Tag: Greece
Greek soccer fans barge into Acropolis to mark league win
ATHENS, Greece — Fans of the Greek soccer team Olympiakos forced their way into the grounds of the ancient Acropolis in Athens Wednesday during...
Europe rights body worried by claims Greece ejects migrants
ATHENS, Greece — Europe's top human rights body has expressed “deep concern” at persistent allegations that Greek authorities have on several occasions illegally forced...
Europe’s rights body fears virus measures hurting democracy
ATHENS, Greece — Europe’s leading human rights body warned Tuesday that threats to democratic rights and personal freedoms have worsened during the pandemic, with...
Greece offers reward for arrests in ‘barbaric’ home invasion
ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities took the rare step of offering a cash reward for information leading to arrests for a “barbaric” home invasion...
Primary, junior high schools, courts, reopen in Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Primary and junior high schools reopened for in-person classes in Greece Monday for the first time in months, as the country...
Primary, junior high schools, courts, reopen in Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Primary and junior high schools reopened for in-person classes in Greece Monday for the first time in months, as the country...
Belgian court OKs extradition of Greek far-right lawmaker
BRUSSELS — A Greek far-right member of the European Parliament arrested last month in Belgium can be extradited to Greece to serve a 13-year...
May Day rallies in Greece halt ferries, disrupt flights
ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of striking workers and other protesters blocked traffic in Athens and cities across Greece Thursday to mark rescheduled May Day...
NYPD officer hit, killed on highway lived ‘American dream’
NEW YORK — A New York City police officer killed by a suspected drunk driver was hailed Tuesday at his funeral as a humble...
Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
ATHENS, Greece — Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the...
