ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, Magnus Brunner, was in Athens on Thursday for policy talks with Greece, which has long been one of the major entry points into the bloc for migrants.

Take a detour away from Greece's touristic spots in a region where the Greeks themselves choose to spend their holiday.

Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, offers much more than its iconic landmarks. Beyond the Parthenon and Acropolis, uncover hidden gems that bring history and modern life together. Wander through the charming Plaka district with its narrow streets and cozy cafés,

A rightist ally of President Erdogan, Devlet Bahceli of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party, this week openly questioned Greece’s sovereignty over the islands of the southeastern Aegean. In so doing Mr. Bahceli challenges the provisions of international laws and agreements such as the 1923 Lausanne Treaty.

Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union's Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday.

Greek police say they have arrested two women for allegedly stealing other passengers’ luggage from the baggage claim area in Athens’ international airport

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mourners lined the street outside Athens' central cathedral Thursday ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, the architect of Greece’s joining the European Union’s common currency, who died last ...

Hotels on Greek islands may be filling their swimming pools with seawater this summer in response to worsening drought conditions.

Greece’s minister in charge of police says “all necessary sanctions” will be brought against officers on the island of Crete who failed to detain a driver found driving drunk and without a license who later was involved in a crash that killed

The Dassault Rafale–which means "gust of wind," or "burst of fire" in a more military sense–was conceived for use by France’s air and naval services as an "omnirole" fighter, meaning that it would replace seven types of combat aircraft in operation at the time of its development.

The Hilton Garden Inn hotel brand has debuted in Greece with the opening of its first property in Athens, highlighting its commitment to offering upscale, affordable accommodations in prime locations.

Athens sprawls across the Attica Basin ... For more details about security concerns in Greece, visit the U.S. State Department's website.