Greece

Country in southeastern Europe

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

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Plan to scrap quarantine for some holidays abroad Foreign holidays have been given the green light after ministers confirmed the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK will be scrapped for a slew of popular destinations.Trips.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:33Published 6 days ago

Turkey's growing war of words with Greece and Cyprus over Mediterranean drilling Turkey's growing war of words with Greece and Cyprus over Mediterranean drilling Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

Keeping rooms full and tourists safe, how Greek hotels survive as visitors arrive Keeping rooms full and tourists safe, how Greek hotels survive as visitors arrive Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

Greece COVID-19 fight prompts Athens to free public space of cars The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated Greece's plans to offer tourists a grand tour one step at a time. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIOPublished 1 week ago

Greek island dreams: Summer tourist season opens Greece has officially opened its doors to international visitors after three months of lockdown. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIOPublished 1 week ago

Thousands of migrants face eviction in Greece sparking fears over homelessness Thousands of migrants face eviction in Greece sparking fears over homelessness Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:08Published on June 2, 2020

Greece reopens to tourists, with coronavirus tests on arrival Greece reopens to tourists, with coronavirus tests on arrival Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:52Published on June 1, 2020

Greece and Spain get ready for tourists again Spain will relax its border controls on July 1st and Greece is getting ready to do the same, a long-awaited moment for two of Europe's biggest vacation spots. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on May 25, 2020

The Acropolis re-opens as Greece relaxes lockdown Greek archaeological sites including the Acropolis re-opened on Monday after two months of lockdown due to the measures taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published on May 18, 2020

Coronavirus: As shops reopen in Greece, owners fear second wave – and second lockdown In Greece, most shops can now reopen and retailers are eager to welcome customers after nearly two months of lockdown. But there's a warning: if there is a second lockdown, many businesses would never.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published on May 11, 2020

Coronavirus live: France takes first steps out of lockdown, other countries ease constraints Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine are also lifting some restrictions from Monday - but constraints remain in the UK for now. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:03Published on May 11, 2020

Coronavirus: Greek restaurateurs' empty chairs protest over social distancing plan Coronavirus: Greek restaurateurs' empty chairs protest over social distancing plan Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published on May 7, 2020

A rare sight as Santorini Island eerily empty Rarely is Santorini Island in Greece, with its picture postcard views, not spilling over with millions of tourists. But now its cobblestone streets, once overflowing, lie empty, its layers of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:00Published on May 7, 2020

'Can we go on Summer holidays this year?' Greece and Croatia float solutions for sunseekers 'Can we go on Summer holidays this year?' Greece and Croatia float solutions for sunseekers Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:45Published on May 6, 2020

Euro zone set for record recession Business activity across Europe almost ground to a halt last month as government-imposed lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus forced factories, shops and restaurants to close and many.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published on May 6, 2020

UK PM's father criticised for lockdown trip to Greece Stanley Johnson shared pictures on Instagram showing him arriving in Athens on Wednesday. BBC News - Published 5 hours ago
Boris Johnson's father Stanley flies to Greece despite travel restrictions and says trip 'essential' to ready second home as holiday let Stanley Johnson also urges PM to get air bridges between counties up 'as soon as possible' Independent - Published 13 hours ago
Many European countries set to be exempt from quarantine The UK looks set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

EU Foreign Chief Will Visit Tense Greece-Turkey Border, Cyprus BRUSSELS -- The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, is due to go to the border between Greece and Turkey along the Evros River, closed since Turkey tried to.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
Bali will open its borders to visitors from September So far Greece, Portugal and Italy have all starting welcoming tourists again ahead of peak July and August holiday season. But if you fancy holding out for a more adventurous, further-flung getaway,.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Mitsotakis Tells Employers COVID-19 Undermined Recovery, Sees Comeback ATHENS – The sudden onslaught of the deadly COVID-19 came just as Greece was beginning to speed out of a near decade-long economic and austerity crisis but has only “interrupted” it, Prime.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Bulgarians complain of long border queues after Greece eases lockdown Hundreds of trucks and cars from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia waited in long queues at the border with Greece on Wednesday after Athens eased coronavirus restrictions to try to salvage the summer.. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
Greek delegation leaves Israel Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis left Israel on Wednesday afternoon after a day-and-a-half visit. Mitsotakis visited Yad Vashem and met with Foreign... WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Israel’s Mediterranean Ties Go Beyond a Pipeline Opinion Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the signing of a deal by Cypriot Energy Minister Yiorgos.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Refugees, Migrants Moved Out of Makeshift Camps in Athens' Center ATHENS – Greek police evicted migrants who had set up camps in central squares in the Greek capital after they'd gone there when they were previously booted from other shelters to make way for new.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Greek PM visits Israel, hoping to restore tourism and warning on Turkey Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Israel on Tuesday in a show of confidence in the countries' anti-coronavirus measures which Athens hopes can be translated into a resumption of tourism. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
EU borders reopening as Greece and Belgium prepare to welcome tourists European Commission launches website to navigate a patchwork of reopenings across Schengen area Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Greece welcomes foreign visitors, restarts summer tourism Greece reopened its main airports to more international flights on Monday, hoping to kick-start its vital tourism sector after three months in lockdown. Reuters India - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •WorldNews •Reuters	Rayshard Brooks, Greek islands to reopen, MLB labor dispute: 5 things to know Monday A "March on Georgia," Greece is reopening to tourists and more news you need to know Monday. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Greece is ready for tourists to return this week despite coronavirus, Prime Minister says The popular tourist destination will be reopening its borders to travellers from about 30 countries from this week. SBS - Published 3 weeks ago	Coronavirus: Island isolation over as Greece lets tourists back The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Greece to officially launch its tourism season Heavily reliant on tourism, Greece officially opens to foreign arrivals Monday. (June 13) USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	Greece ready to open to tourists, PM says safety is top priority The safety of tourists is a top priority for Greece as it opens its airports to foreign visitors, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday on a visit to the popular holiday island of.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
U.S. ruling over ancient bronze horse a 'huge victory' for Greece: minister Greece’s culture minister has hailed a U.S. court ruling over a disputed ancient horse figurine as a major victory that may help Athens and others fighting to reclaim antiquities. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Greece, Italy sign accord on maritime zones in Ionian Sea Greece and Italy signed an agreement on maritime boundaries on Tuesday, establishing an exclusive economic zone between the two countries and resolving longstanding issues over fishing rights in the.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Erdogan Says Deal Made With Trump Over Libya, Greece Unsaid ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and US President Donald Trump have reached agreements over Libya but it wasn't said if that is over a Turkey-Libya maritime deal diving the seas.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Greece, Italy to sign deal on maritime zones: foreign affairs ministry Greece and Italy will sign an agreement on maritime zones on Tuesday, the country's foreign affairs ministry said. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Refugee camp in northern Greece quarantined after Covid-19 infection A refugee camp in Nea Kavala was quarantined by health authorities on Thursday after a pregnant woman tested positive for Covid-19, according to reports in local media.... WorldNews - Published on June 4, 2020	Greece to introduce controlled tourists' visits Greece is ready to welcome tourists from all over the world this summer but will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure it remains a safe destination in terms of the risk of coronavirus.. USATODAY.com - Published on June 3, 2020
EU Urges, But Won't Push, Turkey to Stop Provoking Greece BRUSSELS - Reluctant to impose tough sanctions or confront President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for fear he will unleash more refugees and migrants on the bloc, the European Union's foreign chief Joseph.. WorldNews - Published on June 3, 2020	US embassy cancels annual Independence Day events in Athens, Thessaloniki The US embassy in Athens will not be hosting its annual Independence Day celebration in July, in line with Greek regulations enacted to counter the spread of Covid-19, Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said on.. WorldNews - Published on June 3, 2020
Greek hotels reopen to an uncertain future Greece allowed year-round hotels to open on Monday, restarting its vital tourism sector hobbled by weeks of lockdown, although business remained quiet with international flights from its main airports.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Coronavirus: Greece to open up in two weeks, but not to the UK Tourists from 29 countries will be able to visit Greece from 15 June, but not travellers from the UK. BBC News - Published on May 29, 2020
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15 Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
PM Mitsotakis Highlights the Milestones for the Development of High Technology in Greece ATHENS - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday had a discussion via video conference with the founders of Greek technology companies that succeeding in attracting foreign investment during the.. WorldNews - Published on May 29, 2020	PM Mitsotakis: Greece Secured €32 Billion as a Result of the Government's Consistent Work ATHENS - The fact that Greece has secured 32 billion euros from the Recovery Fund is "the result of the government's unobtrusive but productive and consistent work at a European level," Prime Minister.. WorldNews - Published on May 28, 2020
Greece, Turkey Swap Shots Over Migrant Treatment, Tension Soars As the United States tried to ramp down tension, Greece and Turkey fired accusations at each other over the treatment of refugees and migrants trying to get into Greece to seek asylum as the COVID-19.. WorldNews - Published on May 28, 2020	Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Greece restarts ferry services, opens restaurants Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season. (May 25) USATODAY.com - Published on May 25, 2020	Greece reopens cafes, restaurants as summer season nears Greece allowed cafes and restaurants to reopen on Monday as part of a gradual lifting of its coronavirus restrictions to reboot its tourism-dependent economy and help draw in foreign visitors ahead of.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more. BBC News - Published on May 25, 2020	Coronavirus news you may have missed overnight as Tory MPs turn on Cummings and schools to reopen despite serious concern UK focuses on prime minister's senior aide, while Japan and Greece announce easing of some lockdown measures Independent - Published on May 25, 2020
No Invasion, But Greece Says Turkey Seized Evros River Border Patch ATHENS - While ready to lodge a complaint against its claim that Turkish forces have unlawfully occupied a disputed area along the Evros River northern land border between the countries, Greece’s.. WorldNews - Published on May 24, 2020	Coronavirus travel: Airport tests and hotel quarantine for Greece arrivals Greece's tourist season begins in June - but how easy will it be for travellers to get into the country? BBC News - Published on May 21, 2020
Andre Bent murder trial: Vasilios Ofogeli jailed for murder "Remorseless" Vasilios Ofogeli, then aged 16, fled to Greece within hours of the murder. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2020	Coronavirus: Greece to reopen tourism season in June, PM says Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says his country has shown that it is a "passport of safety". BBC News - Published on May 20, 2020
Greek medical students get hands on virus training Greece's main hospital for COVID-19 patients is also the focus of a hands-on training program for dozens of medical students who volunteered to relieve hard-pressed doctors from simpler duties. (May.. USATODAY.com - Published on May 19, 2020	Cafes and churches open in Italy and Greece; Spain eyes summer reboot Italian shops, restaurants and churches reopened their doors to spring sunshine on Monday, Greece welcomed visitors back to the Acropolis - and Spain hoped for tourists to return in summer in cautious.. Reuters India - Published on May 18, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Acropolis sparkles in the sun as Greek tourist spots reopen Greece reopened the Acropolis, museums and other major tourist attractions as the coronavirus lockdown eased in bright sunshine in Athens on Monday. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 311,000 as countries gradually ease lockdowns Coronavirus has infected more than 4.6 million people across the world and killed more than 311,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Many countries are starting gradual easing of.. WorldNews - Published on May 17, 2020
Coronavirus World Live Coverage: Greece, Italy, China, Netherlands The movement of schoolchildren back to their home villages raises virus fears in Nigeria. Japanese men are helping more around the house. And Narendra Modi’s popularity surges. NYTimes.com - Published on May 16, 2020	Two more migrants quarantined on Lesbos test positive for COVID-19 Two asylum seekers recently arrived on Greece's Lesbos island, the site of the country's biggest migrant camp, have tested positive for the coronavirus, migration ministry sources said on Friday. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020
EU Lawmakers Want Probe of Migrant Death on Greece-Turkey Border While Greek authorities have repeatedly denied a migrant shot dead on the border with Turkey was killed by Greek fire, more than 100 Members of the European Parliament called for a formal.. WorldNews - Published on May 13, 2020