Amid a surge in reported cases, lawmakers imposed harsher punishments on perpetrators. Victims’ advocacy groups said the legislation was too thin on preventive measures.
Author: NIKI KITSANTONIS
Greeks Are Defying an Indoor Smoking Ban
The country, which has one of Europe’s highest smoking rates, is also resisting a wider push for outdoor bans.
Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch
Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.
Greece to Restrict Cruise Ships and Tourist Homes on Busy Islands
In a country where vacationers are a keystone of the economy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is embracing a European trend toward tighter tourism regulation.
100-Plus Tons of Dead Fish Swamp a Greece Port
The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since.
Fires Near Athens Leave a Path of Destruction
The Greek authorities said the threat posed by the blazes had lessened as of Tuesday, thanks in part to an overnight lull in the strong winds. But the risk remained.
In Greece, Another Tourist Found Dead Amid Scorching Heat Wave
At least 10 foreign tourists have gone missing or been found dead this year in Greece after going for a hike, often in scorching temperatures.
Deadly Toll in Greece as Heat Waves Sweep the Country
A New York man was among several foreigners to have gone missing or been found dead in recent days as temperatures in Greece have soared.
Greece Closes Schools and Acropolis Amid Heat
Concerns are also growing for two foreign hikers who have gone missing on Greek islands amid the soaring temperatures.
Migrants Seeking Safety in Cyprus Are Stuck in U.N. Buffer Zone
Nearly 30 people who hoped to seek refuge in the European Union nation are in limbo after trying to cross from the Turkish-occupied part of the island. Many are Syrians who left Lebanon.