Marine archaeologists have discovered 10 shipwrecks, including one estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, off the Greek coast in the Mediterranean. The team made the discoveries underwater during a multi-year survey off the coast of Kasos, a Greek island in
A police officer on patrol duty in northwestern Greece was arrested on drugs charges Friday for allegedly using his service car to smuggle marijuana, authorities said. The suspect was detained in the port town of Igoumenitsa following a road chase, together with
Every culture includes members who maintain traditions throughout a lifetime of important life events, including wedding days. In Greek culture, ancient traditions are typically on full display during both the ceremony and the reception. Whether you’re planning or attending a Greek wedding,
Protesters hurled gasoline bombs and firecrackers at police outside Greece’s parliament Friday after thousands attended a demonstration against government plans to introduce privately run universities. Police charged the violent demonstrators and fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. Several people were hurt
An Albanian court on Tuesday imprisoned a mayor from the country’s Greek minority on vote-buying charges, a ruling that was expected to raise tensions with neighboring Greece. Greece had called on Albania’s government to stop the process against Dhionisios Alfred Beleri, saying
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Monday rescued 100 migrants found on a smuggling vessel in distress off the country’s southern mainland, officials said. GREECE LEGALIZES SAME-SEX CIVIL MARRIAGE DESPITE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH OPPOSITION The coast guard said the migrants were
Greek police on Friday announced the outcome of a yearslong, multinational investigation into feuding Balkan criminal gangs behind multiple killings across Europe. The probe, assisted by police agencies Interpol and Europol, has led to the arrests of 10 suspects. Police officers in
Widespread strikes in Greece halted trains, ferries and much of the capital’s public transport on Wednesday in protests timed to coincide with the first anniversary of the country’s deadliest rail crash, which killed 57 people. The train disaster on the night of
Greek antiterrorism police carried out raids and arrests on Tuesday in connection with attacks claimed by far-left militants, including a parcel bomb mailed to a senior judge, officials said. The crackdown follows a resurgence in far-left militant violence in recent months, including
A Greek island’s most visited and photographed tourist spot is at risk of being destroyed. On Zakynthos’ coastline is Navagio Beach, home to a 43-year-old shipwreck that is frequently visited by tour companies on day excursions. The sandy beach, also known as