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Athens fuels up crisis with naval base expansion in Crete Island

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to the upgrade Souda base into a “permanent base” for the Greek navy, according to Greek media.

Greece brings criminal charge against Afghan refugee over son's death

Afghan father faces 10 years in jail if convicted as authorities charge the 25-year-old refugee with endangering the life of his 6-year-old son, a case legal experts say is unprecedented.

EU countries plan to take in some refugees displaced from Lesvos

EU states agreed to provide shelter to some vulnerable refugees on the Greek island of Lesvos, after the Moria refugee camp burned down from back-to-back fires this week.

Facebook violence curbs dodged by far-right groups with coded language

Using ciphered words such as “boogaloo” far-right groups have breached Facebook's anti-violence filters, doubling their membership and calling for militant uprisings in the US.

Muslim group's assets in Greece being sold 'illegally'

Mustafa Kaymakci, head of the Culture and Solidarity Association of the Turks of Rhodes, Kos, and the Dodecanese, says a plot of land spanning over 34,000 sq m belonging to the NGO is set to be sold off in an auction later this month.

Greek islanders suffer from lack of doctors

Greece's small, remote islands are increasingly reliant on volunteer services. With no resident doctors on many of the islands, living in these idyllic spots can be a health risk.

Harsh weather across Europe taking its toll on refugees

Icy conditions have been especially harsh for refugees living in Serbian and Greek camps. Temperatures have dropped to minus 14 degrees Celsius in some areas, and the shelters for refugees weren't designed to handle snow or freezing cold.

Turkey prevents 63 refugees from crossing to Greece

Turkish Coast Guards stop refugees from crossing to Greek island ahead of European Union deal, which is soon to come into force