Starmer open to Elgin Marbles deal with Greece – reports Sir Keir Starmer would not opposed any loan deal that would involve the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens, according to reports. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
Greece's Next Hot Export Could Be Medical Tourism To find out how a small country like Greece ends up competing in the medical service sector and how Americans take advantage of it, International Business Times spoke with Dr. George Patoulis, president of the Athens Medical Association and Elitour, the Greek Health Tourism Council. International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023
Greece's left-wing opposition party slips into crisis as lawmakers quit in defiance of new leader Greece’s main left-wing opposition party, Syriza, has suffered a damaging setback as nine lawmakers quit the party in protest against its newly elected leadership The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
‘Fire on fire’: how migrants got blamed for Greece’s devastating blazes In August, wildfires in Evros killed a group of people, including children, passing along a well-trodden migration route. Locals and politicians made the victims scapegoats for the disaster The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Europe's radical right has made challenging Brussels a winning formula – so why hasn't the radical left made the same gains? With roughly six months to go, the radical right looks set to make significant gains in the 2024 European elections. The biggest share of votes is still likely to go to parties of the centre-right, but many of these have lately veered rightward, too. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Diaspora Palestinians in Greece fear for relatives in Gaza, long for peace Palestinians in Greece worry they are witnessing forced displacement at an unprecedented rate. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023
Croatia qualify for Euro 2024, France rally for a draw against Greece On Tuesday, Croatia secured the last automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024, ensuring Wales settled for a play-off place. Meanwhile, France had to rally to secure a draw against Greece. The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 — New maps, Zombies update, new Warzone map, and more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's launch is but a little ways behind us, and that hasn't stopped Activision and Sledgehammer Games from announcing upcoming Season 1 content. Windows Central · Nov 20, 2023
The Good Samaritans Who Saved Syrian Refugees When government relief efforts fail, individuals step up. Reason · Nov 18, 2023
Thousands march through Athens to mark 50 years since a student uprising was crushed by dictatorship More than 25,000 people have marched peacefully through central Athens to mark the 50th anniversary of a pro-democracy student uprising that was violently put down by the military dictatorship ruling Greece in 1973 The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Best midfielders of the 2000s Some of the world's finest picked up where they left off in the 1990s. Other new talents emerged. But who were the pick from the first decade of the new millennium? FourFourTwo · Nov 16, 2023
George Osborne gives major update on British Museum deal with Greece over Elgin Marbles The safety of the Parthenon sculptures was questioned after a high-profile theft at the museum was announced earlier this year The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
George Osborne hopes British Museum reaches deal with Greece over Elgin Marbles The safety of the Parthenon sculptures was questioned after a high-profile theft at the museum was announced earlier this year. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
From ancient Greece to Broadway, music has played a critical role in theater Though anxiety about the fate of live theater performances still lingers, Broadway is celebrating its third season since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, with a lineup dominated once again by musicals. The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 ‘I was overeating’: the Zoe nutrition app founders on diet, raising millions and the perfect microbiome The geneticist, tech specialist and engineer who set up the company aim to improve the health of millions – and maybe one day even make a profit
FourFourTwo · Nov 13, 2023 Greece Euro 2024 squad: Gus Poyet's full squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers The Greece Euro 2024 squad starts taking shape now, with the 2004 European champions hoping to qualify for next summer's big finals
The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023 PAOK 2 Aberdeen 2: Brave performance from visitors ends in European exit Aberdeen drew 2-2 with PAOK Salonika in Greece in what was a brave performance from Barry Robson's side.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 As price of olive oil soars, chainsaw-wielding thieves target Mediterranean's century-old trees In the Mediterranean's olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by climate change is taking a toll
Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023 Greek minister hails Turkish u-turn in migration policy A new era of cooperation benefits Turkey, Greece and the European Union at a time of upheaval, says migration minister.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Braverman says ‘huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterrence But the Home Secretary said there is no suggestion the UK could use push-back tactics on migrant boats in the English Channel.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 After Golden Dawn’s demise, a dangerous new far right flourishes in Greece Far-right strands are organising, but experts say they don’t yet pose the same threat as Golden Dawn.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Beauty and the beach: From bewitching bays to secluded coves, discover Greece’s stunning shores Whether you’re a nature lover, adventure seeker or just want to relax and enjoy the sunshine, we explore must-experience beaches in Greece
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023 At EU borders, refugees report invasive genital searches during pushbacks Refugees and legal experts say offensive, sexualised strip searches appear aimed at deterring further crossings.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Storm Ciarán: six dead in Italy; Spain evacuates 800 as wildfire spreads – as it happened Extreme weather event caused fatalities in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, France and Italy
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Charity says migrant testimonies point to a recurring practice of illegal deportations from Greece A leading international medical charity says it has received 50 testimonies from migrants over the past two years that point to a “recurring practice” of alleged secret, illegal and often brutal deportations back to Turkey from two eastern Greek islands