Athens

Travel News

13 of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world are in Europe

The hottest area in Athens – Neos Kosmos – claimed first in Europe and third place in the overall ranking.

17 September 2026

Travel News

Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom

A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network.

25 August 2026

Culture news

Thank you Mr Nolan! Greece celebrates global success of 'Odyssey'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.

28 July 2026

Tech News

Parkout, the app connecting drivers to parking spaces in Athens

It operates in Athens districts without controlled parking, outside the historic centre, and lets drivers signal a freed space so a nearby motorist can claim it.

7 July 2026

Food and Drink

'Εβίβα!' It's official: Europe's Best Bar is in Greece

The inaugural list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars has been revealed, and it was a great night for the Greek capital Athens...

1 July 2026

Culture news

After 220 years Greece completes restoration of Parthenon façade

For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.

18 June 2026

Europe News

Greece: Multiple earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit northern Evia

The seismic activity was felt in Athens, where residents reported repeated tremors across several districts of the Greek capital, though no damage was reported.

7 June 2026

Climate

Mayors from 50 cities join hands to fight extreme heat

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

5 June 2026

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Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.

22 May 2026

Sport

EuroLeague Final Four: European basketball's most successful teams

Greek teams have dominated the EuroLeague Final Four in the modern era.

22 May 2026

Europe News

Gunman arrested in manhunt after multiple shootings in central Athens

Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports.

28 April 2026

Travel News

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

21 April 2026

Culture news

World's first modern Olympic Games medal fetches €120,000 at auction

An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history.

2 March 2026

Culture news

Requiem for the End of Love spreads 90s nostalgia across Athens

The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation.

4 February 2026

Earth News

Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events

Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.

7 January 2026

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Olympic flame lights up Parthenon before Milan Cortina Games

The Olympic flame spent the night at the Parthenon before being handed to Milan Cortina Winter Games officials, marking a moment of tradition amidst preparation challenges.

4 December 2025