Sources: WAtoday
The National Observatory of Athens reports that Greece faces its longest-ever heat wave, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 C, marking a possible 16–17-day wave. The country remains on an alert state. 2023-07-22
Greece imposes a curfew on bars, restaurants, and cafes in several regions following an increase in COVID-19 cases. The curfew lasts from midnight until 7 a.m. local time. 2020-08-11
United Nations refugee agency spokesperson Adrian Edwards warns that Europe is on the verge, "... of a largely self-induced humanitarian crisis, ..." if the rapid build-up of migrants continues at the northern borders of an already over-stretched Greece. There are at least 24,000 there now, including 8,500 at Idomeni, the site of yesterday's incident. 2016-03-1
Macedonian police use tear gas after hundreds of migrants frustrated with long delays broke a gate on the border with Greece and temporarily cross the border. 2016-02-29
Reports emerge that nearly 14,000 North Korean anti-chemical-weapon suits, believed destined for Syria, were seized by Greek authorities in November 2009. 2011-11-17
Eurozone finance ministers agree to seek a voluntary rollover of Greek debt by private bondholders in order to meet a substantial part of Greek funding needs. 2011-06-20
Greece's budget deficit for 2010 is 10.5% of gross domestic product, significantly higher than expected. 2011-04-26
Greece is considering the construction of a fence along its border with Turkey to fend off an ongoing flood of economic migrants from the Middle East and North Africa. 2011-01-2
Two men are charged with terrorism following parcel bomb attacks in Greece, as a 14 th bomb addressed to the French embassy in Athens is detonated by police. 2010-11-4