Tag: Greece
US proposes to ban air travel between US and Belarus
WASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday proposed sharp restrictions on travel between the U.S. and Belarus, the latest fallout from the forced landing...
Young Greeks promised cash to get vaccinated
ATHENS, Greece — Greece will give young adults 150 euros ($180) in credit to get vaccinated as it launches a two-tier access policy over...
Greek police recover Picasso, Mondrian works stolen in 2012
ATHENS, Greece — Greek police say they have recovered two paintings by 20th century masters Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian, nearly a decade after...
Pitino’s summer job: Trying to get Greece into Tokyo Games
Rick Pitino professes to knowing three Greek words: Kalimera, kalispera and kalinichta, which translate to good morning, good afternoon and good night.
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Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek police said Sunday they have arrested two 56-year-old men for trying to sell a rare Roman-era statue of the Greek...
Greek migrant traffickers arrested in Italy-bound speedboat
ATHENS, Greece — Three suspects have been arrested in Greece on migrant smuggling charges after a speedboat bound for Italy was intercepted by the...
As pandemic restrictions wane, hopes rise for Europe travel
SWANSEA, Wales — When Sierra Schade booked a trip to from Atlanta to Greece, she hoped more European countries would follow Greece’s lead and...
6 Greek bishops treated for burns after attack with liquid
ATHENS, Greece — Six Greek Orthodox bishops have been hospitalized after being attacked with a caustic liquid during a disciplinary hearing against a priest...
Haralabidis makes US women’s water polo team for Tokyo
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Stephania Haralabidis was 12 when she decided she was done with competitive swimming. She hated the stress and anxiety that...
Greek helicopter pilot appears in court over wife’s killing
ATHENS, Greece — A Greek helicopter pilot is appearing in court in Athens on charges of premeditated murder over the death of his young...