Greece
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Hundreds of migrants on crippled ship off Crete
A cargo ship carrying some 700 people trying to enter Europe suffered engine failure.
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Sharp drop in HIV
In the first 10 months of this year, 84 people tested HIV positive compared to 239 in the same period last year.
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Crucial talks with troika in Paris
Deputy leader Evangelos Venizelos said the Paris meeting would bring Athens “a step closer to the end of this negotiation”.
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Scientists expand excavation of ancient Amphipolis
Geophysicists are scanning the site to see if there are other structures aside from the three-chamber tomb discovered in August.
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Syrian refugees go on hunger strike in front of Greek Parliament
One woman taking part in the protest fainted on and had to be taken to the hospital.
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101-year-old Greek could be Europe’s oldest driver
Greek centenarian renews his licence for another three years, becoming one of Europe’s oldest drivers.
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9R earthquake to hit Greece, says Le Monde
A publication of the French newspaper, following the latest seismic activity in Greece, receives thousands of shares worldwide, causing major anxiety
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Climate change to hit farming, Greek coastline
Rainfall in Greece is expected to drop by 2 per cent while temperatures are set to rise 1.5 degrees.
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Cyprus on agenda in Biden visit to Istanbul
US Vice President Joe Biden says a Cyprus settlement would boost energy security and prosperity in the region.
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Huffington Post launches in Greece
Huffington Post creator, Arianna Huffington launches their newest venture in Greece.