In Athens and on the island of Paros, a visitor joins other international travelers in search of that idyllic European vacation they’ve been yearning for.
Tag: Greece
He Saved 31 People at Sea. Then Got a 142-Year Prison Sentence.
Greece is prosecuting migrants on charges of people smuggling, and imposing heavy jail terms. Rights groups say many migrants are being unfairly accused and sentenced.
Priest Is Held in an Acid Attack in Greece
The assault, during a hearing about defrocking the priest, injured 11 people, including seven bishops.
Exploring Greece’s Unseen Corners
For several years, a photographer has documented local Greek customs and attire, turning his lens toward his country’s vibrant traditional culture.
Belarus Forces Down Ryanair Flight Carrying Journalist
The dissident, Roman Protasevich, co-founded a Telegram channel that is a popular opposition outlet in Belarus. The plane was flying from Athens to Lithuania when it was forced down.
Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
Members of the European Union are welcoming vaccinated travelers, including Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
Greek Neo-Nazi With Seat in European Parliament Is Sent to Prison
Ioannis Lagos was a leading member of the extreme-right and now-defunct Golden Dawn, which rose to political prominence in 2012 at the peak of the Greece’s financial crisis.
Greece Opens Its Doors to International Tourists
Greek television showed islanders on Mykonos, one of the country’s most popular summer destinations, painting cobblestone streets with whitewash in anticipation.
Traveling to Greece? What to Know About the Reopening
In easing its restrictions, the country, largely dependent on tourist dollars, has jumped ahead of a broader European Union plan to welcome visitors from outside the bloc.
Greek Neo-Nazi Lawmaker Stripped of Immunity by European Parliament
Ioannis Lagos, sentenced to 13 years in prison by a Greek court for his part in running the fascist Golden Dawn party, had been immune from extradition as an elected member of the European Union’s legislature.