Thousands were displaced by fires at Europe’s largest refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos this week.
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Fire Destroys Most of Europe’s Largest Refugee Camp, on Greek Island of Lesbos
Campaigners have long warned that the overcrowded conditions at the impoverished camp might lead to catastrophe.
3-Year-Old Clinging to Unicorn Float Is Rescued From Sea in Greece
The dramatic rescue of a child who drifted out to sea on a toy flotation device, captured on video, earned the praise of the Greek prime minister.
Rising Tensions Between Turkey and Greece Divide E.U. Leaders
Conflict over drilling rights to massive natural-gas deposits in the eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly militarized, risking a conflict between two NATO members.
Harry Maguire of Manchester United Convicted of Assault on Greek Island
Harry Maguire is free as he appeals the verdict, but faces a wider fallout. He was found guilty of assaulting police officers on the island of Mykonos, but he tells a very different story.
Taking Hard Line, Greece Turns Back Migrants by Abandoning Them at Sea
Many Greeks have grown frustrated as tens of thousands of asylum seekers languished on Greek islands. Now, evidence shows, a new conservative government has a new method of keeping them out.
Turkish Aggression Is NATO’s ‘Elephant in the Room’
Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air defense. And a recent push into Libya and its energy ambitions nearly led to armed conflicts with France and Greece.
Southern Europe Opens Its Doors to Tourists. Not Many Are Coming.
Most tourist beds are empty in Spain’s Canary Islands. Bookings are down in Italy despite government incentives. And ferries to the Greek islands are carrying less than half the load they once did.
Visa Waivers, Vouchers, Flight Discounts and Other Travel Lures
Desperate to revive tourism, countries around the globe are offering incentives to visit — but Americans, barred from most of these destinations, won’t be able to take advantage of them.
For Much of Europe, Reopening Day Is Here
On June 15 and 16, a tentative welcome mat is being laid out for visitors in many European countries and a few Caribbean islands. In most places, Americans won’t be on the invite list.