Contender or Pretender – Can Portugal overcome 2004 misery and finally lift Euro 2016?
In 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo made his way into the Portuguese starting XI, then led by Luis Figo, but suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Greece in the Euro final.
Jul 10, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
Greece wants send thousands of migrants back to Turkey in coming weeks
Officials say about 8,400 migrants are currently on Greek islands, nearly all of whom have expressed interest in applying for asylum.
Jun 17, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
UN chief to visit Belgium, Russia, Greece
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will leave New York on June 13 for Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the European Development Days before attending an event in Russia and visiting Greece, a UN spokesman has said.
Jun 10, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Over 100 migrant bodies washed up in Libya
The bodies of more than 100 migrants have washed up on a Libyan beach as a new migrant boat tragedy unfolded in the Mediterranean south of Greece today.
Jun 03, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
Greek coastguard rescues migrants in sinking off Crete
More than 200 migrants were rescued in the south Aegean Sea off the island of Crete after their boat sank, Greece`s coastguard said on Friday.
Jun 03, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
At least 700 people on board capsized boat off Greece
A boat carrying hundreds of migrants has capsized off the Greek island of Crete and a major rescue operation is underway, the Greek coastguard said Friday.
Jun 03, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
France to welcome 400 refugees per month from Greece
Escalating wars in Syria and Iraq, and political instability in many African countries forced millions of people to their homelands.
Jun 03, 2016, 02:38 AM IST
Ready to act using all instruments available: ECB President Mario Draghi
In the latest, ECB has left the interest rates at record low. ECB President Mario Draghi expected inflation to pick up in second half of 2016.
Jun 02, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Alan Pulido: Mexican footballer kidnapping sets off massive manhunt
In the most recent season, he scored five times in eight appearances with Olympiacos.
May 30, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
Greece starts moving migrants from squalid border camp
Greece sent in police and bulldozers on Tuesday to knock down tents and relocate hundreds of migrants who had been stranded for months in a squalid makeshift camp on the border with Macedonia.
May 25, 2016, 15:00 PM IST
EU releases $28 mn to help Greece handle refugee crisis
The European Commission has awarded 25 million euros ($28 million) in emergency funding to the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) to enhance its support to the Greek authorities, a statement said on Tuesday.
May 25, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Greece starts evacuating squalid Idomeni migrant camp
Hundreds of Greek police on Tuesday began clearing the squalid Idomeni camp, a migrant flashpoint on the Macedonia border where thousands of people have been camped out for more than three months.
May 24, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
IMF calls for 'unconditional' debt relief for Greece
The IMF is involved in talks on making Greece's debt sustainable to approve the country's latest reforms and make new loans available.
May 24, 2016, 09:00 AM IST
IMF said Greece needs 'unconditional' debt relief from EU creditors
A new IMF report on Greece`s financial situation said the country needs unconditional debt relief from European Union creditors over the long term to rebuild its financial strength.
May 23, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
Body part, seats, luggage found in EgyptAir search: Greek minister
A body part, seats and one or more items of luggage were found Friday by crews searching for the wreckage of an EgyptAir passenger jet that crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday, Greece`s defence minister said.
May 20, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
Migrant arrivals to Greece plunge, as EU-Turkey deal sputters
Last month 3,360 migrants and refugees landed on the Greek islands, compared with 26,971 in March -- an 88 percent drop, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
May 13, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
Greek parliament approves controversial pension, tax reforms
Greek lawmakers have adopted a controversial package of pension cuts and tax hikes despite mass public opposition, bowing to creditor demands in a bid to unlock the next tranche of badly-needed bailout funds.
May 09, 2016, 21:11 PM IST
Greek parliament approves controversial pension, tax reforms
The unpopular reforms, which saw thousands take to the streets in protest, passed thanks to the Syriza-led coalition government's slim majority in parliament.
May 09, 2016, 05:05 AM IST
Protests erupt in Athens ahead of new austerity measures vote
Thousands of people gathered in front of the Greek parliament in Athens ahead of the vote due on Sunday night.
May 09, 2016, 04:50 AM IST
Thousands take to streets in Greece ahead of reform vote
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Athens Sunday as Greece's parliament prepared to vote on a controversial tax and pensions overhaul which has sparked mass opposition.
May 08, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
