Parts of Southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.
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Greece’s Six-Day Workweek: What to Know
The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend.
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.
In North Macedonia, Disputes Over History Extend to Statues
North Macedonia has claimed historical figures as part of a drive to build a national identity. That has ruffled the feathers of the Balkan nation’s neighbors.
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.
British TV Doctor Michael Mosley Found Dead in Greece
Dr. Mosley, a British medical journalist and documentary maker, disappeared last week while on a trip on the Greek island of Symi.
Greece Is Betting Big on Liquefied Natural Gas From the U.S.
Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States.
Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians
The court said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling, because the ship sank in international waters. What comes next is unclear.
Europe’s Economic Laggards Have Become Its Leaders
More than a decade after painful austerity, Greece, Portugal and Spain have been growing faster than traditional powerhouses like Germany.