Greece

Country in southeastern Europe

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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, also known as Hellas, is a country located in Southeast Europe. Its population is approximately 10.7 million as of 2018; Athens is its largest and capital city, followed by Thessaloniki.

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Water floods streets of Greek island of Samos after earthquake There was flooding on the Greek island of Samos after a massive earthquake hit off the island's coast impacting Greece and Turkey.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 10 hours ago


Rescue efforts under way after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Greece Powerful quake struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of Greek island of Samos on Friday, killing at least 25 people. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:59Published 10 hours ago

At least 26 killed, over 700 injured after earthquake rattles Turkey, Greece At least 26 people have been killed and over 700 injured after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Turkey and Greece. Around 196 aftershocks were felt with 23 hitting over magnitude 4.0. Turkey’s.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:47Published 17 hours ago

Several fatalities after earthquake hits Turkey A strong earthquake struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Greece and Turkey, where some buildings collapsed in the coastal province of Izmir, authorities said. Adam Reed reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published 1 day ago

Concern accross Europe as continent faces second wave: Update on the situation in Greece Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Air bridges: Greek islands added to list of travel corridors A list of countries and territories in Europe from which people don't need toquarantine on arrival in England, as it's announced that arrivals from Lesvos,Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

‘Historic verdict’: Celebrations as Greece convicts Golden Dawn Activists and experts welcome landmark move to criminalise group as positive first step against European fascism. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Violent clashes after landmark Golden Dawn verdict in Athens A Greek court ruled that the far-right Golden Dawn party was operating as a criminal organization, delivering a landmark guilty verdict in a marathon five-year trial.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published 3 weeks ago

Greece braces for verdict in epic trial of far-right party Golden Dawn The trial of 68 leaders and members of the Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn reaches its finale on Wednesday.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:28Published on October 7, 2020

Protesters hold anti-NATO rally in Greece A few hundred protesters marched through central Athens on Tuesday, as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Greek officials.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on October 6, 2020

Greece's iconic monument, the Acropolis is bathed in new light Greece's famous archaeological site was showcased using lights in a variety of colours and intensities to highlight the three-dimensional nature of the monuments. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:27Published on October 1, 2020

Greece moves hundreds of refugees from Lesbos to mainland Greece allows hundreds of refugees to leave Lesbos for the mainland - but thousands remain in desperate conditions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:33Published on September 30, 2020

Greece: Thousands moved to new refugee camp Police on the Greek island of Lesbos continue to relocate people into a new refugee camp, but sanitation facilities there are already reported to be breaking down. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:28Published on September 19, 2020

Solskjaer counting on Maguire to 'focus on football' after Mykonos incident Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes that Harry Maguire's arrestand pending appeal in the Greek courts following an incident in Mykonos doesnot distract the club's captain. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on September 18, 2020

Refugees in Greece wary of entering new camp after Moria fire Many fear conditions in temporary camp will be no better than Moria, which drew widespread humanitarian concern. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:49Published on September 17, 2020

Greek police transfer homeless migrants to new Lesbos camp Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published on September 17, 2020

Five arrested over Lesbos refugee camp blaze Greek police have detained five people over a fire that razed the Moria refugee camp to the ground, a senior police official said on Tuesday, as thousands of stranded migrants refused to move to a new.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:44Published on September 15, 2020

Greece: Lesbos migrants march against new camp facility after Moria fire Migrants are demanding to leave the island and be allowed to travel to mainland Europe after last week's fire which destroyed the Moria camp.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:16Published on September 15, 2020

Greek authorities begin to move Moria refugees to new camps Refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos are being moved to a new site after their camp burned down. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:56Published on September 14, 2020

US urges Turkey to back diplomacy amid mounting tensions with Greece in Mediterranean US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Turkey to engage in dialogue and take no more actions to increase tensions with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:50Published on September 13, 2020

Greek police fire tear gas as refugees demand to leave Lesbos Chanting 'freedom', the former inhabitants of burned Moria camp protest against plan to be moved to another facility. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:41Published on September 13, 2020

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Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. BBC News - Published 14 hours ago

Deadly earthquake strikes off the coast of Turkey A powerful earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near Turkey and Greece on Friday, killing at least 19 people and injuring hundreds. Holly Williams has more. CBS News - Published 1 day ago
Earthquake strikes Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19 The earthquake rattled cities and unleashed a tsunami that flooded streets in western Turkey. CBS News - Published 1 day ago
Strong earthquake kills 14 people in Turkey and Greek islands Fourteen people were killed in Turkey and Greece after a strong earthquake struck the Aegean Sea on Friday, bringing buildings crashing down and setting off tidal waves that slammed into coastal areas.. WorldNews - Published 1 day ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey and Greece An earthquake killed at least a dozen people and injured hundreds of others in western Turkey. The 7.0 magnitude quake was centered in the Aegean Sea and was felt as far as Athens. CBSN spoke with CBS.. CBS News - Published 1 day ago
Turkey earthquake: 14 dead, hundreds injured amid collapsed buildings, tsunami A strong earthquake struck Friday in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds amid collapsed buildings and flooding,.. New Zealand Herald - Published 1 day ago
Strong sea earthquake topples buildings in Turkey A strong earthquake struck Friday between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing several buildings in Turkey's western Izmir province and causing some damage in Samos. (Oct... USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits coastal Turkey, Greece, USGS reports At least six buildings in Izmir, Turkey have been destroyed. Death toll is not yet known. USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago

Greece and Turkey rocked by 7.0 magnitude earthquake Turkey reports a number of buildings were destroyed and a Greek seismologist said a tsunami was possible. CBS News - Published 1 day ago
Strong earthquake rattles Greece and Turkey A powerful earthquake has struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos, officials say. BBC News - Published 1 day ago
Greece's Anti-Refugee Border Wall Will Have Cameras, Sirens ATHENS -- A wall extension Greece plans to build on its northern border with Turkey near the treacherous Evros River won't just be high enough (5 meters, 16.4 feet) to keep out refugees and migrants.. WorldNews - Published 3 days ago	Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says. BBC News - Published 3 days ago
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Greece finalises plan to build a wall on its border with Turkey Greece's Government says it has finalised plans to build a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the European Union.. New Zealand Herald - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •WorldNews	Turkey Caught Greece, EU, Germany Off Guard with Energy Hunt The move by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to again send an energy research vessel and warships off the Greek island of Kastellorizo, caught the Greek government, along with the European Union.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago	Dutch royals' holiday cut short amid anger as Netherlands in partial lockdown The Dutch royal couple were back in the Netherlands Saturday after their holiday to Greece had to be abandoned because of an uproar back home, where people are urged to stay at home as much as.. New Zealand Herald - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Dutch royals return amid anger over Covid holiday The family flew back from Greece after just a day on holiday there, amid intense criticism. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago	Tommy Lee Swears He's Moving to Europe if Trump Wins Reelection Get ready Greece ... Tommy Lee is moving in, IF President Trump is reelected next month -- but there's strong evidence it's an empty promise. The Mötley Crüe drummer isn't mincing words when it comes.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Turkey will give Greece ‘response it deserves’ in eastern Med dispute Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that his country will give Greece the “response it deserves” over the countries’ dispute... WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago	Athens bracing for four East Med scenarios Having drawn useful conclusions from the tension in the Eastern Mediterranean over the summer, Athens is prepared to deal with any move Ankara makes south of the island of Kastellorizo and is examining.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
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Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	Greek PM, EU Commission chief call on Ankara to reduce tension Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed that “Turkey has to undertake the necessary steps to reduce the tensions” in the East.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
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Greek court rules far-right party operated as a criminal organization Landmark case brings multiple verdicts against the neo-Nazi "Golden Dawn" party, including a murder conviction for one supporter. CBS News - Published on October 7, 2020	Kickstarter expands to creators in Poland, Greece, and Slovenia Kickstarter is letting more creators around the world use its platform. The company said today it’s now launching in Poland, Greece, and Slovenia, making Kickstarter available in 25 countries. The.. The Verge - Published on October 6, 2020
It is up to Turkey to ‘open path’ to solution, says Greek PM Greece welcomes a “first step” from Turkey towards the de-escalation of tension, “but whether it is a sincere move or a temporary maneuver remains to be seen,” Prime Minister Kyriakos.. WorldNews - Published on October 6, 2020	EU warns Turkey of sanctions over 'provocations' in Mediterranean EU leaders are meeting as member Greece is locked in a row with Turkey over energy and sea borders. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2020
Turkey and Greece set up military hotline amid energy tensions The two countries are locked in a row over energy resources and borders in the Mediterranean. BBC News - Published on October 1, 2020	Cyprus Demand for Turkish Sanctions Pushes Aside Greece at EU Meeting Cyprus was expected at an Oct. 1-2 meeting between European Union and Turkish officials to again block proposed sanctions over Belarus' alleged rigged Presidential elections unless penalties are.. WorldNews - Published on October 1, 2020
AP Top Stories September 29 A Here are the top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 29th: First presidential debate tonight as race tightens; Protests in Jerusalem amid lockdown; Cruise ship with suspected coronavirus cases arrives in.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 29, 2020	U.S. Will Base Mammoth Ship in Greece, Near Disputed Territory The Navy ship, the Hershel “Woody” Williams, will be deployed to a joint U.S.-Greek base, a move that could serve as a mark of America’s growing irritation with Turkey. NYTimes.com - Published on September 29, 2020
Pompeo Will Visit Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete to Sell US Support WASHINGTON -- While US President Donald Trump has aligned himself more with Turkey as it provokes Greece, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to visit Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete in a stopover.. WorldNews - Published on September 25, 2020	Hamburg Open: Dan Evans loses to Stefanos Tsitsipas before French Open Britain's Dan Evans is unable to earn a clay-court win before next week's French Open after losing to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in Hamburg. BBC News - Published on September 23, 2020
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions ANKARA — Turkey and Greece have agreed to talks over disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean, both sides said on Tuesday, after diplomatic efforts led by Germany to defuse a crisis that has.. WorldNews - Published on September 23, 2020	Greece, Turkey Agree to Hold Talks to Discuss Mediterranean Crisis Ankara, September 22: Turkey and Greece on Tuesday have agreed to resume talks over contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean. The Greece-Turkish over the issue will take place after four.. WorldNews - Published on September 22, 2020
Cyclone Ianos: Two dead as 'medicane' sweeps across Greece The rare "medicane" storm flooded buildings, toppled trees and triggered landslides in central areas. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2020	Deadly Mediterranean hurricane Ianos hits central Greece Two dead, one missing and hundreds rescued as floods damage Thessaly Two people have died and one has been reported missing in the central region of Thessaly after the Mediterranean hurricane, Medicane.. WorldNews - Published on September 19, 2020
Erdogan says Turkey pulled back survey vessel to allow for diplomacy with Greece Turkey pulled back its Oruc Reis seismic survey vessel from the eastern Mediterranean to allow for diplomacy with... WorldNews - Published on September 18, 2020	Medicane Storm Ianos lashes western Greece Intense wind and rain flood streets and fell trees on islands in western Greece. BBC News - Published on September 18, 2020
Lesbos: Greek police move migrants to new camp after Moria fire After sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp. BBC News - Published on September 17, 2020	Greek police move refugees to Lesbos tent camp after fire Hundreds relocating after blaze in Moria camp left 12,000 people without shelter Police have begun moving hundreds of people stranded on the island of Lesbos into a new temporary tent camp, more than a.. WorldNews - Published on September 17, 2020
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