Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

Greece is finding international allies in its ongoing fight to win back the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in ...

Greece has put in place strict rules to preserve its ancient heritage and breathtaking landscapes, meaning holidaymakers ...

Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and ...

The Revolution was one of the most important historical events of the past 2,000 years. It established the world’s most ...

The European Union ’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a “firm” approach with authorities in Libya following ...

Last December, at the height of Greece’s olive harvest season, two men drove a stolen white truck to the Glyfada mill in a small town not far from Kalamata. After idling the truck for a ...

On June 13th and 14th, an international conference titled ‘1915-2025: 110 Years Since the Assyrian Genocide’ was held in Athens. Many genocide scholars and historians spoke regarding the causes and ...

The mercury has pushed above 40C in a number of countries across Europe, including popular holiday spots in Italy, Greece, ...

Local authorities have issued fresh warnings as temperatures have pushed past 40C in countries including Italy, Spain, ...