News from Greece and on Greek issues

The ANA-MPA homepage offers a link to daily translated headlines from many local Athens newspapers, a handy way to see what the other papers are talking about.

Check the top news sources from Greece for today's headlines and news.

This roundup of stories affecting business and the stock market runs several times a week - it's easiest to find by searching on "Greece Factors to Watch" in the search box.

Athens Riots - Pictures of the Athens Riots

December 2008 riots are leaving many travelers with the question - is it safe to go to Greece now?

A savage beheading tears apart the quiet village of Vourvolia on the Greek island of Santorini.

AN explosion ahs struck the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, on January 11th, 2007.

From eKathimerini, the Greek Orthodox church protests a possible plan to loosen regulations on the city's brothels in time for the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Anarchists and anti-capitalists find themselves in hot water.

From CNN, more information on the earthquake in Turkey and ongoing rescue efforts.

An earthquake strikes in Turkey, killing at least 100, including many students at school. Rescue efforts are underway for others trapped in rubble. From Netscape.

How long will it last?

The Greek cruise line rescinds a controversial fee. Also, information on their new "Foodie" cruises for 2003.

Dora Bakoyianni, mayor elect of Athens, narrowly escapes injury in a daylight ambush - saved by reaching down for her purse at a potentially deadly moment. From Ekathimerini.com.

The final verdicts in the case of British "planespotting" tourists convicted of spying in Greece come to the courts.

Is Greece drawing tourists from even farther away? This farmer, and other witnesses in the village of Prini think so.

Angelina Jolie and company invade the island of Santorini. If you're traveling to Oia, take note.

From CNN. A second sweep of another November 17th terror group location reveals documents and weapons.

From the Daily Telegraph, an account of a wild week of arrests in the increasingly wild resort town of Faliraki on the island of Rhodes.

An organization devoted to the worship of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses has declared the Olympic mascots an unacceptable parody and are suing for 3 million Euro. From eKathimerini.

This official volunteer organization is drawing members from Western Canada to participate in pre-Olympic events and as volunteers in connection with the Games. Free to join.

How the courtroom drama played out - and how six lives still hang in the balance as they wait to learn if prison or ultimate freedom is theirs. From the British paper "The Guardian".

The group of British planespotters who were arrested in Greece and jailed now return to Athens for trial.

Dual Greek-American WTO rescue worker makes an Olympic bid on a little-known daredevil sport. From eKathimerini.

From "Kathimerini". Australia-based IAS may take over the ailing national airline.

All the news on the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From the "Athens News".

As Britain deals with a surgical backlog, some English patients may find relief at the hospitals of Greece. From the "Athens News".

Passengers on a derailed train outside Thessaloniki are rescued by ATVs after enduring a freezing night. From CNN.

Perdita Morris takes up a sad vigil waiting for the release of her planespotting husband.

What to expect if you're traveling in Greece right now, plus Greek reactions to the tragic event in the U.S.

From the Athens News Daily, Lianis makdes the inflammatory suggestion that the 2004 Games may be betrayed from within.

From the Athens News Daily and the Daily Telegraph, a disturbing look at something the airlines don't talk about.

Greek Island Hopping is maintaining an up-to-date list of actual ferry schedules during the present crisis. Check here to see how to get where you need to go and what boats are still running.

Is this a good, bad, or great year to visit Greece? Find out how the Greek financial crisis will impact your trip, for better or worse.

It's not a hairstyle - but for some Greeks, it may become a lifestyle. Find out what the Greek Haircut means for Greece.

2011 was an interesting year in Greece for travel and tourism - and things didn't work out quite as expected as world events roiled the Mediterranean coasts while Greece faced financial storms of its own.