A surge in migrants landing on Crete this summer has diminished, but Greece is hoping to deter future undocumented immigration.
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Under New Law, Greece Can Imprison Rejected Asylum Seekers
A surge in migrants landing on Crete this summer has diminished, but Greece is hoping to deter future undocumented immigration.
Greece Prepares for Earthquake as Tremors Shake Santorini and Other Islands
Emergency services were deployed in readiness and schools were closed after more than 200 temblors struck in the Aegean, near Santorini, within 48 hours.
Greece Tightens Laws on Domestic Violence (but Not Enough, Critics Say)
Amid a surge in reported cases, lawmakers imposed harsher punishments on perpetrators. Victims’ advocacy groups said the legislation was too thin on preventive measures.
Fires Near Athens Leave a Path of Destruction
The Greek authorities said the threat posed by the blazes had lessened as of Tuesday, thanks in part to an overnight lull in the strong winds. But the risk remained.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Odesa During Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister’s Visit
Neither man was hurt, and it was unclear whether the Russian Army was targeting them.
Zelensky and Greek Leader Were in Odesa as Russia Attacked
Neither was hurt and it was unclear whether the Russian Army was targeting them.
Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, the First Orthodox Country to Allow It
The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.
Greece and Turkey, Long at Odds, Vow to Work Together Peacefully
The two rivals have been at the brink of military conflict several times in recent decades. An agreement signed by the countries’ leaders on Thursday aims to change that.
Amid Parthenon Dispute, Sunak Cancels Meeting With Greek Prime Minister
After Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for the British Museum to return the Parthenon marbles, his British counterpart abruptly called off their meeting.