World Aug 12 Hundreds of Greek firefighters tackle ‘exceptionally dangerous’ wildfire threatening Athens The blaze that began Sunday afternoon is racing through pine forests left tinder-dry by repeated heat waves this summer. By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
World Jun 11 This mysterious 4,000-year-old Greek discovery could spell trouble for new airport Resembling a huge car wheel from above, the ruins of the labyrinthine, 19,000-square-foot building came to light during a recent dig by archaeologists. By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press
World Mar 06 Blast rocks Ukrainian city of Odesa during visit by Zelenskyy and Greece’s prime minister Zelenskyy said the explosion caused an unknown number of dead and wounded. Russian officials made no immediate comment. By Susie Blann, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press
World Feb 20 Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial help The farmers' demands are similar to those at farmer protests elsewhere in Europe. The center-right government has expressed sympathy but says budgetary constraints prevent it from meeting all their demands. By Associated Press
Feb 15 Greece legalizes same-sex civil marriage in landmark parliamentary vote By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials. Continue reading
Feb 15 Greek parliament to legalize same-sex marriage, first for an Orthodox Christian country By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Opinion polls suggest that most Greeks support the reform, and the issue has failed to trigger deep divisions in a country more concerned about a twin cost-of-living and housing crisis. Continue reading
Feb 14 Greek lawmakers debate a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, narrowly supported by public By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press If approved, the bill would grant same-sex couples full parental rights but not allow male partners to seek children born in Greece through surrogacy. Continue reading
Jan 27 U.S. approves sale of fighter jets to Turkey and Greece after Turkey ratifies Sweden’s entry to NATO By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and F-35s to Greece following the Turkish government’s ratification this week of Sweden’s membership in NATO. Continue reading
Jan 06 Blinken makes stops in Turkey, Greece as he tries to prevent expansion of Israel-Hamas war By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the leaders of Turkey and Greece on Saturday during the opening stops of his latest Mideast diplomatic mission as fears grow that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may expand into a broader conflict. Continue reading