Greece
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Republic of North Macedonia born amid mass protests
In Depth Alexis Tsipras survives no confidence vote to bring end to long-running saga with northern neighbour one step closer
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Macedonia name dispute brings Greeks onto the streets
Speed Read Hundreds of thousands say name implies territorial claim over their own northern Macedonia region
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Erdogan shoots from hip on historic Greek trip
In Depth Long-held grievances surface during first visit by a Turkish president to Greece for 65 years
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Earthquake kills two and injures hundreds in Greece and Turkey
Speed Read Popular holiday resort of Kos rocked by 6.7-magnitude tremor overnight
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Top 5 Greek islands to escape the crowds
Speed Read Portfolio takes a look at the Greek islands offering a more peaceful getaway
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Divine inspiration: Where to celebrate Easter in Europe
In Depth Join in with traditional festivities during a seasonal sojourn to one of these colourful cities
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Islamic State targets vulnerable refugee children for recruitment
Speed Read Extremist groups are offering money and food in bid to radicalise youngsters
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Majority of Greeks regret joining euro
Speed Read Fifty-three per cent say it was 'wrong' to join single currency - and feeling is strongest among the young
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
In Depth Committee honours politician's efforts to agree a peace deal with Farc rebels after 52-year conflict
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The Peloponnese: Still off the beaten track
In Depth Wild and remote, this is the destination that topped the Lonely Planet's chart
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2015: A bad year for...
Speed Read From desperate refugees to the struggling NHS – it has been a year of tragedy and misfortune for many
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Colossus of Rhodes could tower over island again
Speed Read Ambitious plans revealed for 150-metre statue of sun god covered in golden solar panels
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Greece finally reaches deal to release €12bn bailout funds
In Depth ECB stress tests show country's banks needs €14bn to fill a capital shortfall
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Greece crisis: has bailout ended threat of Grexit?
In Depth Economic targets remain ambitious and the political situation is far from settled
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