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Reviving ancient Greece in modern Europe

The Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli was inspired by the soul of ancient Greece.

Economy

Eurozone finance chiefs admit Greece will need debt relief

Eurozone finance ministers chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem says some Greek debt will have to be written off for its public finances to become sustainable.

Greece

Greek court blocks Turkish extradition request

The Greek appeals court has rejected Ankara's request for the extradition of three Turkish soldiers. The cases of a further five soldiers will be decided in the coming weeks.

Greece

Deadly summer sailing season begins

The first fatalities of the summer sailing season when Europe's seas swallow up thousands of migrants, many of them refugees fleeing conflict, has begun

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Economy

IMF's Lagarde upbeat on growth, worried about protectionism risks

The International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says the global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by protectionism.

Greece

Greece's island refugee camps buckle under the strain

Greece is feeling the first wave of 2017's refugee harvest, but camps on its Aegean islands are already full and the country is ill-prepared to take any more people without help.

Turkey

A week to go: Turkish expatriates cast referendum vote

With a week to go till Turkey’s referendum on April 16 on a new political system that would give the president sweeping new powers, the country’s expatriates have been continuing to vote in advance in

Greece

Documenta 14 set to open outside Germany for first time

It's the first time Documenta will open outside Germany. Athens is preparing to host the 14th edition of the modern art exhibition.

Economy

"Stop damaging Greece" say 46 MEPs

46 MEPS from different political groups and members of the Progressive Caucus of the European Parliament signed a common solidarity statement “Stop Damaging Greece” before next Eurogroup of 7th Ap

Greece

Livadia a home from home for refugees

Livadia offers a warm welcome for refugees

Ireland

From Irish air force to the orthodox church

Greece

Elderly Greeks protest against more pension cuts

Thousands of elderly Greeks have taken to the streets of Athens to protest against further pension cuts currently being negotiated.

Living

The world's most luxurious oil?

At up to 200 euros for a 500ml bottle, this luxury olive oil is not designed to be the staple product you find in most homes.

Greece

What does "Home" mean after 74 genocides? Interview with a Yazidi refugee

Sahir Saido is 18 years old.

World News

Calls for Eurogroup President to resign after "drinks and women" outrage

Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem has come under fire for accusing southern European Union nations of having wasted money on women and alcohol

Greece

Brexit coming, Grexit looming?

New impasse in the negotiations of the Greek program raises fears of a repeat of a "Greek drama"

Economy

Greece and the European Union - don't blame me

There were a lot of people who were very skeptical about being in the EU because they thought it was all about politics and not funding projects that actually could help people.

Greece

EU-Turkey migrant deal a 'dangerous precedent', say aid groups

Greece is being used as a testing ground for degrading asylum policies that are setting a dangerous blueprint for the future, according to major humanitarian…

Greece

IMF letter bomb inquiry focuses on Greece

An envelope which exploded at the European offices of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on Thursday bore a Greek return address.

France

Letter bomb injures IMF employee after Greek militants announce campaign

Paris is on high alert after a letter bomb sent to the IMF’s office there exploded on Thursday, as it was opened by a secretary, injuring her in the face and…