court has rejected a request for the release of two Greek soldiers who were arrested for illegally crossing the border into the country and allegedly entering a prohibited Turkish military zone.
Greece not seeking swap of soldiers with Turkey

Mar 03, 2018 16:42

Greek authorities have denied they have any plans to exchange eight Turkish soldiers wanted on suspicion of involvement in a failed coup in Turkey with two Greek soldiers arrested recently.
European rights body urges Greece to do more to fight corruption

Mar 01, 2018 14:28

The Council of Europe, a 47-nation human rights body based in Strasbourg, France, has called on Greece to do more in terms of fighting corruption among politicians and state officials.