Greece
European court rules against Greece over migrant’s illegal deportation
The decision could affect how Europe handles migrants at its borders.
Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88
He was the architect behind Greece joining the euro.
Nearly a quarter of people ‘have already booked overseas holidays for 2025’
Those planning a holiday abroad expect to spend £1,753 on average while those going on a UK-based trip plan to spend £784.
Greece’s former royal family seeks to reclaim citizenship
The landmark move comes 50 years after the monarchy was abolished.
Greece says eight dead after speedboat carrying migrants capsizes near island
The coast guard said the incident occurred while the speedboat was carrying out ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ to try and evade a patrol vessel.
Global reaction to the fall of Assad ranges from jubilation to alarm
The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm.
Deal on Elgin Marbles ‘still some distance’ away, says George Osborne
British Museum chairman Mr Osborne said Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had contributed to a warmer spirit of negotiations with Greece.
Starmer would not stand in the way of an Elgin Marbles deal, No 10 signals
Downing Street would not steer away from suggestions that Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised the future of the Marbles.
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10
Talks over the future of the ancient sculptures being moved to Greece on loan are reportedly progressing.
Elgin Marbles not on agenda as UK and Greek PMs meet, No 10 says
The Prime Minister will welcome Kyriakos Mitsotakis to No 10 on Tuesday morning.