Greece
‘It’s a Disaster, It’s Huge’: Wildfires Rage in Greece for Seventh Day
Thousands have fled their homes as Greece battles wildfires sparked by record high temperatures, as the country’s government came under strong criticism for its response.
‘I Can’t Take It Anymore’: Refugees Struggle To Cope in Extreme Heat
One of the worst heat waves in recent history is making life hell for people in the Mavrovouni refugee camp in Greece.
Turkey Is Battling Its Worst Wildfires in Decades and the Photos Are Apocalyptic
At least eight people have died in fires in Turkey, as authorities in the region warn anticipated record temperatures this week will keep the threat of further fires in place in August.
Greek Police Have Started a Manhunt to Catch the Killer of a Cute Endangered Seal
Kostis, a beloved orphan seal, was shot with a metre-long harpoon.
COVID-Infected Tourists Wandering Around Greek Islands As Quarantine Hotels Fill Up
Authorities have shut clubs and banned restaurants from playing music due to COVID outbreaks, as locals complained of sick tourists with nowhere to stay.
Cop Charged With Imprisoning Teenager and Forcing Her Into Prostitution
In a case that has shocked Greece, a police officer is accused of abducting a 19-year-old woman from her father – who is also alleged to have sexually abused her over a number of years.
Nazi Douchebag Arrested After Hiding in Apartment for 8 Months To Avoid Jail
Christos Pappas, Greece’s notorious runaway Nazi, is a fugitive no more.
Greek Cops Recover Stolen Picasso Painting, Drop It During Press Conference
Let's just prop this priceless painting stolen nine years ago against this desk, what could go wrong.
Priest Launches Acid Attack on Bishops During Hearing Into His Cocaine Use
Ten people including seven bishops were hurt when a Greek Orthodox priest doused them with suspected sulphuric acid ‘like holy water’ during a disciplinary hearing.
Husband Confesses to Murdering Wife As Smartwatch Data Exposes His Cover-up
Babis Anagnostopoulos killed his wife, Caroline Crouch, and the family's pet dog, before claiming they were victims of a violent home robbery.
Belarusian or Russian Agents ‘Stalked’ Roman Protasevich During His Holiday in Greece
Russian passport-holders tracked the dissident blogger for days in Crete before he boarded a fateful flight home, a Greek official told VICE World News.
A Neo-Nazi Politician Just Lost His Immunity and Faces 13 Years in Jail
Members of the European Parliament voted 658-24 to strip former Golden Dawn politician Ioannis Lagos of his immunity, paving the way for him to be extradited to Greece.