Antonis Klapsis

Greece moves to open coast for development

Environmentalists oppose the new measures, citing the need to preserve beaches and the public's right to access to the coast.

Citizen groups are mounting opposition to government plans to allow development on Greece's coastline, saying it is more important to protect the environment there.

Greek prime minister pushes constitutional changes

In crisis, Greece strives to consolidate medical care

Two recent reports identified problems in the Greek health system.

The government cut Greece's public hospital budget by 25 percent between 2009 and 2011. [AFP]