Greece
The Greek migrant shipwreck is another preventable tragedy at the borders of Europe
The Mediterranean route between Libya and Italy has been described as the “ world’s most dangerous maritime crossing ”. This was proven…
At least 209 ‘victims’ from Pakistan in Greece boat tragedy
(Reuters) - There were at least 209 Pakistani "victims" on an overloaded boat that capsized and sank in open seas off Greece,…
Greece boat disaster: 800 were on board, says Pakistan police report
A boat that capsized off the coast of Greece last week was carrying around 800 people, according to an initial investigation by…
Greece boat disaster: 12 Pakistanis among survivors
KARACHI, Pakistan, June 17 (Reuters) - Twelve Pakistanis were among survivors from a boat packed with migrants that capsized off the coast…
Hopes fading as Greece scours migrant shipwreck site for survivors
KALAMATA, Greece, (Reuters) - Rescuers scoured the seas off Greece on Thursday following a shipwreck that killed at least 78 migrants, as…
Updated: Survivors of migrant boat sinking go to Greece, over 500 feared dead
Updated 1320 Fresh media reports are indicating that up to 500 persons could have lost their lives in the latest Mediterranean tragedy…
Greek unemployment rises to 11.2% in April
June 1 (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate stood at 11.2% in April, up from an upwardly revised 11.1% in March, data from…
Greek vote shows public mellowing from crisis-era anger
By Michele Kambas and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - A resounding defeat of radical parties in Greece's election on Sunday has shown…
UPDATED: Greece appoints caretaker PM ahead of June repeat election
By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS, May 24 (Reuters) - Greece's president appointed a caretaker prime minister on Wednesday to form a government that…
Greece’s leftists to seek second vote instead of coalition government
Greece's leftists will receive an official mandate on Tuesday to form a coalition government after an inconclusive national election, but are expected…
UPDATED: Greek PM eyes new election on June 25 after failing to win majority
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday he will not seek to form a coalition government following this weekend's election, paving…
Greek PM Mitsotakis says has won decisive mandate to govern
Greek Prime Minister claimed victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday, saying he had a mandate to form a strong autonomous government.…