Despite fierce resistance from opposition parties, the law was passed with the votes of the ruling majority comprising SYRIZA and Independent Greeks

Instead of tapering off, the list of mandatory measures is swelling

One of the largest cities and an important port of Greece welcomes visitors across the seasons

A single reception centre in Athens is being planned, capable of sheltering 40,000-50,000 people; from it, the refugees will be distributed across EU countries

The transformation of Greek society into an arena of confiscation of the main homes of households cannot be accepted by the people who share the solidarity values in Europe, said Alexis Tsipras during the joint statements with Francois Hollande.

The state television channel ERT broke the strike by broadcasting programmes through its third channel that is established in Thessaloniki.

Rapid weather deterioration is further hampering the movement and stay of thousands of refugees and migrants who are in Greece.