Scotland survived an onslaught from Greece in Athens as Scott McTominay’s first-half penalty proved enough to take a one-goal lead back to Hampden in their Nations League relegation play-off.

Steve Clarke's side took the lead thanks to a debatable penalty before VAR rescued them in a second half that Greece dominated, with the hosts denied an equaliser and a late penalty by the technology.

Greece has a long rivalry with its former imperial neighbor over sovereign rights in the island-dotted waters that separate them. Despite being NATO allies, their forces infamously came close to ...

The first tangible signs of progress came the following year, when Greece’s GDP growth turned positive. This trajectory has continued since and the EC estimates its economy grew by 2.2% in 2019.

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...

With more than 200 inhabited islands in Greece, each with its own attractions, brilliant sunsets, postcard-worthy beaches and aquamarine waters, it can be a tall order to decide which one is best ...

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today that the minimum wage in Greece will rise to 880 euros beginning April 1, 2025. However, this announcement has sparked controversy and garnered criticism ...

Greece said the cosmopolitan island of Santorini is safe and ready to welcome tourists as the first cruise ship of the season bringing 1,170 mostly American tourists docked on Sunday. After the long ...

The location at Dassia is also very special; snuggled into a crescent of buttery-soft golden sand, it makes it one of the best beach hotels in Greece (perfect for little toes).

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