Greece
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.
New Nato chief says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine
Mark Rutte accused Russia of dangerously escalating the conflict by bringing in thousands of North Korean troops.
Greece hit by general strike amid protest over high cost of living
Thousands of workers in the public and private sector have walked out.
Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living
Workers have called for collective wage agreements.