Topic: Greece

With EU help, Bulgarians return to roots

Failure to curb corruption means less assistance for some.

Grievances rise among young Europeans

Job prospects and dreams fade with crisis.

From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1776

George Herring deconstructs US foreign policy.

World

Greek protesters take over radio, television outlets

Protracted rioting threatens the Greek economy and regional stability, the government says.

A sanctuary for dissent in Greece?

Greek law keeps police away from universities, but some fear the immunity clause meant to protect free speech is now being used to harbor bastions of violence.

Reporters on the Job

Collecting antiques can equal cultural survival

Wealthy Russians and Chinese buy antiques to recover pieces of their heritage.

World

Will strike and riots bring Greek government down?

Five days of protests, and a nationwide strike Wednesday, have shaken the conservative ruling party.

Britain abuzz over a new plan to arm bobbies with Tasers

Expansion of stun-gun use faces a mixed reaction from the largely unarmed police service.

Reporters on the Job

Sounds like Greek to me

The Greek language is far richer than French or Italian, but it's much more challenging to master.

World

Anarchists' fury fuels Greek riots

An uneasy truce between anarchists and police was shattered following a weekend shooting of a teen. A similar event in 1985 sparked months of daily clashes.

Reporters on the Job

Noise pollution threatening marine life

Ship engines, seismic air guns, and advanced military sonars are making the world's seas and oceans so noisy that they threaten the lives of marine animals that rely on sound, wildlife experts told a UN panel Wednesday.

Batman vs. Batman

The small-town mayor of Batman, Turkey, is threatening to sue filmmaker Warner Bros. for using his locale's name without permission.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about what qualifies a person for citizenship in a country, underemployed white-collar workers, and using nuclear waste as a source of energy.

Being born in Greece may not make you Greek

A native Greek speaker and the star of a popular Greek music video to boot, Athina Bontigao – daughter of Filipino immigrants – is fighting for citizenship, along with thousands like her.

Nights of Rain and Stars

Rustic and refined ratatouille

This humble peasant dish is so rich and flavorful, it could almost pass for dessert.

Cypriots unearth a little reconciliation

Greek and Turkish Cypriots exhume mass graves to help move beyond a bitter past.

Whales, Navy clash at high court

The justices will consider whether the Navy must heed restrictions on use of sonar off California.

How far north will figs grow?

Figs can be grown in colder climates than many imagine.