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Is this 2,000-year-old tool the world's oldest computer?

For over a century since it was found in an ancient shipwreck, scientists have been scratching their heads over the exact function of the Antikythera mechanism, named after the Greek island off which

Greece

EU releases Greek bailout funds as Juncker praises Athens' reforms

Greece has received more than seven billion euros in bailout funds after a review of the country’s progress in implementing reforms.

Greece

Ban says Greece needs more help to cope with migrants

The UN Secretary General has urged countries to do more to help Greece cope with Europe’s migrant crisis as it struggles with its own economic hardship.

Greece

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in Athens

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Economy

Greece gets the nod for next tranche of bailout cash

Greece has fulfilled all the necessary measures to receive a new slice of bailout money from its international creditors.

World

The Greek refugee puzzle

Our aim is to assist these people and make sure they live with dignity while they are in Greece

Greece

Protesters in Athens call on Syriza government to go

Thousands of protesters have hit the streets of Athens calling on the country’s left-wing government to quit.

World

Greece's Finance Minister warns Europe needs to listen to its people

Greece has at times in the past seven years seemed like a sacrificial lamb on the altar of a strong euro, with its people being asked to suffer for past government incompetence or worse that put the e

Greece

Ancient sporting values are revived in Nemean Games in Greece

Far from the European football Championships and the forthcoming Rio Olympics athletes from around the world have been taking part in a very different sporting tournament in southern…

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Greek state hospital workers protest cuts

Striking state hospital workers and teachers protested in Athens on Wednesday, demanding back pay and calling for action on staff shortages.

Economy

European Central Bank corporate bond buying starts

The European Central Bank has begun buying corporate bonds to try to get businesses to borrow and spend, which would boost the eurozone economy and cause inflation to rise.

Economy

Eurozone GDP growth revised upwards for Q1

It seems the eurozone's economic growth was slightly better than previously thought in the first three months of this year, but still nothing to shout about.

Economy

Greek businesses welcome tourist influx, worry about tax hike effects

Greece believes a bumper influx of tourists this year will boost its economic recovery, but there are fears bailout linked sales tax hikes could threaten businesses.

Sport

'Believe in your dreams' - NBA star Antetokounmpo's message to migrants

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a professional basketball player in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Greece

Greek detention centre burns in riot between Afghans and Pakistanis

More than 70 refugees have been injured and hundreds left without shelter after a huge fire and clashes broke out at a detention centre in Greece between Pakistani and Afghan…

Czech Republic

Czech and Greek police break up forgery network

Czech police have released a video of a raid which took place at the end of May said to be targeting an international criminal network of migrant smugglers and document…

Greece

Idomeni: Before and after (photos)

World News

Migrants rescued adrift on new Greece-Italy sea route

A group of 29 migrants including two children have been rescued off the Greek island of Lefkada en route for Italy.

Mexico

Mexican footballer Alan Pulido 'very well' after kidnap ordeal ends

Mexican international footballer Alan Pulido has been freed following his abduction in the country at the weekend.

Greece

Putin visits monastic community in Greece

The Russian President joined celebrations marking the 1,000 th anniversary of the Russian presence at Mount Athos.