Greece
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Iolas mansion to be turned into a museum
It is now 30 years since the art collector’s demise and the looting of his collection.
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Greek islands ‘like a prison’ for refugees
Thousands of asylum seekers are currently trapped on Greece’s islands in terrible conditions.
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Greek population ageing and in decline
From 2011 to 2016 Greece’s population has been diminishing due to migration and a decline in births due to financial reasons.
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Missing Greek American woman found in feral condition in Alabama
Missing since 18 July, the 25-year-old was found wandering naked on a remote road in rural Alabama.
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Hill opposite Acropolis transformed into ‘jungle’ by celebrated Argentinean artist
It is the first time Greek authorities have given permission for a major project to take place on an archaeological site.
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Volunteers set up mobile library for refugees in Greece
Since launching in November, the library has been a hit with 1,300 books, they welcome 115 readers of all ages each week.
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Athens’ first Makerspace
Creatives who do not have the funds to rent or buy their own equipment can now have access to modern and traditional tools.
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Greek government platform dealing with citizens’ daily problems stressed to cope with complaints
The new website ‘kathimerinotita’ received more than 5,000 bureaucracy complaints in just a few months.
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Drone photos offer breathtaking views of Greece
The work of photographer Marina Vernicos is featured in The Guardian.