Investigators found flammable material around the cafe after a blaze forced residents to flee to the roof. A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after inhaling smoke, while firefighters broke down a door to rescue a nine-months-pregnant woman
New data on three affected buildings in Kypseli have been handed to Athens officials as residents demand technical inspections, access to project data and protective measures ahead of a protest on October 3.
Greece will use its second and final presidency during its 2025–26 term to focus on maritime security, women and children in armed conflict, major global crises and the selection of the next UN secretary-general
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Investigators found flammable material around the cafe after a blaze forced residents to flee to the roof. A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after inhaling smoke, while firefighters broke down a door to rescue a nine-months-pregnant woman
New data on three affected buildings in Kypseli have been handed to Athens officials as residents demand technical inspections, access to project data and protective measures ahead of a protest on October 3.
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Zakynthos’ Marathonisi combines turquoise waters and pristine beaches with one of the Mediterranean’s most important nesting grounds for the endangered loggerhead turtle
Work to install new lighting at Thessaloniki's White Tower is underway, with the area around the monument closed off for about three weeks
Strong hotel occupancy and rising flight capacity are making September a key month for Greek tourism, from Rhodes and Crete to Corfu and Athens.
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in the National Theatre production, screened in English with Greek subtitles at the Athens Concert Hall on October 8
From archaeological sites and museums to workshops, guided walks and performances, Athens and the wider Attica region will mark European Heritage Days with events exploring how cultural heritage survives, changes and connects communities
The comedian, singer and artist will perform at Athens’ Arch Club on September 29 and 30, with the late show on September 29 already sold out
The three-part program offers children on the autism spectrum and children with disabilities ages 7 to 12 an accessible space to explore art, creativity and self-expression alongside a parent or companion
Greek sculptor Afroditi Liti reflects on a life shaped by art, from her first encounter with sculpture to teaching at the Athens School of Fine Arts. She speaks about nature, materials, public sculpture and Maria Callas, while describing her entire body of work as one continuous, still-unfinished story in progress
Two years after Novi Sad, with resemblances to Tempi, a bloc of Serbia’s students bills the October 25 election as a choice between “Serbia or the mafia,” fielding 250 candidates
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In a hidden courtyard off Charilaou Trikoupi Street, a group of longtime Exarchia locals has created a bar, kitchen and gathering place built around food, wine, music and the feeling that everyone can become part of the same story
A long, slow meal with family or friends was once a weekly ritual in Greek homes. As modern life grows faster and more digital, the longing for those gatherings—and the connection they created—remains
Few sandwiches are as simple—or as satisfying—as bacon, lettuce and tomato. From its American roots to Athens’ creative takes, here’s where to find the city’s standout BLTs
Archaeologists at Hattusa uncovered a clay tablet piece bearing text from the Kadesh Treaty, signed by Egypt and the Hittites about 3,300 years ago
Newly released research suggests that individuals moved between communities more often than entire families, and challenge assumptions about women and migration
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Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership
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Work to install new lighting at Thessaloniki's White Tower is underway, with the area around the monument closed off for about three weeks
New projects totaling 3.6 million euros will expand the visitor experience at Ancient Olympia while highlighting the sanctuary’s Roman-period heritage and long historical continuity
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Mitsotakis Returns to Greece Amid Government Gaffes
MoD Dendias Urges EU to Fund Response to Threats From the South
Society
Flammable Material Found After Athens Cafe Fire
Tempi Trial Enters Fourth Week as Court Weighs New Requests
Residents Demand Answers Over Athens Metro Building Damage
Travel
September Emerges as a Pillar of Greece’s Extended Tourist Season
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