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 - Wikipedia
Greece - CIA World Fact Book
Greece - BBC
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Summer holidays in Greece may never be the same again. Here’s why - The IndependentSummer holidays in Greece may never be the same again. Here’s why  The Independent

On migration, Greece takes a Trumpian turn - The Washington PostOn migration, Greece takes a Trumpian turn  The Washington Post

Greece Gains Ground as a Real Estate and Residency Hub for Indian Investors - MintGreece Gains Ground as a Real Estate and Residency Hub for Indian Investors  Mint

INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TAMAL ARRIVED AT SOUDA BAY, GREECE - PIBINDIAN NAVAL SHIP TAMAL ARRIVED AT SOUDA BAY, GREECE  PIB

'It's like being in Greece': The US neighbourhood where cars are banned - BBC'It's like being in Greece': The US neighbourhood where cars are banned  BBC

Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.33% - Investing.comGreece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.33%  Investing.com

How Germany Ties Ireland, Cyprus, Italy, Greece, and More By Launching New Routes in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldHow Germany Ties Ireland, Cyprus, Italy, Greece, and More By Launching New Routes in 2026  Travel And Tour World

‘The Thailand of Europe’: foreigners live holiday dreams in Greece but locals priced out - The Guardian‘The Thailand of Europe’: foreigners live holiday dreams in Greece but locals priced out  The Guardian

Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy - Al JazeeraGreece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy  Al Jazeera

Wildfires scorch Greece for a second day, thousands evacuated - ReutersWildfires scorch Greece for a second day, thousands evacuated  Reuters

Giannis-less Greece too much for Italy; Valanciunas, Tubelis dominant for Lithuania - fiba.basketballGiannis-less Greece too much for Italy; Valanciunas, Tubelis dominant for Lithuania  fiba.basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out Greece's friendly vs. Italy - BasketNews.comGiannis Antetokounmpo sits out Greece's friendly vs. Italy  BasketNews.com

Greece's travel sector sees 6 billion euro surplus in first half of 2025 - ReutersGreece's travel sector sees 6 billion euro surplus in first half of 2025  Reuters

Italy Builds Ties with Croatia, Scotland, Greece in Embracing Nostalgication, A New Trend For GenZ Travel in Europe - Travel And Tour WorldItaly Builds Ties with Croatia, Scotland, Greece in Embracing Nostalgication, A New Trend For GenZ Travel in Europe  Travel And Tour World

Konecranes Hellas launches S-series overhead cranes in Greece - hoistmagazine.comKonecranes Hellas launches S-series overhead cranes in Greece  hoistmagazine.com

Island hopping in Greece — Euromaxx - DWIsland hopping in Greece — Euromaxx  DW

Greece intercepts massive drug shipment transiting from Israel - The Times of IsraelGreece intercepts massive drug shipment transiting from Israel  The Times of Israel

Fruit and vegetable imports into Greece up by 3,48% through July - FreshPlazaFruit and vegetable imports into Greece up by 3,48% through July  FreshPlaza

Why Saudi Arabia Needs Greece’s Patriot Missile System - ForbesWhy Saudi Arabia Needs Greece’s Patriot Missile System  Forbes

Metacon completes green hydrogen electrolysis plant stage in Greece - InspenetMetacon completes green hydrogen electrolysis plant stage in Greece  Inspenet

Greece makes strides to reverse overfishing off Amorgos - Oceanographic MagazineGreece makes strides to reverse overfishing off Amorgos  Oceanographic Magazine

UK And Greece Travel Experts Collaborate With Aito’s Revolutionary Sustainable Tourism Webinar Series To Set New Standards For Responsible Travel And Best Practices - Travel And Tour WorldUK And Greece Travel Experts Collaborate With Aito’s Revolutionary Sustainable Tourism Webinar Series To Set New Standards For Responsible Travel And Best Practices  Travel And Tour World

Giannis-less Greece edges Italy in EuroBasket warmup - BasketNews.comGiannis-less Greece edges Italy in EuroBasket warmup  BasketNews.com

Tourism Growth in Greece Driven by Higher Spending from German, UK, and US Visitors - Travel And Tour WorldTourism Growth in Greece Driven by Higher Spending from German, UK, and US Visitors  Travel And Tour World

Greece’s Tourism Industry Reaches New Heights In 2025 With Strong Contributions From US, Germany, UK, France, And Italy, Set To Exceed Expectations - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Tourism Industry Reaches New Heights In 2025 With Strong Contributions From US, Germany, UK, France, And Italy, Set To Exceed Expectations  Travel And Tour World

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon’s romantic getaway in Greece sparks nostalgia among WWE fans: Who is she, - The Times of IndiaTriple H and Stephanie McMahon’s romantic getaway in Greece sparks nostalgia among WWE fans: Who is she,  The Times of India

Will Greece’s Summer Holidays Ever Be the Same as the Country’s Growing Tourism Crisis Threatens to Upend Decades of Steady Growth and Charm - Travel And Tour WorldWill Greece’s Summer Holidays Ever Be the Same as the Country’s Growing Tourism Crisis Threatens to Upend Decades of Steady Growth and Charm  Travel And Tour World

Greece Tourism Surge Prices Out Locals: Here’s What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Tourism Surge Prices Out Locals: Here’s What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Greece’s Tourism Income Soars by 8.8% in 2025: How Thrilled Visitors from Germany, France, and the US Are Spending More Than Ever Before to Experience the Magic of Greece - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Tourism Income Soars by 8.8% in 2025: How Thrilled Visitors from Germany, France, and the US Are Spending More Than Ever Before to Experience the Magic of Greece  Travel And Tour World

Logger Crushed by Tree Trunk in Northwestern Greece - tovima.comLogger Crushed by Tree Trunk in Northwestern Greece  tovima.com

Israel’s SK Group Takes Full Control of Greece’s ELBO Defense Industry Giant - GreekReporter.comIsrael’s SK Group Takes Full Control of Greece’s ELBO Defense Industry Giant  GreekReporter.com

Greece wildfires: What to do if holiday affected, according to experts - BBCGreece wildfires: What to do if holiday affected, according to experts  BBC

Investors in standalone batteries in Greece request extension as deadline looms - Balkan Green Energy NewsInvestors in standalone batteries in Greece request extension as deadline looms  Balkan Green Energy News

Greece’s Travel Sector Grows in 2025 with Strong Visitor Spending and Increased Revenue - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Travel Sector Grows in 2025 with Strong Visitor Spending and Increased Revenue  Travel And Tour World

What If America Faked Its Economic Data? Lessons From Greece and Argentina - Times NowWhat If America Faked Its Economic Data? Lessons From Greece and Argentina  Times Now

Greece stocks lower at close of trade; Athens General Composite down 0.01% - Investing.comGreece stocks lower at close of trade; Athens General Composite down 0.01%  Investing.com

Germans, French and Italians chose Greece and increased their spending - Euronews.comGermans, French and Italians chose Greece and increased their spending  Euronews.com

Brazil start strong and sweep Greece in Chiang Mai - Volleyball WorldBrazil start strong and sweep Greece in Chiang Mai  Volleyball World

Greece warns of ‘invasion’ as it halts asylum on Med route - BBCGreece warns of ‘invasion’ as it halts asylum on Med route  BBC

Greece Joins Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid EES Visa Requirements And Security Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Joins Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid EES Visa Requirements And Security Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Greece’s Tourism Industry Soars to Unprecedented Heights with €6 Billion Surplus in 2025 Driven by Record-Breaking Visitor Spending and Robust Growth Across Key International Markets - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Tourism Industry Soars to Unprecedented Heights with €6 Billion Surplus in 2025 Driven by Record-Breaking Visitor Spending and Robust Growth Across Key International Markets  Travel And Tour World

Greece to verify asylum seekers’ age with medical tests - eKathimerini.comGreece to verify asylum seekers’ age with medical tests  eKathimerini.com

Greece Unleashes Tough New Migration Stance with Long-Term Detention and Drastic Suspension of Asylum Rights for Irregular Migrants - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Unleashes Tough New Migration Stance with Long-Term Detention and Drastic Suspension of Asylum Rights for Irregular Migrants  Travel And Tour World

Greece Weather Saturday: Clear Skies, Cooler Conditions - tovima.comGreece Weather Saturday: Clear Skies, Cooler Conditions  tovima.com

Greece joins 24 countries in condemning Israel’s new settlement plan - eKathimerini.comGreece joins 24 countries in condemning Israel’s new settlement plan  eKathimerini.com

Greece And Cyprus Focus On Autumn And Winter Tourism With Extended Operations And Dynamic Packages - Travel And Tour WorldGreece And Cyprus Focus On Autumn And Winter Tourism With Extended Operations And Dynamic Packages  Travel And Tour World

Fires in Greece: helping the animals - Euronews.comFires in Greece: helping the animals  Euronews.com

Greek Freak unleashed: Giannis erupts in summer debut - fiba.basketballGreek Freak unleashed: Giannis erupts in summer debut  fiba.basketball

Meteora, Greece: A Unique-on-Earth Fusion of Nature and Faith - GreekReporter.comMeteora, Greece: A Unique-on-Earth Fusion of Nature and Faith  GreekReporter.com

Greece Faces Investor Fight Over Buyback of Debt Crisis Warrants - BloombergGreece Faces Investor Fight Over Buyback of Debt Crisis Warrants  Bloomberg

'I sent goodbye messages': Plane from Greece spits out fire as scared passengers send 'final' messages - WION'I sent goodbye messages': Plane from Greece spits out fire as scared passengers send 'final' messages  WION

Ancient Greek Spirit Revived at Heraia–Pythagoreia Festival on Samos, Greece - GreekReporter.comAncient Greek Spirit Revived at Heraia–Pythagoreia Festival on Samos, Greece  GreekReporter.com

Greece Plans 13-Hour Workdays Under New Labor Bill - tovima.comGreece Plans 13-Hour Workdays Under New Labor Bill  tovima.com

Agios Efstratios becomes Greece’s first energy-autonomous island - Balkan Green Energy NewsAgios Efstratios becomes Greece’s first energy-autonomous island  Balkan Green Energy News

Greece’s Market Miracle Makes It 2025’s Top Performer - ForbesGreece’s Market Miracle Makes It 2025’s Top Performer  Forbes

8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology - Eluxe Magazine8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology  Eluxe Magazine

Hollywood Hits Hot-Summer Vacays ...'It's Greece Lightening!' - TMZHollywood Hits Hot-Summer Vacays ...'It's Greece Lightening!'  TMZ

Giannis puts on a show in his first EuroBasket 2025 prep game for Greece - BasketNews.comGiannis puts on a show in his first EuroBasket 2025 prep game for Greece  BasketNews.com

A hiking trail linking 46 ancient Greek villages - BBCA hiking trail linking 46 ancient Greek villages  BBC

Greece Establishes New Licensing Framework for Crypto Companies - GreekReporter.comGreece Establishes New Licensing Framework for Crypto Companies  GreekReporter.com

France Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now  Travel And Tour World

Greece Issues High Wildfire Risk Alert for Six Regions - tovima.comGreece Issues High Wildfire Risk Alert for Six Regions  tovima.com

Image of the week: Smoke from wildfires in Albania and Greece - EumetsatImage of the week: Smoke from wildfires in Albania and Greece  Eumetsat

Greece Sets September 1 Deadline for Wildfire Aid Applications - tovima.comGreece Sets September 1 Deadline for Wildfire Aid Applications  tovima.com

Billionaire CEO of Velocity in Critical Condition After Traffic Accident on Mykonos, Greece - GreekReporter.comBillionaire CEO of Velocity in Critical Condition After Traffic Accident on Mykonos, Greece  GreekReporter.com

Letter From Greece - City JournalLetter From Greece  City Journal

Fewer Tourists, Higher Revenues: Travel Trends Shift in Greece - tovima.comFewer Tourists, Higher Revenues: Travel Trends Shift in Greece  tovima.com

Poverty drives health inequity - eKathimerini.comPoverty drives health inequity  eKathimerini.com

Claudia Schiffer Returns to Greece for Summer Holidays: “It’s Simply Beautiful” - Greek City TimesClaudia Schiffer Returns to Greece for Summer Holidays: “It’s Simply Beautiful”  Greek City Times

News Content Hub - Greece’s Vamvaship adds Ultramax newbuild in resale deal with Seacon - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Greece’s Vamvaship adds Ultramax newbuild in resale deal with Seacon  rivieramm.com

Government at a Glance 2025: Greece - OECDGovernment at a Glance 2025: Greece  OECD

Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Greece’s friendly vs Italy - basketballsphere.comGiannis Antetokounmpo out for Greece’s friendly vs Italy  basketballsphere.com

Greece's Athenian Sea Carriers welcomes new product tanker to fleet - Baird MaritimeGreece's Athenian Sea Carriers welcomes new product tanker to fleet  Baird Maritime

Greece Tourism Faces a Major Shift as Syros Island Battles Relentlessly to Retain Its Timeless Charm and Authenticity in the Face of Overwhelming Growth - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Tourism Faces a Major Shift as Syros Island Battles Relentlessly to Retain Its Timeless Charm and Authenticity in the Face of Overwhelming Growth  Travel And Tour World

Greece to tighten rules on NGOs - eKathimerini.comGreece to tighten rules on NGOs  eKathimerini.com

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

Nomads Thrived in Greece After the Collapse of the Roman Empire - GreekReporter.comNomads Thrived in Greece After the Collapse of the Roman Empire  GreekReporter.com

Greece Grapples with Overtourism Pressures as Santorini Reaches the Brink, Where Booming Tourism Surges Leave Locals Struggling and Cultural Heritage at Risk on the Iconic Island Here’s All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Grapples with Overtourism Pressures as Santorini Reaches the Brink, Where Booming Tourism Surges Leave Locals Struggling and Cultural Heritage at Risk on the Iconic Island Here’s All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Six Turks Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Tracked by Greece Intelligence - The National HeraldSix Turks Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Tracked by Greece Intelligence  The National Herald

Ryanair Takes Aim At Greece’s ATC System After Athens Delays: Urges EU To Step In Now - Travel And Tour WorldRyanair Takes Aim At Greece’s ATC System After Athens Delays: Urges EU To Step In Now  Travel And Tour World

Greece Faces $1.32 Billion Deficit as Imports Outpace Exports - GreekReporter.comGreece Faces $1.32 Billion Deficit as Imports Outpace Exports  GreekReporter.com

‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome - The Conversation‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome  The Conversation

Roadmap for elections in Libya – Greece ready to cooperate for a more stable and prosperous future - Greek News USARoadmap for elections in Libya – Greece ready to cooperate for a more stable and prosperous future  Greek News USA

Greece steps up fight against illegal gambling - iGamingToday.comGreece steps up fight against illegal gambling  iGamingToday.com

Gems of Wisdom: The Greek Island You Should Get to Before Your Friends Do - townandcountrymag.comGems of Wisdom: The Greek Island You Should Get to Before Your Friends Do  townandcountrymag.com

Fishermen on Greece’s Amorgos Launch Ambitious Project to Revive Marine Life - GreekReporter.comFishermen on Greece’s Amorgos Launch Ambitious Project to Revive Marine Life  GreekReporter.com

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

The Cambridge Professor Who Decoded Keros Bronze Age Civilization in Greece - GreekReporter.comThe Cambridge Professor Who Decoded Keros Bronze Age Civilization in Greece  GreekReporter.com

Murder of 36-year-old Albanian woman by husband in Greece, three children found on mother's dead body - Gazeta ExpressMurder of 36-year-old Albanian woman by husband in Greece, three children found on mother's dead body  Gazeta Express

Greece reaffirms commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria - Greek News USAGreece reaffirms commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria  Greek News USA

Greece’s school closures, silenced voices: Struggle of Turkish minority of Western Thrace - Türkiye TodayGreece’s school closures, silenced voices: Struggle of Turkish minority of Western Thrace  Türkiye Today

Greece Introduces Medical Tests to Verify Asylum Seekers’ Age - Greek City TimesGreece Introduces Medical Tests to Verify Asylum Seekers’ Age  Greek City Times

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

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

GALLERY: Greece police conduct active shooter drill at elementary school - 13wham.comGALLERY: Greece police conduct active shooter drill at elementary school  13wham.com

Greek Opposition Slams Sale of Local Military Vehicle Developer to Israel’s SK Group - The Defense PostGreek Opposition Slams Sale of Local Military Vehicle Developer to Israel’s SK Group  The Defense Post

Croatia Joins Hungary, Türkiye, Malta, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland as New Travel Frenzy Sweeps Across Europe - Travel And Tour WorldCroatia Joins Hungary, Türkiye, Malta, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland as New Travel Frenzy Sweeps Across Europe  Travel And Tour World

Greece: Wildfires continue to burn with danger mounting - The Times of IndiaGreece: Wildfires continue to burn with danger mounting  The Times of India

Jennie Falconer in Greece: The TV presenter amazed by jumping into the sea from a yacht - 112.uaJennie Falconer in Greece: The TV presenter amazed by jumping into the sea from a yacht  112.ua

Manchester City Owner’s $600M Superyacht Spotted off Kalamata, Greece - GreekReporter.comManchester City Owner’s $600M Superyacht Spotted off Kalamata, Greece  GreekReporter.com