Greece

General strike over new cuts paralyzes Greece

May 17, 2017 12:13

Labor unions in Greece have staged a 24-hour strike across the country against new austerity measures demanded by the country’s international creditors, causing major disruptions in travel and public services.
Greek unions protest against Sunday trading hours

May 07, 2017 13:04

Hundreds of people have gathered in central Athens to protest against plans to increase Sunday trading hours in a rally organized by unions and communist groups.
15 drown as refugee boat sinks off Greece’s Lesbos

Apr 24, 2017 11:10

Greece's coastguard says at least 15 people, including children, have died in a suspected refugee boat sinking off the Aegean island of Lesbos.
Zarif represents Iran at Ancient Civilizations Forum in Athens

Apr 23, 2017 12:14

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is in Athens to take part in the international Forum of Ancient Civilizations in the Greek capital as the representative of the Islamic Republic.
Helicopter crash kills 4 Greek army officers

Apr 19, 2017 13:00

Four Greek army officers were killed on Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a hilly area in the center of the country, military authorities said.
Debt relief opens road for more austerity: Greece

Apr 09, 2017 14:40

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said that additional austerity measures could be imposed on the nation if the European lenders agree on a debt relief.
Syrian refugee sets self on fire in Greece camp: Video

Apr 01, 2017 09:30

A Syrian refugee has set himself on fire in a camp for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece in protest at the dire living conditions there as there is no end in sight to the plight of the refugees stranded across Europe.
Greece close to new rescue deal with creditors

Mar 30, 2017 08:30

Greece is close to a long-delayed deal with its creditors after months of tough talks that have held up the payment of vital loans, Speaker of Greece Parliament Nikos Voutsis has said.
Greek farmers clash with riot police in Athens

Mar 09, 2017 05:52

Violent clashes have erupted between Greek farmers and riot police during a massive protest rally in the Greek capital, Athens, over government austerity measures.
Greeks protest as government, creditors discuss new austerity measures

Mar 02, 2017 10:03

Anti-austerity protesters have rallied in the Greek capital against bailout talks underway between the country’s officials and its international creditors.