The 24 defendants had been charged with misdemeanors over their work with migrants, but they still face more serious charges.
Author: NIKI KITSANTONIS
Constantine II, the Last King of Greece, Dies at 82
An Olympic medalist, he was popular when he took the throne in 1964. But his efforts to intervene in Greek politics led to a coup and his ouster.
Greece Opens Espionage Trial of Aid Workers Who Helped Migrants
Sara Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned activist, is among 24 people facing charges. Amnesty International has called the case “farcical.”
Greece Tries Stationing Police on Campus, and Students Fight Back
For decades, law enforcement was rarely allowed on university grounds. Critics say that putting officers there is part of a slide toward authoritarianism.
Two Migrant Boats Sink Off Greece; More Than 20 Believed Drowned
Rescue operations were underway for those still believed to be missing amid high winds in the Aegean Sea, the Greek Coast Guard said.
With infections surging, Cyprus reinstates an indoor mask mandate.
The mandate will be enforced with spot inspections and fines of up to 300 euros ($305) for violators.
With infections surging, Cyprus reinstates an indoor mask mandate.
The mandate will be enforced with spot inspections and fines of up to 300 euros ($305) for violators.
In Athens Creativity in Art, Food and More Rises
The Greek capital has added impressive arts venues, daring restaurants and a blossoming hotel scene to its well-known Classical draws.
Greek Court Rejects Effort to Toughen Punishment After Killing of an American
Bakari Henderson, a college graduate from Texas, was beaten to death in a resort area in July 2017. The court on Friday upheld the original convictions.
Athens Court Opens Appeals Hearing for Imprisoned Golden Dawn Members
Dozens of members of the extreme-right party, which was deemed a criminal organization by the Greek judiciary, were convicted in 2020.