Migrant crossings are down and so are deaths at sea, but Tuesday’s incident was a reminder that dangers remain.
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Covid Trend: Access to Liberties Increasingly Relies on Vaccination
The number of activities available to the unvaccinated is shrinking, and the pressure to get shots is growing.
Covid Trend: Access to Liberties Increasingly Relies on Vaccination
The number of activities available to the unvaccinated is shrinking, and the pressure to get shots is growing.
Greece Loosens ‘Red Area’ Covid Rules for Vaccinated People
The country, where only 57 percent of the population is vaccinated and hesitancy is running high, is trying to persuade more people to get inoculated.
In an Ancient Greek Port, a New Cultural Hub
The city of Piraeus, just outside Athens, is becoming a haven for galleries and design studios attracted by its abundant warehouses and growing creative community.
An Afghan Refugee Built a Robot as a Message of Hope
As Afghans flee the Taliban, the experiences of a fellow countryman, Saidullah Karimi, warn of tough times ahead, but also carry a message of hope.
Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Angers Some on Walk Through Greece
“Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.
Athens Is Only Getting Hotter. Its New ‘Chief Heat Officer’ Hopes to Cool It Down.
Eleni Myrivili has been tasked with finding ways to help the Greek capital cope with ever-hotter heat waves that are expected to be part of life for years to come.
Blindsided Abroad: Vaccinated but Testing Positive on a Trip to Europe
The prevalence of the Delta variant means many travelers, including those who are vaccinated, are facing sickness, quarantines and delayed returns.
Sicily May Have Broken Europe’s All-Time Heat Record
A monitoring station in Sicily reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit. And at least five children were missing as flash floods swept through northern Turkey.