ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, Magnus Brunner, was in Athens on Thursday for policy talks with Greece, which has long been one of the major entry points into the bloc for migrants.

A rightist ally of President Erdogan, Devlet Bahceli of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party, this week openly questioned Greece’s sovereignty over the islands of the southeastern Aegean. In so doing Mr. Bahceli challenges the provisions of international laws and agreements such as the 1923 Lausanne Treaty.

Greek lawyers’ associations on Friday announced a two-day nationwide strike next week to protest a new bill aimed at combating gender-based violence, arguing that the proposal

The Hilton Garden Inn hotel brand has debuted in Greece with the opening of its first property in Athens, highlighting its commitment to offering upscale, affordable accommodations in prime locations.

Greek police say they have arrested two women for allegedly stealing other passengers’ luggage from the baggage claim area in Athens’ international airport

The draft legislation coincides with a one-year ban in Athens on new short-term rental registrations in popular districts like Kolonaki, Koukaki and Exarchia, with violations punishable by a fine of 20,000 euros ($20,500).

Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union's Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday.

The Dassault Rafale–which means "gust of wind," or "burst of fire" in a more military sense–was conceived for use by France’s air and naval services as an "omnirole" fighter, meaning that it would replace seven types of combat aircraft in operation at the time of its development.

Hotels on Greek islands may be filling their swimming pools with seawater this summer in response to worsening drought conditions.

Lawmakers in Greece are debating tough new rules for holiday rentals in a bid to crackdown on overtourism. Under the proposed changes renovated warehouses, underground spaces and former industrial properties will be removed from rental websites like Airbnb.

There’s a photo of Greece-era Jackie Kennedy Onassis that I love above all others. Not one of the ones where she’s gadding about on yachts, or greeting various dignitaries while wearing natty little headscarves and capri pants,

Greece, a major entry point for migrants into the EU, has advocated for stricter immigration controls. #EuropeNews