Terrorist Attack Targeting Jewish Synagogue Foiled by Greek Police

Greek authorities arrested two men for allegedly planning an attack at a Jewish center in central Athens. The suspects appeared in court on March 31 to answer accusations of plotting a terrorist attack and appeared before a public prosecutor, who ordered their detention while pending trial.

Greek Bishop Proclaims "A Woman is Not R*ped Unless She Wants To Be"

A Greek Orthodox ex-bishop recently appeared on national television to confirm the Church’s stance against abortion and then went on to make comments about rape that have sparked outrage throughout the Southeastern European country.

Eighty-three-year-old Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Dodoni, Greek Orthodox Bishop from 1976 to 2011, appeared on Skai TV on September 2. After confirming the Church’s stance against abortion, he explained why there should be no exceptions for rape.

Greece Bans Kosher and Halal Slaughter

On Tuesday, October 26, the Supreme Administrative Court of Greece banned kosher and halal slaughter methods. These forms of ritual slaughter are religious requirements for Jews and Muslims. Both ways require animals to be slaughtered without anesthesia.

Greek Bishops Acid Attacked By Priest During Cocaine Possession Hearing

Bishop and others were attacked with acid during a hearing for a priest’s cocaine use.

Greeks Closer to Historic Separation of Church and State

The parliament of Greece is expected to vote on an agreement to make the state neutral toward religion by splitting Orthodox church from state.

Greece's Leader Wants to Separate Church and State

Greek Prime Minister wants to separate church and state and introduce "religious neutrality" to this Mediterranean country.

Amvrosios – Atheist Prime Minister is Guilty for Deadly Wildfires

Deadly wildfires hit Greece, and while authorities are investigating whether the fires are planted, one bishop blames Prime Minister Tsipras.

Greek Courts would have Precedence over Sharia Law

Greek lawmakers voted to change almost a century old tradition of sharia law and now members of Greece’s Muslim minority could use secular courts.

Greek Atheists Organize Meat Supper on Orthodox Great Friday

Greek Atheists Association organized a Meat Supper on April 29 or Great Friday, when the country’s Orthodox Christians observe a stringent Lent.

Aegean Airlines Apologizes for Booting Arabs from Flight

Aegean Airlines issued a public apology after two Arabs were compelled to leave an Israel-bound flight due to several Jews protesting their presence.

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