Greek prisons are at more than 20 per cent over capacity.

Cyprus’ president Nicos Anastasiades recently sent a letter to Ban Ki-moon to complain over Turkey’s recent moves in the region.

All second-generation immigrants living in Greece will be able to apply for citizenship if they were born in Greece or have completed certain levels of education in the country

Aegean will now fly to Paphos in Cyprus, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Naples in Italy and increase flights to Naxos, Milos and Paros

Mohamed Asfak had suffered serious respiratory problems for months but was only hospitalised as his condition became life threatening.

Athens has seen a considerably bigger decline than in other main cities

5.2 mangitude earthquake hits central Athens

Tests on the remains found at the Amphipolis tomb could take more than eight months.

European officials say a review by the country’s creditors must resume within the next couple of days.

Greek foreign minister Evangelos Venizelos has warned Turkey over breach of Cyprus EEZ.