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Greek former leader remembered at service

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Constantinos Mitsotakis funeral service

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Greece mourns ex-PM Constantinos Mitsotakis

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Ex-Greek PM Papademos ''progressing well'' after letter bomb blast

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Greece: investigation launched into Papademos blast

Economy

Greeks disappointed at no eurozone bailout deal

There was disappointment but no surprise in Greece after eurozone finance ministers failed to reach agreement on the release of new loan money.

Greece

Eurogroup delays fresh funds to Athens

Euro zone finance ministers have failed to agree a deal with Greece which is needed to unlock the next instalment of its multi-billion euro bailout.

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New Greek austerity measures passed, but public doubts remain

In Greece, lawmakers have voted for another round of austerity and cuts, which they hope will encourage Eurozone leaders to release a further bailout funds But the decision is an unpopular…

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Greek parliament approves more pension cuts and tax hikes

More pension cuts and tax hikes are on the way in Greece, after the country’s parliament approved a new round of austerity.

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Pensioners march ahead of Greek parliament vote on more austerity

Hundreds of pensioners braved torrential rain in Athens on Thursday morning to express their anger at the latest planned cuts to their incomes.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Ukraine signs visa waiver deal with EU

In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: MEPs pass a resolution condemning Hungary for a “serious deterioration” in the rule of law and democracy; Ukraine and the

World News

Greeks walk out in general strike over new austerity measures

Transport and public services across Greece have been severely affected by a general strike.

Economy

Greek economy back in recession

Greece's economy slipped back into recession in the first three months of 2017 amid delays in approving its latest bailout loan.

Greece

Migrant smuggling crackdown by Greek police

Suspected people smugglers said to have hidden migrants in vehicles have been arrested in Greece.

Economy

Greece moves a step ahead on the debt trail

The Greek government is set to get to further rescue funds from international lenders in return for future austerity measures that it hopes to offset.

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France poll: 'Vote Macron' says leftist Greek ex-finance minister Varoufakis

At first gaze, they are unlikely bedfellows.

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Greece reaches bailout reform deal with creditors

An agreement has been announced, paving the way for emergency funds for Athens in return for more painful reforms.

Destinations

Reviving ancient Greece in modern Europe

The Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli was inspired by the soul of ancient Greece.

Economy

Eurozone finance chiefs admit Greece will need debt relief

Eurozone finance ministers chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem says some Greek debt will have to be written off for its public finances to become sustainable.

Greece

Greek court blocks Turkish extradition request

The Greek appeals court has rejected Ankara's request for the extradition of three Turkish soldiers. The cases of a further five soldiers will be decided in the coming weeks.