With Brexit, Greeks Worry About Europe's Future And Their Place In It
A year ago, Greece accepted EU austerity and stayed in the bloc. Now Greeks fear Brexit may deal a fatal blow to Europe.
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Ancient Shipwreck Off Greek Island Yields A Different Sort Of Treasure
Divers exploring the famous Antikythera shipwreck, 200 feet beneath the water's surface in Greece, have turned up a heavy object they think might have been a powerful weapon in the first century B.C.
PHOTOS: Greece Begins Evacuating Thousands Of Asylum-Seekers From Camp
Migrants and refugees have waited for months at the makeshift camp near Idomeni. They hoped to cross into Macedonia, but the border has been shut. Now they're being transferred to camps farther south.
As Europe Closes Door To Refugees, Tough Choices For 2 Fathers
Thousands are stranded in Greece, on what they'd hoped would be the road to a new life. "I cannot provide for my family," says one father of young children.
Pope And Patriarch Make A Rare Show Of Unity In Greece
The leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches called on Europe to show greater compassion for migrants, a move widely welcomed by migrants as well as residents on the Greek island of Lesbos.
For These Greek Grandmas, Helping Migrants Brings Back Their Own Past
The women, now in their 80s, say they live on Lesbos because their parents came to the island as refugees a century ago. Pope Francis will highlight the plight of all migrants on a visit Saturday.
At Macedonian Border, Tensions Between Migrants And Police Erupt Into Violence
Riot police with tear gas and stun grenades faced off with fence-storming migrants and refugees at the border between Greece and Macedonia on Sunday. Tens of thousands of migrants are stranded there.
Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew May Visit Greece This Month
The visit by the leaders of the Eastern and Western churches — announced by Greek church and government officials, but not confirmed by the Vatican — would signal support for migrants and refugees.
EU Deports First Group Of Migrants To Turkey
This is part of the EU's controversial deal with Turkey. The agreement, aimed at stemming the flow of migrants into the EU, has been widely criticized by rights groups.
For 24 Hours, No Migrants Crossed The Sea Between Greece And Turkey
The Greek coast guard reported a sharp drop in the number of migrants crossing between Turkey and Greek Islands on Thursday. Officials believe that bad weather and new restrictions both played a part.