Greek Strikes Over New Measures February 10, 2010
Public sector workers in Greece have launched a nationwide strike in protest at government measures to tackle the country's huge budget deficit.
Bomb Explodes Outside Greek Tax Office July 3, 2009
A powerful bomb exploded outside an Athens tax office early today causing considerable damage but no injury, Greek police said.
Greece Nixes Macedonia Bid for NATO March 6, 2008
Greece has said it cannot support Macedonia's bid to join Nato, because of an unresolved dispute over its Balkan neighbour's name.
Earthquake Shakes Greece January 6, 2008
A strong earthquake has struck southern Greece, including the capital, Athens, but there are no reports of injuries.
Greece Declares State of Emergency August 26, 2007
A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Greece, amid a rising death toll from raging forest fires.
1,600 Evacuated from Cruise Ship April 5, 2007
A listing cruise ship carrying nearly 1,600 people was evacuated safely Thursday after it struck rocks and began taking on water off the Greek island of Santorini, authorities said.
Daytime Naps Help the Heart February 12, 2007
New research on napping provides the perfect excuse for office slackers, finding that a little midday snooze seems to reduce risks for fatal heart problems, especially among men.
Greek Hotel Staff Will Face Criminal Charges October 29, 2006
The Greek tourist industry has reacted with shock to the deaths of two British children who fell victim to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Corfu.
Mrs Blair Defends Squatters July 16, 2006
July is often the cruellest month for middle-aged Greek Cypriots such as Meletis Apostolides. For the British-trained architect, its heat recalls the 1974 Turkish invasion, the deaths of friends in his National Guard unit and his parents’ heartbreak over the loss of a family home and lemon orchards near the graveyards where their ancestors lie.
Bird Flu Reaches Italy and Greece February 11, 2006
The deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus has reached two new European countries, officials have confirmed.
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