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Greek PM denies knowing about tapping of opponent’s phone
Kyriakos Mitsotakis said eavesdropping on the Pasok party chief, Nikos Androulakis, was wrong
Helena Smith in Athens
08, Aug, 2022 @4:51 PM

Greek PM under pressure over tapping of opponent’s phone
Government accused of ‘darkest practices’ in eavesdropping scandal that evokes worst days of country’s military rule
Helena Smith
07, Aug, 2022 @3:13 PM

‘There’s a raw energy’: Hydra, artists’ haven, still casts its spell
The Greek island has attracted poets, writers and musicians for over 8o years, from Henry Miller to Leonard Cohen and Jeff Koons
Helena Smith in Hydra
07, Aug, 2022 @2:31 PM

Celebrities and tourists are flooding into Greece. But a harsh winter isn’t far off
Despite a huge increase in visitor numbers this summer, the Greek economy remains fragile and vulnerable
Helena Smith
31, Jul, 2022 @10:00 AM

Greece rolls out red carpet for crown prince, as Khashoggi killing falls off agenda
With Europe grappling with an energy crisis, Mohammed bin Salman finds he is once again welcome
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jul, 2022 @6:17 PM

Jack Fenton helicopter death ‘could lead to Greek safety rules overhaul’
Investigator says key concern is why aircraft’s engines were still engaged when 22-year-old disembarked
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jul, 2022 @2:48 PM

British tourist, 21, killed by helicopter blade in Greece
Three arrested after Jack Fenton hit by rear rotor while reportedly trying to take a selfie at heliport in Athens
Helena Smith in Athens
26, Jul, 2022 @4:27 PM

Hard cheese: EU court scolds Denmark over feta labels in win for Greece
Ruling targets Danish firms that have exported white cheese labelled as ‘feta’
Helena Smith in Athens
14, Jul, 2022 @4:58 PM

‘TurkAegean’ tourism campaign draws angry response from Athens
EU approval of slogan deepens rift between rival Nato members as Greeks claim their culture is being usurped
Helena Smith in Athens
03, Jul, 2022 @1:53 PM

Letters show how Boris Johnson backed return of Parthenon marbles
PM offered strong support to Greek campaign during time as Oxford Union president
Helena Smith in Athens
03, Jul, 2022 @8:30 AM

Cyprus unity in fight against wildfires hailed as ‘very positive’
With relations between island’s two communities at a low, assistance from Greek Cypriots has been welcomed
Helena Smith in Athens
27, Jun, 2022 @5:17 PM

Tycoon Dimitris Daskalopoulos gives away huge haul of modern art
Collector tells why he is donating 350 major pieces to international galleries
Helena Smith in Athens
26, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM
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