Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88
Four days of mourning decreed after death of Pasok party co-founder Simitis, architect of country’s entry into euro Costas Simitis, the former socialist prime minister...
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Greece’s former royal family seeks to regain citizenship 50 years after end of monarchy
Ministry says ‘historically pending matter’ is being resolved as late king’s relatives acknowledge government – but choice of surname ruffles feathers Members of Greece’s former...
People in Greece return to homes burned by wildfires – video
Greece has been assessing the damage caused by wildfires that raged through the outskirts of Athens, forcing mass evacuations and killing at least one person....
Greek minister says wildfires reduced to ‘scattered hotspots’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed Greece’s opposition wasted little time Tuesday lambasting prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ centre right government for what has been described...
Greece orders evacuations near Athens as wildfires rage – Europe live
An army of volunteers have also rushed to help extinguish raging blazes north east of Athens AFP reports from Penteli: Thick smoke from burning trees...
Greek officials advise staying in with windows shut due to fires near Athens
Whole neighbourhoods are being evacuated from around capital as firefighters mount huge effort to put out blazes Greek authorities have warned people to stay indoors...
EU states ‘not properly investigating’ reports of rights violations at borders
Fundamental rights body warns of flawed approach to credible accounts of ill-treatment and loss of life Authorities in EU member states are not doing enough...
South mourns and north rejoices as Cyprus marks 50 years of ethnic division
Greek Cypriots in south wake to air raid sirens reminiscent of invasion while Turkish-occupied north celebrates Cyprus has marked the landmark anniversary of 50 years...
European heatwave forecast to hit peak as health warnings issued
Tourists and residents swelter in heat as temperatures rise to 44C in Spain, with forest fires in Greece and Croatia A fierce heatwave is continuing...
Thirteen arrested after fireworks from yacht spark forest fire on Greek island
Hydra’s mayor outraged by incident as country faces wildfires fanned by high winds and hot weather Greek authorities arrested 13 people on Saturday after fireworks...
