Expectations low ahead of EU 'crisis' summit2012-06-27Ways to resolve the eurozone crisis will dominate discussions again at the EU leaders' regular two-day summit, opening in Brussels on Thursday.
Turkey advocates for Macedonia to join NATO2012-05-18Turkey hopes to make a case for Macedonia's application to NATO at next week's summit.
Greece gets caretaker government ahead of elections2012-05-17Amid worries that a second round of voting will also end in deadlock, Greeks are withdrawing savings from local banks.
Still no government for Greece as eurozone exit fears mount2012-05-14President Karolos Papoulias can't get a coalition deal, prompting preparations for new elections.
Greek coalition hopes fade, new elections loom2012-05-11Political parties can’t untie the Gordian Knot of austerity while the eurozone frets.
Fearing protests, Greece bans citizens from parade2012-03-26Athens' Independence Day parade is turned into a private event for political leaders due to worries of anti-austerity demonstrations.
Anti-bailout fury splinters Greece as elections approach2012-03-13The country's two-party rule is in jeopardy, but no matter who wins, Greeks may still find no change at the top.
Greece, Germany in a war of words over austerity2012-02-21The old foes -- who are now EU allies -- are bickering over who is to blame for Greece's economic crisis.
Right-wing partner in new Greek government raises eyebrows2011-11-22The small right-wing LAOS party, often accused of extremism, joined Greece's ruling coalition.
Papandreou survives vote, uncertain coalition pending2011-11-05Delivering a plea to keep international aid coming -- and a blistering attack on his rivals -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou survived a close vote of confidence.
2011-05-29ATHENS, Greece -- Prime Minister George Papandreou failed to convince the leaders of the opposition Friday (May 27th) to support his government's aus...
2011-05-27ATHENS, Greece -- Over 5,000 people gathered in central Athens on Thursday (May 26th) in a second day of protest against austerity measures imposed b...
Medieval tower symbolises Serbian-Greek friendship2011-05-02The newly renovated Nebojsa Tower in Belgrade is a symbol of Balkan solidarity.
2011-04-12ATHENS, Greece -- EU President Herman van Rompuy arrives in Athens on Tuesday (April 12th) for talks with President Karolos Papoulias and Prime Minis...
2011-04-07BAKU, Azerbaijan -- A senior Azeri energy official said on Wednesday (April 6th) that Greece will be the first European country to which Azerbaijani...
2011-03-21ANKARA, Turkey/NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Hundreds of activists in Turkey and Cyprus attended demonstrations Saturday (March 19th) against Ankara's plans to...
2011-01-24ANKARA, Turkey -- The foreign ministry on Saturday (January 22nd) slammed a statement by Greek President Karolos Papoulias, who referred to Turks as...
2010-11-17SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Greek President Karolos Papoulias arrives on Wednesday (November 17th) for a two-day official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation...
Diplomatic Diary: Papandreou awarded Germany's Quadriga Prize2010-10-05Greece's George Papandreou is praised as a role model. Also in diplomatic news: Serbia and Macedonia sign a readmission agreement.
2010-10-03NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The country marked 50 years of its independence from British colonial rule on Friday (October 1st). Greek Cypriots celebrated stat...