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 says it won't accept refugee returns from Germany - DWGreece says it won't accept refugee returns from Germany  DW

Frontex warns Greece over abuses against migrants | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahFrontex warns Greece over abuses against migrants | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

US along with United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Japan, China, And Portugal Lead The Global Hotel Investment Market In 2024, Contributing To A Staggering Fifty-four percent Growth - Travel And Tour WorldUS along with United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Japan, China, And Portugal Lead The Global Hotel Investment Market In 2024, Contributing To A Staggering Fifty-four percent Growth  Travel And Tour World

Greece issues summer blaze warning as record number of firefighters deployed - The IndependentGreece issues summer blaze warning as record number of firefighters deployed  The Independent

Greece’s Complicated Relationship with NATO and Its Role Today - GreekReporter.comGreece’s Complicated Relationship with NATO and Its Role Today  GreekReporter.com

Female seafarer crushed by truck on passenger ferry in Greece - TradeWindsFemale seafarer crushed by truck on passenger ferry in Greece  TradeWinds

Quarterly Mixed Migration Update: Europe Quarter 1 - 2025 - ReliefWebQuarterly Mixed Migration Update: Europe Quarter 1 - 2025  ReliefWeb

China-Greece Joint Laboratory for Digital Heritage inaugurated in Athens - XinhuaChina-Greece Joint Laboratory for Digital Heritage inaugurated in Athens  Xinhua

StrictlyVC in Athens will feature the Greek Prime Minister - TechCrunchStrictlyVC in Athens will feature the Greek Prime Minister  TechCrunch

France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences  Travel And Tour World

Refugees: Germany And Greece To Clash Over EU Cooperation Agreement - ForbesRefugees: Germany And Greece To Clash Over EU Cooperation Agreement  Forbes

Greece beefs up firefighting force ahead of fire season: PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis - Times of IndiaGreece beefs up firefighting force ahead of fire season: PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis  Times of India

7 ways to see the best of Greece's Peloponnese - National Geographic7 ways to see the best of Greece's Peloponnese  National Geographic

Greece must face punishment over abuses against migrants, Frontex official says - politico.euGreece must face punishment over abuses against migrants, Frontex official says  politico.eu

Frontex warns Greece over migrant pushbacks, considers urging EU disciplinary action - Türkiye TodayFrontex warns Greece over migrant pushbacks, considers urging EU disciplinary action  Türkiye Today

StrictlyVC in Athens will feature the Greece Prime Minister - TechCrunchStrictlyVC in Athens will feature the Greece Prime Minister  TechCrunch

Greece mulls ban on flavoured e-cigarettes - EuractivGreece mulls ban on flavoured e-cigarettes  Euractiv

Greece Announces Plan to Build New Volunteer Military Reserve Forces - tovima.comGreece Announces Plan to Build New Volunteer Military Reserve Forces  tovima.com

Salamis Shipyards Reemerges as Naval Hub in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean - navalnews.comSalamis Shipyards Reemerges as Naval Hub in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean  navalnews.com

Greece: Worry as Turks buy property and 'golden visas' - DWGreece: Worry as Turks buy property and 'golden visas'  DW

'Hurts seeing all this hatred’: Indian in Greece alleges racism, mocked for his nationality - Hindustan Times'Hurts seeing all this hatred’: Indian in Greece alleges racism, mocked for his nationality  Hindustan Times

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus - AP NewsGreece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus  AP News

Greece’s Exit from Junk Status Helps Advance the Recoveries of Its Economy and Banking System - International BankerGreece’s Exit from Junk Status Helps Advance the Recoveries of Its Economy and Banking System  International Banker

Greece unveils major reserve force reform - The Peninsula QatarGreece unveils major reserve force reform  The Peninsula Qatar

Greece’s Best Beach Hotels For The Ultimate Seaside Getaways In Crete With Stunning Views And Luxurious Stays - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Best Beach Hotels For The Ultimate Seaside Getaways In Crete With Stunning Views And Luxurious Stays  Travel And Tour World

Greece, Thailand, and Aruba Shine in 2025 as Top Beach Destinations with Elafonissi, Banana Beach, and Eagle Beach Leading the Way for Unforgettable Getaways - Travel And Tour WorldGreece, Thailand, and Aruba Shine in 2025 as Top Beach Destinations with Elafonissi, Banana Beach, and Eagle Beach Leading the Way for Unforgettable Getaways  Travel And Tour World

Greece steps up preparedness ahead of 2025 fire season - Sakshi PostGreece steps up preparedness ahead of 2025 fire season  Sakshi Post

Greece, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, and Cyprus to Welcome MSC Cruises’ Six New Ships in a Groundbreaking 2025 Summer Season, Showcasing the Best of the Eastern Mediterranean - Travel And Tour WorldGreece, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, and Cyprus to Welcome MSC Cruises’ Six New Ships in a Groundbreaking 2025 Summer Season, Showcasing the Best of the Eastern Mediterranean  Travel And Tour World

Greece’s defense spending goals and geopolitical ambitions - GIS ReportsGreece’s defense spending goals and geopolitical ambitions  GIS Reports

Exclusive: Greece to repay first bailout loans by 2031, 10 years early - ReutersExclusive: Greece to repay first bailout loans by 2031, 10 years early  Reuters

The incredible story of Greece’s economic comeback - TradingViewThe incredible story of Greece’s economic comeback  TradingView

Greece: The EIB Advisory supports Growthfund in strengthening climate resilience of Greek ports - Hellenic Shipping NewsGreece: The EIB Advisory supports Growthfund in strengthening climate resilience of Greek ports  Hellenic Shipping News

MORE puts 43.2 MW wind park in northern Greece into regular operation - Balkan Green Energy NewsMORE puts 43.2 MW wind park in northern Greece into regular operation  Balkan Green Energy News

Over €65 million in EU funds for new waste management facilities in Greece's Peloponnese region - European CommissionOver €65 million in EU funds for new waste management facilities in Greece's Peloponnese region  European Commission

April 21, 1967: Military Junta Places Greece in Shackles - GreekReporter.comApril 21, 1967: Military Junta Places Greece in Shackles  GreekReporter.com

Winners crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Rhodes, Greece - FIDEWinners crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Rhodes, Greece  FIDE

Greece Plans to Repay Bailout Loans Ten Years Earlier - GreekReporter.comGreece Plans to Repay Bailout Loans Ten Years Earlier  GreekReporter.com

Aegean alchemy: Greece’s magical thinking vs. geopolitical reality | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAegean alchemy: Greece’s magical thinking vs. geopolitical reality | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says - ReutersGreece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says  Reuters

Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island - The GuardianWalking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island  The Guardian

Türkiye, Greece to hold military talks next week - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye, Greece to hold military talks next week  Hürriyet Daily News

Greece’s Tourism Booms Is Overshadowed By A Catastrophic Rise In Hotel Foreclosures, Putting Small Island Businesses On The Brink Of Collapse - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Tourism Booms Is Overshadowed By A Catastrophic Rise In Hotel Foreclosures, Putting Small Island Businesses On The Brink Of Collapse  Travel And Tour World

Greece: Investigative media win latest victory in spyware SLAPP ruling - ipi.mediaGreece: Investigative media win latest victory in spyware SLAPP ruling  ipi.media

Greece must be punished for its abuses against migrants: Frontex official - Anadolu AjansiGreece must be punished for its abuses against migrants: Frontex official  Anadolu Ajansi

IMF’s Georgieva: ‘What we see in Greece is what we want to see everywhere’ - eKathimerini.comIMF’s Georgieva: ‘What we see in Greece is what we want to see everywhere’  eKathimerini.com

Spain, Italy, France, Poland, And Germany Highlight Greece’s Enduring Appeal As 4th Most Popular Summer Getaway - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Italy, France, Poland, And Germany Highlight Greece’s Enduring Appeal As 4th Most Popular Summer Getaway  Travel And Tour World

Nationwide strike for better pay brings Greece to standstill - Al JazeeraNationwide strike for better pay brings Greece to standstill  Al Jazeera

Eurovision INFE Poll 2025: Greece drops their votes! - ESCToday.comEurovision INFE Poll 2025: Greece drops their votes!  ESCToday.com

Greece’s Prime Minister To Speak At StrictlyVC Athens Event - Greek City TimesGreece’s Prime Minister To Speak At StrictlyVC Athens Event  Greek City Times

In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq - BBCIn pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq  BBC

The Thucydides Trap: Vital lessons from ancient Greece for China and the US … or a load of old claptrap? - The ConversationThe Thucydides Trap: Vital lessons from ancient Greece for China and the US … or a load of old claptrap?  The Conversation

Greece Moves to Ban Flavored Vapes in Effort to Protect Youth - Pappas PostGreece Moves to Ban Flavored Vapes in Effort to Protect Youth  Pappas Post

Greece gives green light to tourists despite earthquake tremors - The Economic TimesGreece gives green light to tourists despite earthquake tremors  The Economic Times

Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn - Al JazeeraGreece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn  Al Jazeera

Greece’s Rating Upgraded by S&P on Economic Strength - BloombergGreece’s Rating Upgraded by S&P on Economic Strength  Bloomberg

US Tourists Flock to Greece in Record Numbers as Airlines add More Direct Flights for Summer 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldUS Tourists Flock to Greece in Record Numbers as Airlines add More Direct Flights for Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

Greece planning early bailout loan payoff, FinMin confirms - eKathimerini.comGreece planning early bailout loan payoff, FinMin confirms  eKathimerini.com

Israel participating in joint air force drills in Greece with 11 other countries, including Qatar - The Times of IsraelIsrael participating in joint air force drills in Greece with 11 other countries, including Qatar  The Times of Israel

Bomb goes off outside Hellenic Train offices in Athens - CNNBomb goes off outside Hellenic Train offices in Athens  CNN

Greece: the Commissioner calls for accountability for human rights violations committed at the borders and intensified efforts to honour the human rights of Roma - The Council of EuropeGreece: the Commissioner calls for accountability for human rights violations committed at the borders and intensified efforts to honour the human rights of Roma  The Council of Europe

Greece: More action needed to maintain strong growth and fiscal sustainability - OECDGreece: More action needed to maintain strong growth and fiscal sustainability  OECD

Greece Tops EU in Debt Reduction, Accelerates Bailout Repayment, and Unveils Relief Measures - Pappas PostGreece Tops EU in Debt Reduction, Accelerates Bailout Repayment, and Unveils Relief Measures  Pappas Post

I Just Got Back From Athens—Here's What All the Cool Girls Are Wearing in Greece - instyle.comI Just Got Back From Athens—Here's What All the Cool Girls Are Wearing in Greece  instyle.com

Greece Weighs Tanker Solution for Drought-Stricken Attica - GreekReporter.comGreece Weighs Tanker Solution for Drought-Stricken Attica  GreekReporter.com

New armed extremist group claims responsibility for bombing near Greece's rail headquarters - AP NewsNew armed extremist group claims responsibility for bombing near Greece's rail headquarters  AP News

German court rules migrants can be deported back to Greece - DWGerman court rules migrants can be deported back to Greece  DW

EC President Von Der Leyen on Greece-Egypt Electricity Project - tovima.comEC President Von Der Leyen on Greece-Egypt Electricity Project  tovima.com

IMF: Greece Among Best-Performing Economies in the EU - GreekReporter.comIMF: Greece Among Best-Performing Economies in the EU  GreekReporter.com

Azerbaijan-Greece trade volume doubles in Q1 2025 - AzerNewsAzerbaijan-Greece trade volume doubles in Q1 2025  AzerNews

Greece’s economic glow masks a deeper jobs crisis - Neos KosmosGreece’s economic glow masks a deeper jobs crisis  Neos Kosmos

Strike Over Wages and Cost of Living Brings Greece to a Halt - Balkan InsightStrike Over Wages and Cost of Living Brings Greece to a Halt  Balkan Insight

IMF: Greece Among Best-Performing Economies in the EU - tovima.comIMF: Greece Among Best-Performing Economies in the EU  tovima.com

Greece could purchase Brazilian C-390 transport aircraft to replace its US-made C-130 Hercules - Army RecognitionGreece could purchase Brazilian C-390 transport aircraft to replace its US-made C-130 Hercules  Army Recognition

Greece Braces for Rising Elderly Population, New Study Warns - GreekReporter.comGreece Braces for Rising Elderly Population, New Study Warns  GreekReporter.com

Greece to Deploy Record Number of Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season - GreekReporter.comGreece to Deploy Record Number of Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season  GreekReporter.com

Greece Tops Spring and Summer Travel Lists as Budgets Rise and Trends Shift What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Tops Spring and Summer Travel Lists as Budgets Rise and Trends Shift What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Europe's apricot harvest will decrease by 10% due to weather issues in Italy and Greece - FreshPlazaEurope's apricot harvest will decrease by 10% due to weather issues in Italy and Greece  FreshPlaza

Greece town supervisor disputes ‘open space’ claim on housing site - Rochester Business JournalGreece town supervisor disputes ‘open space’ claim on housing site  Rochester Business Journal

Greece: Rail Crash Highlights Wider Rule of Law Failings - Human Rights WatchGreece: Rail Crash Highlights Wider Rule of Law Failings  Human Rights Watch

Minister of Migration Says Greece Will Further Toughen Legislation on Illegal Migrants - GreekReporter.comMinister of Migration Says Greece Will Further Toughen Legislation on Illegal Migrants  GreekReporter.com

Catholics in Greece attend a mass for late Pope Francis - eKathimerini.comCatholics in Greece attend a mass for late Pope Francis  eKathimerini.com

Zélia Halkidiki Planned to Open in May - the First Destination by Hyatt Resort to Operate in Greece - Hospitality NetZélia Halkidiki Planned to Open in May - the First Destination by Hyatt Resort to Operate in Greece  Hospitality Net

Amidst increasing global competition for investment, how will Greece continue to improve its attractiveness? - EYAmidst increasing global competition for investment, how will Greece continue to improve its attractiveness?  EY

Flights and ferries suspended across Greece as unions call 24-hour general strike - Euronews.comFlights and ferries suspended across Greece as unions call 24-hour general strike  Euronews.com

Hellenic dome? Greece touts ‘Achilles Shield’ air defense system to free up ships, fighter jets - Breaking DefenseHellenic dome? Greece touts ‘Achilles Shield’ air defense system to free up ships, fighter jets  Breaking Defense

Naval Group Offers Greece Local Build of 3 More FDI Frigates - navalnews.comNaval Group Offers Greece Local Build of 3 More FDI Frigates  navalnews.com

MSC Cruises Expands Operations in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean for Summer 2025: New Year-Round Routes and Exclusive Experiences from Piraeus, Venice, and Civitavecchia - Travel And Tour WorldMSC Cruises Expands Operations in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean for Summer 2025: New Year-Round Routes and Exclusive Experiences from Piraeus, Venice, and Civitavecchia  Travel And Tour World

Clouds, Local Showers, and Storms in the Afternoon in Greece - tovima.comClouds, Local Showers, and Storms in the Afternoon in Greece  tovima.com

Mass protests across Greece to demand justice for Tempe train crash victims - Al JazeeraMass protests across Greece to demand justice for Tempe train crash victims  Al Jazeera

Greece - EBRDGreece  EBRD

Greece 4th Most Popular Summer Destination for Europeans - tovima.comGreece 4th Most Popular Summer Destination for Europeans  tovima.com

Eurostat: Women and Youth Most Underpaid in Greece - tovima.comEurostat: Women and Youth Most Underpaid in Greece  tovima.com

First Destination by Hyatt to open in Greece - Hospitality ONFirst Destination by Hyatt to open in Greece  Hospitality ON

EU border agency reviewing 12 cases of potential rights violations by Greece - ReutersEU border agency reviewing 12 cases of potential rights violations by Greece  Reuters

See the Face of a Royal Woman Who Lived in Greece 3,500 Years Ago - Smithsonian MagazineSee the Face of a Royal Woman Who Lived in Greece 3,500 Years Ago  Smithsonian Magazine

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Greece - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Greece  Human Rights Watch

IMF chief: "What we see in Greece is what we want to see everywhere" - Greek News USAIMF chief: "What we see in Greece is what we want to see everywhere"  Greek News USA

Colombia And Greece Collaborate To Launch Aria Hotels’ Iconic Boutique Property In Cartagena, Blending Timeless Charm With Greek Excellence - Travel And Tour WorldColombia And Greece Collaborate To Launch Aria Hotels’ Iconic Boutique Property In Cartagena, Blending Timeless Charm With Greek Excellence  Travel And Tour World

Greece launches its new National Strategy for Quality of Care and Patient Safety 2025–2030 - World Health Organization (WHO)Greece launches its new National Strategy for Quality of Care and Patient Safety 2025–2030  World Health Organization (WHO)

Greece’s center-left parties struggle as support wanes - eKathimerini.comGreece’s center-left parties struggle as support wanes  eKathimerini.com