Greece

Wildfires Burn Near Athens in Greece

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:58:40 -0500

According to BBC firefighters in Greece are battling wildfires in the northeast of the capital, Athens. Investment banker Manos Venardos lives near the fire at Lake Marathon, and saw what it looked like reflected smoke in his wing mirror. See the ITN video about Greek wildfires.

William "Jeff" Komlo Fugitive ex-NFL QB, Dead in Car Accident

Michael Santo — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:27:36 -0500

William "Jeff" Komlo, a former NFL QB who played for the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers over five NFL seasons from 1979 to 1983, was killed in a car crash in Greece. Komlo was a fugitive who had been on the run for 4 years.

Greece tightens ferry safety measures

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:52:43 -0500

Greece has announced a raft of measures to make ferry services safer. Ships' captains will be given extra training in navigating shallow waters.

Greece eliminated from Euro 2008 after 1-0 loss to Russia

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:48:01 -0500

Greece's four-year reign as European champion officially ended after a 1-0 loss to Russia eliminated the team from the tournament.

Greek Minister Says Europe Divided on Kosovo

seher — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:54:17 -0600

Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis told a Washington audience Wednesday the European Union is divided on whether to officially recognize Kosovo as a territory independent of Serbia. VOA's Barry Wood has more.

Greek PM in Turkey for 'symbolic' visit

seher — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:01:54 -0600

For the first time in almost five decades, a Greek Prime Minister has arrived for an official visit in Turkey.

MSN presents top 10 islands

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:34:02 -0600

Bali and Maui top the list of top ten islands for vacation and travel.

Lebanese request for Tony Mokbel prompts claims of bribery

Dinka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:48:06 -0500

Australian officials are reportedly perplexed as to why Lebanon has made a request to Greece to extradite convicted Melbourne drug smuggler, Tony Mokbel. There is speculation that Mokbel's associates might have paid officials in Lebanon to put in the request.

Greeks get space-based help in wake of fires

harminka — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:12:47 -0500

Cleanup and rebuilding teams responding to the devastation across Greece caused by this summer’s deadly fires are getting help from space. A series of crisis map products based on satellite acquisitions of affected areas are being provided to aid damage assessment efforts following the activation of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.

Greek Leaders assures nation with reforms

Nksagar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:51 -0500

Greece PM Costas Karamanlis of National democratic party and George Papandreou,opposition leader of PASOK party spoke of giving their national much needed reforms and privatization touch.

Greece PM Costas Karamanlis ND party Leads in General Elections

Nksagar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:20:09 -0500

With reports of general election in Greece is trickling down the Position of PM Costas Karamanlis ND Party is winning with a margin of four percent of voters exercised on Sunday in general election called before its due date.

Progress Made in Fighting Fires in Greece

Dinka — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:20:28 -0500

Fire officials in Greece say progress is being made in fighting deadly wildfires sweeping the country but many fires are not yet contained.