Greece

The United States ranked 51st and the UK ranked 54th on Bloomberg's 2016 misery index.

Greeks marched on parliament in central Athens, demanding an end to austerity.

The leftist-led government's pension reform plan has slashed workers' salaries to meet targets set by the country's foreign creditors.

Coastguard divers can be seen jumping into the sea and helping them into the rescue boat.

Just after kick off, all 22 players plus coaches and substitutes sat in silence for two minutes.

35x as many people attempt the crossing as in January 2015, leading to 244 deaths at sea.

Five children drowned as more migrants attempt the perilous Mediterranean Sea crossing.

Athens has reacted with fury to extreme plans by European Commission to tackle migrant crisis.

More than 300,000 people have now signed a petition supporting the campaign.

Thousands protested outside of the Greek parliament over the latest cuts to welfare.

Around 750 people have been stranded in Greece after Macedonia shut its border on 22 January.

The Greek coastguard said a wooden vessel carrying 48 sank in the early hours off Farmakonisi.

Megan, who is now 25 years old, was just 14 when she was forced to work in a brothel.

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.