Greece
Paris Olympics flame to be lit in its Greek birthplace
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic imposed toned-down events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Games, spectators will be able to attend the torch relay events.
4 underrated honeymoon destinations for intimate adventures!
Locations like the picturesque streets of Paris and the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives beckons romance. However, some locations do not always offer the privacy and comfort you might be looking for. Here are 4 underrated locations for newlyweds that offer adventure and romance for their honeymoon.
Grecian grace in vogue: Inspiration from ancient Greece takes centre stage in the latest fashion trends
It is no mystery that ancient Greece has been an inspiration for every aspect of culture globally, whether it be literature, art, sports, or fashion. Taking cue from the rich history of this Mediterranean country, Grecian drapes have once again become fashionable.
Strong quake shakes Athens, knocks out phone service
A strong and shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Athens, knocking out phone connections, collapsing a couple of abandoned buildings and causing power outages, as worried residents rushed into the streets.
Bangladeshi quarters gutted in Greece fire
Housing quarters of some hundreds of Bangladeshis were gutted in a giant fire in Greece’s Nea Manolada area.
14 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island
Fourteen people, including at least four children, drown when the small boat they were travelling on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials say.
2 killed in 6.7-magnitude quake off Greece, Turkey resorts
At least two people are killed on the Greek island of Kos Friday when a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the popular summer resort holiday destinations of the Dodecanese Islands in Greece and the Aegean coast of Turkey.
American tourist beaten dead in Greece
An American college graduate visiting a Greek island is beaten to death by a group of 10 men after a fight broke out in a bar, reports news portal CNN.
Bangladeshi workers win European court case against Greece
A group of strawberry pickers from Bangladesh has won a case against Greece at Europe's highest human rights court, after being shot at by employers for demanding unpaid wages.
'Bourne 5' will take place in 'post-Snowden world'
The NSA whistle-blowing revelations from Edward Snowden to play a crucial role in actor Matt Damon’s next Bourne movie.
Greece crisis: Syriza rebels 'to form new party'
Rebels from Greece's main party, Syriza, are to break away and form a new party, reports in Greek media say.
Greece crisis: PM Tsipras 'to hold September election'
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to call a snap election for 20 September, according to Greek media.
Greek MPs back €85bn bailout after marathon talks (video)
The Greek parliament has backed the country's new bailout deal after all-night talks, despite a rebellion by many MPs in the governing Syriza party.
Greece ‘reaches bailout deal’
Greece and its international creditors have agreed the substance of a new multi-billion euro bailout deal, according to a Greek finance ministry official.
Resolving Greece's Debt Crisis
Greece's desire to stay within Eurozone is a seriously constrained choice for its economy. This is because it will continue to plague price competitiveness of Greece's exportables in the rest of the world.
Greek parliament passes second crucial bailout bill
Greece's parliament on Thursday passed legislation on a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the country's stricken economy.
Greek debt crisis: Banks reopen amid tax rise
Greek banks reopen after three weeks of closures sparked by the deadlock over the country's debt.
Celebrities and world's rich lining up to snap up Greek islands
Johnny Depp has reportedly become the latest celebrity to take advantage of Greece’s plunging economic woes to score a deal and gift himself a small private island.
Greece debt crisis: Eurozone deal laws backed by MPs
Greek MPs have approved tough economic measures required to enable an €86bn eurozone bailout deal to go ahead.
