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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Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Greece, strong tremors felt in Athens | World News - Hindustan TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Greece, strong tremors felt in Athens | World News  Hindustan Times

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Novak Djokovic shifts family to Greece as Serbian protests intensify: Reports - India TodayNovak Djokovic shifts family to Greece as Serbian protests intensify: Reports  India Today

Chevron bids in tender for gas exploration offshore Greece - ReutersChevron bids in tender for gas exploration offshore Greece  Reuters

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Large earthquake strikes popular holiday island in Greece - The IndependentLarge earthquake strikes popular holiday island in Greece  The Independent

Sirmaur grappler to represent India at world meet in Greece - Tribune IndiaSirmaur grappler to represent India at world meet in Greece  Tribune India

Giannis has Greece in semis, to face Turkey next - ESPN IndiaGiannis has Greece in semis, to face Turkey next  ESPN India

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Greece announces €1.6bn relief package to tackle population decline - The GuardianGreece announces €1.6bn relief package to tackle population decline  The Guardian

Chevron and Helleniq Energy bid for Greece gas exploration - Offshore TechnologyChevron and Helleniq Energy bid for Greece gas exploration  Offshore Technology

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Chevron submits bid for offshore gas exploration blocks in Greece - World OilChevron submits bid for offshore gas exploration blocks in Greece  World Oil

Greece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGreece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Greece Is Offering A Golden Visa, And Indians Can Apply Too - NDTVGreece Is Offering A Golden Visa, And Indians Can Apply Too  NDTV

OpenAI and Greek Government launch ‘OpenAI for Greece’ - OpenAIOpenAI and Greek Government launch ‘OpenAI for Greece’  OpenAI

The Best Cave Airbnbs in Greece With Views – 2025 - TripZillaThe Best Cave Airbnbs in Greece With Views – 2025  TripZilla

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Greece and the US Discuss Deepening Energy Partnership - GreekReporter.comGreece and the US Discuss Deepening Energy Partnership  GreekReporter.com

Greece Golden Visa: With ?3 cr, Indians can live with family, travel Europe - Business StandardGreece Golden Visa: With ?3 cr, Indians can live with family, travel Europe  Business Standard

US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary - ReutersUS eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary  Reuters

Greece’s Chess Grandmaster Makes History With Landmark Victory - GreekReporter.comGreece’s Chess Grandmaster Makes History With Landmark Victory  GreekReporter.com

Türkiye vs Greece: What does their head-to-head history say? - fiba.basketballTürkiye vs Greece: What does their head-to-head history say?  fiba.basketball

The crew on the hunt for Greece's illegal octopus traps - ReutersThe crew on the hunt for Greece's illegal octopus traps  Reuters

Damsgaard drives Denmark on to 3-0 win over Greece in World Cup qualifier - ReutersDamsgaard drives Denmark on to 3-0 win over Greece in World Cup qualifier  Reuters

Saving Greece's Seas: The Battle Against Illegal Octopus Traps - DevdiscourseSaving Greece's Seas: The Battle Against Illegal Octopus Traps  Devdiscourse

Greece, Libya explore new avenues for economic cooperation - Trend News AgencyGreece, Libya explore new avenues for economic cooperation  Trend News Agency

Greece Introduces New Short-Term Rental Rules from 1st October Covering Safety, Insurance and Standards Amid Industry Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Introduces New Short-Term Rental Rules from 1st October Covering Safety, Insurance and Standards Amid Industry Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo can lead Greece to first EuroBasket title in 20 years - Olympics.comWhy Giannis Antetokounmpo can lead Greece to first EuroBasket title in 20 years  Olympics.com

Greece investing over €61M in third Corfu-mainland interconnector - Offshore-Energy.bizGreece investing over €61M in third Corfu-mainland interconnector  Offshore-Energy.biz

Inside Greece’s 2025 Golden Visa Expansion: A Magnet for Millionaires and Global Famili - CEOWORLD magazineInside Greece’s 2025 Golden Visa Expansion: A Magnet for Millionaires and Global Famili  CEOWORLD magazine

Greek Hoteliers Call for Government Support Amid Rising Costs, Taxes and Infrastructure Challenges to Secure Tourism Growth in Greece - Travel And Tour WorldGreek Hoteliers Call for Government Support Amid Rising Costs, Taxes and Infrastructure Challenges to Secure Tourism Growth in Greece  Travel And Tour World

Greece’s 400-Year-Old Oak Tree, Linked to 1821 Revolution, Faces New Threats - GreekReporter.comGreece’s 400-Year-Old Oak Tree, Linked to 1821 Revolution, Faces New Threats  GreekReporter.com

Giannis, Greece overcome Lithuania for first Semi-Final in 16 years - fiba.basketballGiannis, Greece overcome Lithuania for first Semi-Final in 16 years  fiba.basketball

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Gzira 2025: Spain to face Greece for the gold at EA U18 Women Water Polo Championships - European AquaticsGzira 2025: Spain to face Greece for the gold at EA U18 Women Water Polo Championships  European Aquatics

20 years on: Greece's title quest inspired by 2005 heroes - fiba.basketball20 years on: Greece's title quest inspired by 2005 heroes  fiba.basketball

US seeks stronger energy partnership with Greece, says Interior Secretary - Latest news from AzerbaijanUS seeks stronger energy partnership with Greece, says Interior Secretary  Latest news from Azerbaijan

EuroBasket 2025: Greece vs Turkey Semifinal Time and Channel - tovima.comEuroBasket 2025: Greece vs Turkey Semifinal Time and Channel  tovima.com

Ergin Ataman reveals which team he will support in Greece-Lithuania quarterfinal - BasketNews.comErgin Ataman reveals which team he will support in Greece-Lithuania quarterfinal  BasketNews.com

Greece US visa updates - Travel And Tour WorldGreece US visa updates  Travel And Tour World

Greece vs Denmark: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCGreece vs Denmark: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

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Greece Gains Geopolitical Edge with Chevron Energy Bid - GreekReporter.comGreece Gains Geopolitical Edge with Chevron Energy Bid  GreekReporter.com

EuroBasket 2025: Turkey, Greece advance to semifinals - NBAEuroBasket 2025: Turkey, Greece advance to semifinals  NBA

Thousands of illegal octopus traps removed from seabed in northern Greece - Reuters ConnectThousands of illegal octopus traps removed from seabed in northern Greece  Reuters Connect

From Galis to Giannis: Antetokounmpo’s Record Run Fuels Greece’s Dream - tovima.comFrom Galis to Giannis: Antetokounmpo’s Record Run Fuels Greece’s Dream  tovima.com

US official sees Greece as hub to boost American natural gas exports - The IndependentUS official sees Greece as hub to boost American natural gas exports  The Independent

Turkiye will get a fan boost in EuroBasket semifinal vs. Greece - BasketNews.comTurkiye will get a fan boost in EuroBasket semifinal vs. Greece  BasketNews.com

Novak Djokovic permanently moves to Greece after Serbia president calls him "traitor" - Gamereactor UKNovak Djokovic permanently moves to Greece after Serbia president calls him "traitor"  Gamereactor UK

Giannis Antetokounmpo Guides Greece To EuroBasket Semi-Final After 16-Year Wait - myKhelGiannis Antetokounmpo Guides Greece To EuroBasket Semi-Final After 16-Year Wait  myKhel

Train Drivers’ Strike Halts Services Across Greece on Thursday - tovima.comTrain Drivers’ Strike Halts Services Across Greece on Thursday  tovima.com

Greece Joins Luxembourg, Austria, Palau, Switzerland, US, Norway, Dominica, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Fall To Winter Transitions: Here’s Essential Details Tourists Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Joins Luxembourg, Austria, Palau, Switzerland, US, Norway, Dominica, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Fall To Winter Transitions: Here’s Essential Details Tourists Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Turning his back on President Vucic, Djokovic finds "political asylum" in Greece - Gazeta ExpressTurning his back on President Vucic, Djokovic finds "political asylum" in Greece  Gazeta Express

Türkiye, Greece clash in EuroBasket semis clash of Mediterranean | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Greece clash in EuroBasket semis clash of Mediterranean | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Greece Hotels Hit Record Revenues, Signaling Strong Growth in Cultural and Leisure Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Hotels Hit Record Revenues, Signaling Strong Growth in Cultural and Leisure Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Greece Cancels Pro-Putin Pianist’s Concert in Athens - GreekReporter.comGreece Cancels Pro-Putin Pianist’s Concert in Athens  GreekReporter.com

When Innovation Meets Education: Caution Before Celebrating ‘OpenAI for Greece’ - Information Security BuzzWhen Innovation Meets Education: Caution Before Celebrating ‘OpenAI for Greece’  Information Security Buzz

Greece reports 75 West Nile virus infections, five deaths - Punjab News ExpressGreece reports 75 West Nile virus infections, five deaths  Punjab News Express

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greece Near Athens Today: USGS - Newsweek5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greece Near Athens Today: USGS  Newsweek

Greece Wants Closer Energy Cooperation With U.S., Off Russian Gas - The National HeraldGreece Wants Closer Energy Cooperation With U.S., Off Russian Gas  The National Herald

Greece second in EU for fungus infections - eKathimerini.comGreece second in EU for fungus infections  eKathimerini.com

Giannis Stars as Greece Beats Lithuania, Advances to EuroBasket Bracket Semifinals - Bleacher ReportGiannis Stars as Greece Beats Lithuania, Advances to EuroBasket Bracket Semifinals  Bleacher Report

I was detained by Greece’s migrant police Brutality won’t stop asylum seekers - UnHerdI was detained by Greece’s migrant police Brutality won’t stop asylum seekers  UnHerd

Greece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers - Balkan Green Energy NewsGreece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers  Balkan Green Energy News

Greece faces demographic disaster: Prime Minister unveils bold family rescue plan - WIONGreece faces demographic disaster: Prime Minister unveils bold family rescue plan  WION

Lithuania vs. Greece live: Giannis aims to reach EuroBasket semifinal - BasketNews.comLithuania vs. Greece live: Giannis aims to reach EuroBasket semifinal  BasketNews.com

Somerset man stranded in Greece dies of septic shock - BBCSomerset man stranded in Greece dies of septic shock  BBC

Europe’s slacker nation — Germany now works less than Greece and Portugal - The Washington PostEurope’s slacker nation — Germany now works less than Greece and Portugal  The Washington Post

Greece and Turkey to clash in EuroBasket semi-finals on Friday - Gamereactor UKGreece and Turkey to clash in EuroBasket semi-finals on Friday  Gamereactor UK

Greece-Belarus | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comGreece-Belarus | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Weather conditions leading to deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Cyprus and Greece made 10 times more likely due to climate change - World Weather AttributionWeather conditions leading to deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Cyprus and Greece made 10 times more likely due to climate change  World Weather Attribution

Eurobasket: Official Semifinal Schedule – Greece vs. Turkey Confirmed for 21:00 - Greek City TimesEurobasket: Official Semifinal Schedule – Greece vs. Turkey Confirmed for 21:00  Greek City Times

Greece should prevent pushbacks and ensure accountability for human rights violations at the borders - The Council of EuropeGreece should prevent pushbacks and ensure accountability for human rights violations at the borders  The Council of Europe

Chevron Submits Bid for Offshore Gas Exploration in Greece - Offshore Engineer MagazineChevron Submits Bid for Offshore Gas Exploration in Greece  Offshore Engineer Magazine

A Hard Start for Special Schools in Greece - tovima.comA Hard Start for Special Schools in Greece  tovima.com

Greece Promotes Regional Tourism and Cultural Heritage at Thessaloniki Fair - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Promotes Regional Tourism and Cultural Heritage at Thessaloniki Fair  Travel And Tour World

The Lure of Stones and Silence: Hiking in Zagori, Greece - The New York TimesThe Lure of Stones and Silence: Hiking in Zagori, Greece  The New York Times

Chevron’s Entry Boosts Greece’s Geopolitical Standing - Greek City TimesChevron’s Entry Boosts Greece’s Geopolitical Standing  Greek City Times

Greece’s Nineteen Islands Offer More Affordable Travel with Thirty percent VAT Reduction for Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldGreece’s Nineteen Islands Offer More Affordable Travel with Thirty percent VAT Reduction for Tourists  Travel And Tour World

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece into the EuroBasket final four - Flashscore.comGiannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece into the EuroBasket final four  Flashscore.com

Tennis Star Djokovic Moves Family to Greece, Protests Serbia’s Government - The National HeraldTennis Star Djokovic Moves Family to Greece, Protests Serbia’s Government  The National Herald

Sicily: Whole Island is a Museum Dedicated to Ancient Greece - GreekReporter.comSicily: Whole Island is a Museum Dedicated to Ancient Greece  GreekReporter.com

Greece to get €788 mln SAFE loan - eKathimerini.comGreece to get €788 mln SAFE loan  eKathimerini.com

Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy - Al JazeeraGreece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy  Al Jazeera

Environment at a Glance: Greece - OECDEnvironment at a Glance: Greece  OECD

Former St. Catherine head departs to Greece after dismissal in monastery independence dispute - ??? ???Former St. Catherine head departs to Greece after dismissal in monastery independence dispute  ??? ???

Greece: Inflation Slows to 2.9% in August, but Key Prices Soar - tovima.comGreece: Inflation Slows to 2.9% in August, but Key Prices Soar  tovima.com

Explore Greece’s Rich History with Digital Projects and Cultural Tourism at Thessaloniki Fair 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldExplore Greece’s Rich History with Digital Projects and Cultural Tourism at Thessaloniki Fair 2025  Travel And Tour World

EU’s SAFE Program Allocates €787.67 Million for Greece’s Defense - GreekReporter.comEU’s SAFE Program Allocates €787.67 Million for Greece’s Defense  GreekReporter.com

Greece, Armenia keen in investing in Def corridor - The Times of IndiaGreece, Armenia keen in investing in Def corridor  The Times of India

Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Greece to EuroBasket Semis - GreekReporter.comGiannis Antetokounmpo Leads Greece to EuroBasket Semis  GreekReporter.com

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Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe - Al JazeeraWildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe  Al Jazeera

EU’s SAFE Defense Program Approves Loans for Greece and Cyprus - Pappas PostEU’s SAFE Defense Program Approves Loans for Greece and Cyprus  Pappas Post

Israel backs troubled Mediterranean power cable to Europe, amid Cyprus-Greece spat - EuractivIsrael backs troubled Mediterranean power cable to Europe, amid Cyprus-Greece spat  Euractiv

Greece and Cyprus push for more women in maritime sector roles - Cyprus MailGreece and Cyprus push for more women in maritime sector roles  Cyprus Mail

Greece intercepts massive drug shipment transiting from Israel - The Times of IsraelGreece intercepts massive drug shipment transiting from Israel  The Times of Israel

EU probes Greece on recycling projects - politico.euEU probes Greece on recycling projects  politico.eu