Greece

Country Greece
Capital Athens
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Greek

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Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. In 1967, a group of military officers seized power, establishing a military dictatorship that suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country. In 1974, democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981, Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the European Economic and Monetary Union in 2001. In 2010, the prospect of a Greek default on its euro-denominated debt created severe strains within the EMU and raised the question of whether a member country might voluntarily leave the common currency or be removed.

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Greece Alarmed by Rising Tides of Migrants - Voice of America - VOA NewsGreece Alarmed by Rising Tides of Migrants  Voice of America - VOA News

It’s been 20 yrs since Greece won the Euro Cup - The Economic TimesIt’s been 20 yrs since Greece won the Euro Cup  The Economic Times

In Pics: ‘Flour Fight’ Revelers In Greece’s Galaxidi - Outlook IndiaIn Pics: ‘Flour Fight’ Revelers In Greece’s Galaxidi  Outlook India

‘Tack’ Takes Intimate and Powerful Journey Into Charges of Sexual Abuse That Sparked Greece’s #MeToo Movement - Variety‘Tack’ Takes Intimate and Powerful Journey Into Charges of Sexual Abuse That Sparked Greece’s #MeToo Movement  Variety

Greece boat tragedy probe - Pakistan ObserverGreece boat tragedy probe  Pakistan Observer

Ten incredible shipwrecks were discovered off the coast of Greece including sunken wreckage from 5,000... - The US SunTen incredible shipwrecks were discovered off the coast of Greece including sunken wreckage from 5,000...  The US Sun

Greece's New Beach Law Bans Sunbeds on 70% of Beach - GreekReporter.com - Greek ReporterGreece's New Beach Law Bans Sunbeds on 70% of Beach - GreekReporter.com  Greek Reporter

In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece - The GuardianIn May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece  The Guardian

10 shipwrecks dating from 3000 BC to the World War II era found off the coast of Greece - CBS News10 shipwrecks dating from 3000 BC to the World War II era found off the coast of Greece  CBS News

Church authorities in Greece slap religious ban on local politicians who backed same-sex marriage - The Associated PressChurch authorities in Greece slap religious ban on local politicians who backed same-sex marriage  The Associated Press

Protests as Greece allows private universities - Times Higher EducationProtests as Greece allows private universities  Times Higher Education

Massive police crackdown on student organizers in Greece met with widespread condemnation - Peoples DispatchMassive police crackdown on student organizers in Greece met with widespread condemnation  Peoples Dispatch

India, Greece agree on deepening ties in defence, space as Modi meets Mitsotakis - The Indian ExpressIndia, Greece agree on deepening ties in defence, space as Modi meets Mitsotakis  The Indian Express

India, Greece aim to double trade, boost infra | Mint - MintIndia, Greece aim to double trade, boost infra | Mint  Mint

Understanding the Downfall of Greece's Economy - InvestopediaUnderstanding the Downfall of Greece's Economy  Investopedia

HPU Students Explore Faith During Spring Pilgrimage in Greece - High Point UniversityHPU Students Explore Faith During Spring Pilgrimage in Greece  High Point University

Casablanca Paints A White-Dominated AW24 Inspired By Ancient Greece - ForbesCasablanca Paints A White-Dominated AW24 Inspired By Ancient Greece  Forbes

From Greece To The Gulf: Santorini-Inspired Resort In Abu Dhabi Attracts Travellers - TRAVEL + LEISURE INDIAFrom Greece To The Gulf: Santorini-Inspired Resort In Abu Dhabi Attracts Travellers  TRAVEL + LEISURE INDIA

Greece Charts a Course in the Indo-Pacific - The DiplomatGreece Charts a Course in the Indo-Pacific  The Diplomat

Greece to Reportedly Send Military Aid to Ukraine - GreekReporter.com - Greek ReporterGreece to Reportedly Send Military Aid to Ukraine - GreekReporter.com  Greek Reporter

Moody’s maintains Greece below investment level - Kathimerini English EditionMoody’s maintains Greece below investment level  Kathimerini English Edition

Greece’s gateway to Asia, India’s gateway to Europe - The HinduGreece’s gateway to Asia, India’s gateway to Europe  The Hindu

Greece will give Ukraine a package of military aid with American howitzers. - Ukraine Business NewsGreece will give Ukraine a package of military aid with American howitzers.  Ukraine Business News

MoU signed with Greek bank to facilitate remittances to India using UPI - The Economic TimesMoU signed with Greek bank to facilitate remittances to India using UPI  The Economic Times

Greece will keep supplying Ukraine - Kathimerini English EditionGreece will keep supplying Ukraine  Kathimerini English Edition

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans - ReutersAfter destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans  Reuters

Olympic Tournament Draw Pots announced, Slovenia & Greece might suffer - BasketNews.comOlympic Tournament Draw Pots announced, Slovenia & Greece might suffer  BasketNews.com

10 Ancient Shipwrecks Found in Greece's Kasos Strait - Archaeology Magazine10 Ancient Shipwrecks Found in Greece's Kasos Strait  Archaeology Magazine

Taking 8-hour ferry from Athens to Santorini in Greece for $50, review - Business InsiderTaking 8-hour ferry from Athens to Santorini in Greece for $50, review  Business Insider

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Ionian Sea, Greece, 16 km northwest of Kefalonia Island, Ionian Islands, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Ionian Sea, Greece, 16 km northwest of Kefalonia Island, Ionian Islands, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Civilisational partners: Strategic affinities strengthen India and Greece ties - FirstpostCivilisational partners: Strategic affinities strengthen India and Greece ties  Firstpost

Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring JW Marriott to Greece with Vasilakis SA - Marriott News CenterMarriott International Signs Agreement to Bring JW Marriott to Greece with Vasilakis SA  Marriott News Center

Greece: Marina Satti's performance will feature something unprecedented in Eurovision history! - Eurovision News ... - Eurovision News | MusicGreece: Marina Satti's performance will feature something unprecedented in Eurovision history! - Eurovision News ...  Eurovision News | Music

Greece legalises same-sex marriage - BBC.comGreece legalises same-sex marriage  BBC.com

World Religions Conference held in Athens, Greece - The Weekly Al HakamWorld Religions Conference held in Athens, Greece  The Weekly Al Hakam

World Report 2024: Greece - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Greece  Human Rights Watch

UNHCR Advancing refugee integration in Greece | Update #6 December 2023 - Greece - ReliefWebUNHCR Advancing refugee integration in Greece | Update #6 December 2023 - Greece  ReliefWeb

Almost 5 000 false identity documents seized in Greece | Europol - EuropolAlmost 5 000 false identity documents seized in Greece | Europol  Europol

Refugees in Greece are seeking asylum again -- in Belgium - InfoMigrantsRefugees in Greece are seeking asylum again -- in Belgium  InfoMigrants

Papadopoulos invigorates the bread market in Greece - BakingBusiness.comPapadopoulos invigorates the bread market in Greece  BakingBusiness.com

Digital commerce: A growth opportunity for Greece - McKinseyDigital commerce: A growth opportunity for Greece  McKinsey

Greece's S-300 missiles could bolster Ukraine's air defenses at a critical moment - Business InsiderGreece's S-300 missiles could bolster Ukraine's air defenses at a critical moment  Business Insider

Interview: Former Greek president advocates inter-civilization dialogue amid unprincipled, boundless competition - XinhuaInterview: Former Greek president advocates inter-civilization dialogue amid unprincipled, boundless competition  Xinhua

Video of Mysterious 'Giant Skull' at Meteora, Greece Goes Viral - GreekReporter.com - Greek ReporterVideo of Mysterious 'Giant Skull' at Meteora, Greece Goes Viral - GreekReporter.com  Greek Reporter

Greece & Cyprus | Mondelez International, Inc. - Mondelez InternationalGreece & Cyprus | Mondelez International, Inc.  Mondelez International

Posts misrepresent 2015 Greece photo in critique of Biden immigration policy - Yahoo News UKPosts misrepresent 2015 Greece photo in critique of Biden immigration policy  Yahoo News UK

EU prosecutor says Greece obstructing investigation into deadly train accident - EURACTIVEU prosecutor says Greece obstructing investigation into deadly train accident  EURACTIV

Old ties: On the India and Greece bilateral relationship - The HinduOld ties: On the India and Greece bilateral relationship  The Hindu

Greece joins Ukraine demining coalition - Ukrainska PravdaGreece joins Ukraine demining coalition  Ukrainska Pravda

Quake info: Minor mag. 2.3 earthquake - Greece, 16 km northwest of Agrinio, Aitoloakarnania, Western Greece, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 2.3 earthquake - Greece, 16 km northwest of Agrinio, Aitoloakarnania, Western Greece, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

'Giant's skull' discovered in Greece's Metéora rock complex - indy100'Giant's skull' discovered in Greece's Metéora rock complex  indy100

Strikes and protests bring Greece to halt on anniversary of deadly train crash - The GuardianStrikes and protests bring Greece to halt on anniversary of deadly train crash  The Guardian

The deal rerouting migrant boats from Libya to Greece - Kathimerini English EditionThe deal rerouting migrant boats from Libya to Greece  Kathimerini English Edition

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Aitoloakarnania, Greece, 18 km northeast of Patras, Achaea, Western Greece ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Aitoloakarnania, Greece, 18 km northeast of Patras, Achaea, Western Greece ...  VolcanoDiscovery

PM Modi arrives in Greece on first prime ministerial visit in 40 years - The HinduPM Modi arrives in Greece on first prime ministerial visit in 40 years  The Hindu

Fareed Zakaria, GPS - Last Look: Greece's turnaround - CNNFareed Zakaria, GPS - Last Look: Greece's turnaround  CNN

Bill to free up space on Greece’s electricity grid - Kathimerini English EditionBill to free up space on Greece’s electricity grid  Kathimerini English Edition

NASA Welcomes Greece as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory - NASANASA Welcomes Greece as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA

Türkiye, Greece to intensify talks before Mitsotakis’ visit - Hurriyet Daily NewsTürkiye, Greece to intensify talks before Mitsotakis’ visit  Hurriyet Daily News

Greece Golden Visa : The Ultimate Guide 2024 - Get Golden VisaGreece Golden Visa : The Ultimate Guide 2024  Get Golden Visa

Greece and Czechia hold talks to supply Ukraine with weapons - Ukrainska PravdaGreece and Czechia hold talks to supply Ukraine with weapons  Ukrainska Pravda

Greece's Piraeus Bank $1.4 bln stake sale secures strong demand - ReutersGreece's Piraeus Bank $1.4 bln stake sale secures strong demand  Reuters

Thousands rally in Athens against Greece's deployment of warship to Red Sea, Gaza war - Anadolu AgencyThousands rally in Athens against Greece's deployment of warship to Red Sea, Gaza war  Anadolu Agency

Greece: Inside one of Europe's last golden visa programmes and what's set to change - EuronewsGreece: Inside one of Europe's last golden visa programmes and what's set to change  Euronews

Funding boost from an Evening in Greece - CTV News ReginaFunding boost from an Evening in Greece  CTV News Regina

PM's interaction at the Business Lunch hosted by Prime Minister of Greece - PM IndiaPM's interaction at the Business Lunch hosted by Prime Minister of Greece  PM India

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister - ReutersAfter Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister  Reuters

Modi govt did for India-Greece ties what others didn’t in 40 years - ThePrintModi govt did for India-Greece ties what others didn’t in 40 years  ThePrint

Flights to Greece from just $355? Scoot unveils dirt-cheap fares to Athens - KarryOnFlights to Greece from just $355? Scoot unveils dirt-cheap fares to Athens  KarryOn

Tuva Novotny Starrer ‘All and Eva’ from ‘New Comedy Queen of Sweden’ Johanna Runevad, Takes Love Seriously, Sells to Australia, Spain and Greece (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyTuva Novotny Starrer ‘All and Eva’ from ‘New Comedy Queen of Sweden’ Johanna Runevad, Takes Love Seriously, Sells to Australia, Spain and Greece (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.8 earthquake - Ionian Sea, Greece, 28 km west of Philiatra, Peloponnese, on Monday, Mar 18 ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.8 earthquake - Ionian Sea, Greece, 28 km west of Philiatra, Peloponnese, on Monday, Mar 18 ...  VolcanoDiscovery

A Deluge in Greece - nasa.govA Deluge in Greece  nasa.gov

The Prehistoric 'Human Skull' Cave of Greece at Petralona Reopens - GreekReporter.com - Greek ReporterThe Prehistoric 'Human Skull' Cave of Greece at Petralona Reopens - GreekReporter.com  Greek Reporter

Greece: The Mediterranean's ancient gay-friendly civilisation - BBC.comGreece: The Mediterranean's ancient gay-friendly civilisation  BBC.com

Greece's recovery and resilience plan - European Commission - European UnionGreece's recovery and resilience plan - European Commission  European Union

Lufthansa plane makes emergency landing in Greece after smoke in cabin - Neos KosmosLufthansa plane makes emergency landing in Greece after smoke in cabin  Neos Kosmos

Greece: Rule of Law Threatened - Human Rights WatchGreece: Rule of Law Threatened  Human Rights Watch

Parthenon marbles row derails talks between UK’s Sunak, Greece’s Mitsotakis - Al Jazeera EnglishParthenon marbles row derails talks between UK’s Sunak, Greece’s Mitsotakis  Al Jazeera English

Greek transport frozen by strikes and protests on train crash anniversary - Al Jazeera EnglishGreek transport frozen by strikes and protests on train crash anniversary  Al Jazeera English

Foreign minister says Greece fully supports humanitarian corridor for Gaza - Kathimerini English EditionForeign minister says Greece fully supports humanitarian corridor for Gaza  Kathimerini English Edition

ABTA Invites You to Experience the Best of Greece at the 2024 Travel Convention in Costa Navarino - Travel And Tour WorldABTA Invites You to Experience the Best of Greece at the 2024 Travel Convention in Costa Navarino  Travel And Tour World

Greece Flour War | Nation % World AP news of the day | chronicleonline.com - Citrus County ChronicleGreece Flour War | Nation % World AP news of the day | chronicleonline.com  Citrus County Chronicle

Greece Announces New 'Beach Bill' To Curb Overcrowding - Time OutGreece Announces New 'Beach Bill' To Curb Overcrowding  Time Out

Rule of law in Greece: European Parliament sounds the… - Renew EuropeRule of law in Greece: European Parliament sounds the…  Renew Europe

Greece's Marina Satti Sets Eurovision Ablaze with "Zari" - esctoday.comGreece's Marina Satti Sets Eurovision Ablaze with "Zari"  esctoday.com

Greek prime minister asks India to build global partnerships amid Ukraine and Middle East wars - The Associated PressGreek prime minister asks India to build global partnerships amid Ukraine and Middle East wars  The Associated Press

Marriott to open first JW property in Greece – Business Traveller - Business TravellerMarriott to open first JW property in Greece – Business Traveller  Business Traveller

Greece travel guide: Popular tourist destinations from Athens to the islands - Fox NewsGreece travel guide: Popular tourist destinations from Athens to the islands  Fox News

Greece Hotel Development Is Booming With 60 New Properties Announced - ForbesGreece Hotel Development Is Booming With 60 New Properties Announced  Forbes

Greece: Four dead in shooting at shipping company - BBC.comGreece: Four dead in shooting at shipping company  BBC.com

Greece legalizes same-sex marriage despite church opposition - NPRGreece legalizes same-sex marriage despite church opposition  NPR

Archaeologists in Greece uncover shipwrecks dating back to 3000 BC | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahArchaeologists in Greece uncover shipwrecks dating back to 3000 BC | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change - ReutersGreece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change  Reuters

Remarks delivered at the Bank of Greece on the occasion of the external Governing Council monetary policy meeting ... - European Central BankRemarks delivered at the Bank of Greece on the occasion of the external Governing Council monetary policy meeting ...  European Central Bank

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue - United States Department of State - Department of StateJoint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue - United States Department of State  Department of State

Princess Theodora of Greece is 'set to wed Matthew Kumar in Autumn' after their nuptials were postponed twice - Daily MailPrincess Theodora of Greece is 'set to wed Matthew Kumar in Autumn' after their nuptials were postponed twice  Daily Mail

Greece Keen to Have High-level Engagements with Ethiopia - ???Greece Keen to Have High-level Engagements with Ethiopia  ???

Greece negotiates deal with Czechia for ammunition transfer to Ukraine - Euromaidan PressGreece negotiates deal with Czechia for ammunition transfer to Ukraine  Euromaidan Press

Greece first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage - Al Jazeera EnglishGreece first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage  Al Jazeera English

Greece plans to raise up to 10 bln euros from debt markets in 2024 - ReutersGreece plans to raise up to 10 bln euros from debt markets in 2024  Reuters