Greece

Thousands Turn Out To Bid Farewell To Greece’s Former King

A crowd of thousands chanted “Long live the king” and “Constantine, Constantine" on Monday.
By ELENA BECATOROS and THEODORA TONGAS, AP

Constantine, The Former And Last King Of Greece, Dead At 82

The country's last monarch won an Olympic gold medal before becoming entangled in his country’s volatile politics in the 1960s, spending decades in exile.
By DEMETRIS NELLAS, AP

Legendary Greek Actress Irene Papas Dies

The actor is best known internationally for starring opposite Anthony Quinn in 1964's "Zorba the Greek."
By AP

Pride Around The World

Here’s how countries around the world are celebrating gay pride.
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Greece: Search Continues For 12 Missing In Ferry Fire

Euroferry Olympia caught fire in the Ionian Sea and burned into a second day as firefighters battled the blaze.
By Associated Press, AP

Stranded Truck Drivers Pulled From Burning Greek Ferry

“I thought death had come from me,” Albanian truck driver Zef Lufi told the Associated Press after his rescue.
By Costas Kantouris, Derek Gatopoulos and Frances D'Emilio, AP

Pope Comforts Migrants At Lesbos Refugee Camp While Urging Humanitarian Aid

“Let us stop ignoring reality, stop constantly shifting responsibility, stop passing off the issue of migration to others," Pope Francis said during a visit to the Greek island.
By AP

Greek Premier's Barking Dog Interrupts News Conference

“This is the first time [Peanut] has intervened during a press conference. Usually, he just greets guests at the door and is more polite,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis explained.
By AP

10 Greek And Mediterranean Cookbooks Even Yia Yia Would Cook From

Opa! These books, some vintage and some modern, include recipes that any Greek grandmother worth her sea salt would be proud to present.
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Wildfires Ravage Greece, Turkey, Hot On The Heels Of U.N. Climate Crisis Report

In some places, temperatures have soared to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
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