Spain could top Greece in migrant sea arrivals: IOM
Spain could overtake Greece this year in the number of migrants arriving by sea, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday, using boats and even jet-skis.
Aug 10, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
Nearly 80 injured in Turkey by earthquake: Report
Many of the injuries were caused by people jumping out of building windows and falling after reacting in panic to the overnight quake, NTV broadcaster said.
Jul 21, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Earthquake hits Greece and Turkey: At least two dead, over 100 injured
An earthquake occurred in Bodrum, Turkey of 6.7 intensity. It leads to high tides after Tsunami and death of 2. 100 are reported to be injured. Watch to know more.
Jul 21, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Earthquake damages buildings on Greek island; two killed, 100 hurt
A powerful earthquake struck Greek islands early morning Friday, damaging buildings and a port, killing at least two people and causing more than 100 injuries, authorities said.
Jul 21, 2017, 08:20 AM IST
UN-hosted Cyprus talks resume in Swiss Alpine resort
Turkey today has over 35,000 troops in Cyprus. Sticking points include security guarantees and hopes among Greek Cypriot leaders for the removal of those forces.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Moody`s raises Greece`s soverign bond rating after bailout
The move reduces the spectra of a short-term crisis, after euro zone governments agreed to give Greece a new credit lifeline of some 8.5 billion Euros.
Jun 24, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
Greece blocks EU statement on China human rights at UN
Presented three times a year, the statement gives the EU a way to highlight abuses by states around the world on issues that other countries are unwilling to raise.
Esha Deol and Bharat Takthani are off to Greece for Babymoon!
The couple was spotted at the airport Wednesday night.
Jun 15, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Earthquake shakes buildings in Greece and Turkey, one dead
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the western coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday, killing one woman and rattling buildings from the Aegean Turkish province of Izmir to the Greek capital Athens.
Jun 13, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
1,530 migrants, refugees died crossing Mediterranean in 2017: United Nations
"This number does not include some 6,000 people who have been rescued over the past 72 hours," said Dujarric.
May 27, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
IMF demands more from eurozone on Greek debt relief
After more than eight hours of talks in Brussels overnight, eurozone finance ministers and the IMF failed to settle their deep differences on the thorny debt question.
May 23, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Thousands demonstrate in Greece in strike over new austerity cuts
Thousands of Greeks demonstrated on Wednesday against a new round of austerity cuts in a 24-hour general strike that disrupted travel and shut down public services.
May 17, 2017, 19:59 PM IST
Greece slashes GDP forecast in new budget plans
The Greek government Sunday slashed GDP growth forecast for 2017 as it moved towards submitting new austerity measures, including a wider tax net, for approval by lawmakers.
May 14, 2017, 18:35 PM IST
At least six dead in migrant boat sinking off Greece
Greece`s coastguard said Monday at least six people have died including a young boy in a suspected migrant boat sinking off the island of Lesbos.
Apr 24, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Road to Russia 2018: Dutch suffer World Cup qualifying shock; Cristiano Ronaldo in 70-goal landmark
Belgium needed a goal two minutes from time by Romelu Lukaku to salvage a 1-1 draw against nine-man Greece as they stayed two points clear in Group H, although Roberto Martinez`s team lost their 100 percent record in the process.
Mar 26, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets Greece on its Independence Day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday extended his greetings to the people of Greece on their Independence Day.
Mar 25, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
Greek Army denounces `serious` Turkish Navy violation
A Turkish navy patrol boat on Friday fired shots in Greek waters in the southeast of the Aegean Sea, Greek military staff said, qualifying the incident as "serious".
Feb 17, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Greece evacuates 75,000 people to defuse WWII bomb
A massive evacuation has begun in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki so experts can defuse a 500-pound unexploded World War II bomb.
Feb 12, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Lindsay Lohan's interest in Islam made her feel 'scared' to return to US
Actress Lindsay Lohan has revealed that her interest in Islam made her feel "scared" about returning to the US.
Feb 12, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
70,000 evacuated in Greece to defuse WWII bomb
The bomb, containing nearly 250 kilograms (550 pounds) of explosives, was unearthed in the northern city during road works last week.
Feb 11, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
