Greece

Athens Burns as Lawmakers Vote on Austerity Measures

As demonstrators set fire to buildings and clash with security forces, Greek parliament passes disputed austerity measures.

EU To Greece: No Deal No Money

Sarkozy And Merkel Apply Pressure To Clinch Greek Deal

Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy applied pressure on Greece to reach a final agreement with her creditors.

Egypt Fumes Over Israel's Energy Plans

Israel has beaten Egypt to the punch in its bid to connect to the European electrical grid, leaving pundits in Cairo gnashing their teeth.

Netanyahu to Become 1st Israeli PM to Visit Cyprus

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is about to become the first Israeli prime minister to make a state visit to Cyprus.

The Greek Crisis Act VI

The Greek Crisis Resurfaces

Stunned by the downgrades, Europe had no time for recriminations as the Greek crisis struck again.

EU Moving Closer to Imposing Oil Embargo on Iran

EU governments are moving closer to halting oil purchases from Iran after Greece lifts its objections to an embargo.

US Topographer: Israel is Greece and Cyprus' Line of Defense

NYC topotgrapher and recent ZOA awardee Langfan says "Israel is now the heart and soul of NATO’s southeastern flank.”.

Papandreou's Bombshell

Despite Uncertainties of Referendum There Is No Alternative

George Papandreou is being accused of opportunism but the only way austerity can achieve legitimacy is via the referendum.

Stocks Plummet on Default Fear

Debt Restructure Is Replacing Greek Bailout as Plan A

The Greek debt crisis is reaching its climax as Greek economy worsens and creditors lose patience.

German Vote Nixes Euro Rescue

Merkel Loses Sixth Straight State; Euro Crisis Blamed

Another Christian-Democratic defeat coupled with news of Greek footdragging on austerity complicate rescue plans.

Turkey Out, Greece In: Security Deal Signed with Athens

As Turkey rattles its saber at Israel, the Jewish state signs a security deal with its neighbor, Greece.

Health Ministry Warns About Greek Mosquitoes

The Health Ministry has issued a warning to travelers to beware the Greek mosquitoes that may be carrying the West Nile virus.

Videos: Navy Boards Gaza-Bound 'Tricky' Ship

The Navy peacefully ends the latest attempt of flotilla activists to reach Gaza and is guiding the Dignity ship to Ashdod after it tricked Greece.

Gaza Flotilla: Not a Bang, But a Whimper

A lone French yacht carrying 17 is expected to challenge the Israeli navy off the coast of Gaza after having lied to Greek authorities to set sail.

Knesset Hosts Greek President Papoulias

Dr. Karolos Papoulias and leading Greek ministers visit Israel after Greece helps Jewish state against Flotilla 2.

Flotilla Activists Reject Greek Offer to Bring Aid for Gaza

Pro-Hamas flotilla activists expose their political agenda and reject a Greek offer to guarantee shipping aid to Gaza through Israeli ports.

Greece Stops US Flotilla Ship After it Leaves Port

Greek authorities reportedly stopped the US 'Audacity of Hope' when it disembarked without permission on Friday.

The EU and Greece: A 17 Billion Dollar Throw of the Dice

The austerity package that passed the Greek Parliament and the parallel injection of credit is a major gamble that could make things worse.

Idea of Flotilla for Hamas Begins to Sink

Israel threatens sanctions against journalists taking part in the pro-Hamas flotilla, which already has been whittled down following US pressure.

Papandreou Willing to Quit but Opposition Plays Coy

With thousands of demonstrators encircling the parliament in Athens, George Papandreou desperately attempted to form a unity government.

Bailout II: Unprecedented Sequel to Greek Bailout

The EU is trying desperately to piece together another bailout for Greece that will effectively mean the loss of economic independence.

On the Way to a European Super State?

An increasing number of analysts are predicting that the bailout dam in Europe is about to be breached but some think it is part of a master plan.

EU Learns to Beware of Bearing Gifts to Greeks

Having nudged Portugal into a bailout, the EU expected a respite, but the worsening of the Greek crisis has awakened nightmare scenarios.

Anti-Semitism is Back in Greece

Anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly head in Greece, where the phenomenon is more prevalent than ever, especially in Athens.

Festering Debt Crisis Pressures Euro Downwards

Lingering fears of Portugese solvency as well as issues affecting previous bailouts create a climate of uncertainty

It's Israel's Fault: The Great Wall of Greece

Desperate to stem flow of illegal immigrants, Greece will build a fence on its border with Turkey. Idea comes from Israel, taunts Turkish paper.

Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Budget

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou soldiers on with the austerity plan despite massive popular discontent.

Netanyahu, Greece Agree on Security and Tourism Cooperation

Greece and Israel deepened cooperation on security and tourism Monday. Netanyahu says his visit is only the first step to closer relations.

Greece, Israel to Tighten Ties After PM's Visit

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou visits Israel, two countries to forge new ties.

Greece Makes Israel Slip, World Markets Slide

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw a drop on Tuesday, following a bailout annoucement for cash-strapped Greece, but suffered less than others.

Euro Could Collapse, Says Former Bank of Israel Head

Prof. Yaakov Frenkel predicts a collapse of the European currency in three years if Greek crisis is not solved. Stanley Fischer begins second term.

New Film Tells the Story of Greek Jewry

A new film, 'In the Shadow of the Acropolis,' tells the story of the Jews of Greece during the Shoa.

In Wake of Greek Economic Crisis, Israel Coping Better Than Many

Though world markets are reeling in the wake of the Greek financial crisis, Israel is faring better than many.

Greece Opening Door to Try Eichmann Aide Who May Be in Syria

Greece is set to repeal a law and open the way to try to extradite Alois Brunner, Eichmann’s aide who was last known to be hiding in Syria.

Christians Rally to Support Greek Jews

Christian citizens in the small Greek town of Ioannina massed just before their biggest holiday to demonstrate their support for Jewish neighbors.

Greek Appeals Court Acquits Neo-Nazi Author

A Greek neo-Nazi was acquitted by an appeals court of charges that he incited "racial hatred and violence" against Jews, whom he calls "sub-human".