Greece

Country Greece
Capital Athens
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Greek

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Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. In 1967, a group of military officers seized power, establishing a military dictatorship that suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country. In 1974, democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981, Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the European Economic and Monetary Union in 2001. In 2010, the prospect of a Greek default on its euro-denominated debt created severe strains within the EMU and raised the question of whether a member country might voluntarily leave the common currency or be removed.

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Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave - Al JazeeraGreece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave  Al Jazeera

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Greece’s Longtime Scourge: Dynastic Politics - The GlobalistGreece’s Longtime Scourge: Dynastic Politics  The Globalist

Greece Uses Medical And Neuroscience Conferences As Catalysts For Off-Season Tourism Growth And Regional Development In 2025 With CONVIN At The Helm - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Uses Medical And Neuroscience Conferences As Catalysts For Off-Season Tourism Growth And Regional Development In 2025 With CONVIN At The Helm  Travel And Tour World

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania - ReutersFirefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania  Reuters

Greece: Wildfires continue to burn with danger mounting - DWGreece: Wildfires continue to burn with danger mounting  DW

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Protest against Israeli cruise ship sparks debate in Greece - DWProtest against Israeli cruise ship sparks debate in Greece  DW

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Greece Condemns Turkish Marine Parks Statement in East Med. - tovima.comGreece Condemns Turkish Marine Parks Statement in East Med.  tovima.com

Dead body of 48-year-old Harjinder reaches India from Greece - Punjab News ExpressDead body of 48-year-old Harjinder reaches India from Greece  Punjab News Express

'Total destruction' as Greece battles wildfires; homes burned, thousands evacuated - India Today'Total destruction' as Greece battles wildfires; homes burned, thousands evacuated  India Today

Body of 48-year-old Punjab man brought back from Greece - babushahi.comBody of 48-year-old Punjab man brought back from Greece  babushahi.com

Watch: Firefighters battle to contain wildfires across Greece - BBCWatch: Firefighters battle to contain wildfires across Greece  BBC

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Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists - BBCWildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists  BBC

On Europe’s hardened frontier, Greek island keeps migrants at bay - ReutersOn Europe’s hardened frontier, Greek island keeps migrants at bay  Reuters

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Athens suburb residents told to evacuate as wildfires in Greece spread - Al JazeeraAthens suburb residents told to evacuate as wildfires in Greece spread  Al Jazeera

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Libyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows - ReutersLibyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows  Reuters

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As Bulgaria enters the euro, Greece’s pricey tragedy calls for caution - Brussels SignalAs Bulgaria enters the euro, Greece’s pricey tragedy calls for caution  Brussels Signal

Greece condemns Turkey’s marine parks as ‘unacceptable, unilateral and illegal’ - eKathimerini.comGreece condemns Turkey’s marine parks as ‘unacceptable, unilateral and illegal’  eKathimerini.com

Watch: Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece - BBCWatch: Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece  BBC

Postcard from Athens: Greece faces the perils of overtourism - The ObserverPostcard from Athens: Greece faces the perils of overtourism  The Observer

France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Germany And More Brace For New Passport Rules As UK Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Germany And More Brace For New Passport Rules As UK Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning  Travel And Tour World

Tyranny is an ever-present threat to civilisations. Here’s how Classical Greece and China dealt with it - The ConversationTyranny is an ever-present threat to civilisations. Here’s how Classical Greece and China dealt with it  The Conversation

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4 Chinese arrested in Greece for clicking photos of Rafale jets, facilities - India Today4 Chinese arrested in Greece for clicking photos of Rafale jets, facilities  India Today

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Greece Golden Visa: The Ultimate Guide - Get Golden VisaGreece Golden Visa: The Ultimate Guide  Get Golden Visa

Protesters in Greece halt military cargo en route to Israel - Latest news from AzerbaijanProtesters in Greece halt military cargo en route to Israel  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Managing Public Procurement Risks in Greece - OECDManaging Public Procurement Risks in Greece  OECD

How to prepare for a holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations - Euronews.comHow to prepare for a holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations  Euronews.com

The Bar is Too Low in Greece for Parliament Entry - The National HeraldThe Bar is Too Low in Greece for Parliament Entry  The National Herald

Greece is the Perfect Solo Travel Destination for Women Looking for Culture, History, Relaxation, and Adventure in 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldGreece is the Perfect Solo Travel Destination for Women Looking for Culture, History, Relaxation, and Adventure in 2025  Travel And Tour World

Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar - The New York TimesDozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar  The New York Times

UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications - UN NewsUN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications  UN News

Kazakhstan’s Usmanova claims gold at UWW U17 World Championships in Greece - qazinform.comKazakhstan’s Usmanova claims gold at UWW U17 World Championships in Greece  qazinform.com

MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in arrivals on Crete - Greek Parliament votes to suspend asylum - Increasingly hostile discourse about people on the move in Greece - More deportations from Cyprus - Italian authorities accused of ignoring boat in distress - Ital - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in arrivals on Crete - Greek Parliament votes to suspend asylum - Increasingly hostile discourse about people on the move in Greece - More deportations from Cyprus - Italian authorities accused of ignoring boat in distress - Ital  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Greece, Armenia keen in investing in Def corridor - Times of IndiaGreece, Armenia keen in investing in Def corridor  Times of India

Greece Publishes First Major Ukrainian Poetry Anthology, Spanning 200 Years of Verse - UNITED24 MediaGreece Publishes First Major Ukrainian Poetry Anthology, Spanning 200 Years of Verse  UNITED24 Media

Greece should prevent pushbacks and ensure accountability for human rights violations at the borders - The Council of EuropeGreece should prevent pushbacks and ensure accountability for human rights violations at the borders  The Council of Europe

Greece cuts emergency care waiting times by using QR codes for triage - Euronews.comGreece cuts emergency care waiting times by using QR codes for triage  Euronews.com

France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, and More Schengen Countries Brace for EU Border Control Crackdown - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, and More Schengen Countries Brace for EU Border Control Crackdown  Travel And Tour World

Greece Secures F-16 Block 50 Upgrade Deal with U.S. at Lower Cost - Greek City TimesGreece Secures F-16 Block 50 Upgrade Deal with U.S. at Lower Cost  Greek City Times

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Amid boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan calls, Greek influencer invites Indian tourists to Greece, shares must-hav - The Economic TimesAmid boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan calls, Greek influencer invites Indian tourists to Greece, shares must-hav  The Economic Times

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Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official - theguardian.comTwo wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official  theguardian.com

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Aegean Airlines to launch non-stop flights from India to Greece starting March 2026 - Mathrubhumi EnglishAegean Airlines to launch non-stop flights from India to Greece starting March 2026  Mathrubhumi English

Greece travel - Lonely PlanetGreece travel  Lonely Planet

Photos of a wildfire near Athens as homes burn - AP NewsPhotos of a wildfire near Athens as homes burn  AP News

Drone video shows rare site: Greece’s Acropolis with no tourists - CNNDrone video shows rare site: Greece’s Acropolis with no tourists  CNN

Greece to Host Free Full Moon Events at Ancient Sites - Greek City TimesGreece to Host Free Full Moon Events at Ancient Sites  Greek City Times

Greece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages - ReutersGreece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages  Reuters

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Greece Has €2.3BN Deficit for Environmental Projects: EC Report - tovima.comGreece Has €2.3BN Deficit for Environmental Projects: EC Report  tovima.com

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Greece woman charged with burglary, DWI after returning to scene with stolen items in car - RochesterFirstGreece woman charged with burglary, DWI after returning to scene with stolen items in car  RochesterFirst

Greece honored by ESA for deep space optical communication breakthrough - eKathimerini.comGreece honored by ESA for deep space optical communication breakthrough  eKathimerini.com

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