Greece

Less than a month into 2016, it is believed 40 people have already been killed trying to make the perilous crossing.

Refugees will no longer have to register where they first land, under a shakeup of European Union rules.

So far 31% of arrivals to Europe this year have been children.

Fence designed to reduced a predicted million-plus refugees trying to enter the Balkans later this year.

German politician wants €3bn EU agreement put 'to the test' as increased pressure from migrants mounts.

Birds migrate through Europe and south-east Asia, creating acrobatic patterns across the skylines of Rome, Israel and Macedonia.

Unsurprisingly, financially-troubled Greece is one of the hardest places to find employment.

The original Colossus was destroyed 2,000 years ago, but it will be rebuilt four times the size.

Amnesty International hailed it as a 'historic' move but said the LGBTI community still needs protection.

Budget passes 153-145 after bitter debate in Greek parliament.

Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Morocco and other countries have been left stranded.

Survey of 17,000 Greek sex workers uncover some have charge just €2 for 30 minute session.

Police cordoned off a two-block area surrounding the building as bomb disposal squads examined the scene.

Home repossession and banking reforms are set to be the main issues in parliament.

5.6% error spending was found in investments to encourage job growth and competitiveness.

Thousands of refugees attempt on a daily basis to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece.

Some see them as protest defenders, others as a toxic influence and easy target for police.

New tragedy in Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece after eight people died near Lesbos island.

Frigate will conduct enforcement including the boarding and seizing of migrant smuggling boats.

More than 2,700 deaths have been reported on the South Mediterranean sea route this year.

Kyrsanidis won the title for the second straight year on a challenging natural track.

Ahmed al-Junde's journey from war-torn Syria would claim the lives of his cousin and two friends.

Syriza's resounding victory marred by highest number of abstentions in Greek political history.

Syriza won an impressive 35.5% of the votes cast, which means it will hold 145 seats in parliament.

Incident happened close to Turkish port of Canakkale as migrants headed for Greek island of Lesbos.

Most opinion polls indicate the conservative party New Democracy and Syriza are running very close.

Aid caravan has set off from Khan's home town of Bolton and will arrive in Athens.

98 passengers were rescued and more swam to the Greek island of Farmakonisi.

UNHCR calls for emergency evacuation of refugees stranded in squalid conditions on Lesbos.

Bucklitsch called Kurdi's parent's 'greedy' and said they wanted 'the good life'.