The right for anyone to request protection, or asylum, is inscribed in EU and international law and in the constitution of Greece itself. But in a move implemented in haste earlier this month and criticised by human rights lawyers, the government has over-ridden that principle for the next three months at least.

Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.View on euronews

A massive wildfire erupted on Saturday July 25, on the island of Kythira. Initially appearing contained, the blaze intensified dramatically.

Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures reached 42.4C in central Greece at the weekend, with emergency services battling fires in the Peloponnese area of Athens and on the popular tourist islands of Kytheria and Crete.

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.View on euronews

The government of Greece defended itself against opposition accusations of a cover-up in the EU farm subsidy scandal.

A new wave of restaurants, hotels and cultural energy proves the Greek capital is a world-class city in motion.

The bag comes in four colors: the olive (which I bought) and black are 60 percent off, the cape blue is 36 percent off, and the tobacco (a classic straw color) is 24 percent off. You can take an additional 20 percent off at checkout on each.