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Giorgos Mazonakis Was Taken to Hospital Without a Pulse After Athens Clinic Emergency and Died at 54

Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, aged 54, died after a cardiac arrest at an Athens clinic. Known for reshaping Greek pop music, his death has prompted widespread tributes.

International Business Times UK

Athens cracks down on e-scooters as Europe sounds safety alarm

In the first eight months of 2026, a total of 6,127 checks were carried out on electric scooter users across the Attica region and 3,700 offences were recorded.

Euronews

Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts.

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World's most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net

Three Sumatran tiger cubs born at a zoo near Athens are offering hope for one of the world’s most endangered big cats

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Two pilots killed in Phantom F-4 jet crash during Greek air force annual show

The twin seat aircraft crashed at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, during an air show, on Sunday.

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Two killed as Greek air force jet crashes at annual air show near Athens

The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occurred during a low-altitude manoeuvre

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Forget Souvenir Shops: Travellers Are Flocking to Foreign Supermarkets, Here's What to Buy in Every Country

Explore the rise of supermarket tourism among British travellers. Discover must-buy local delicacies in Paris, Rome, Athens, and London, and learn which foods are restricted at UK borders.

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Quote of the day by Socrates: 'Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.' Life lessons from motivational quote on accumulation, curiosity, lifelong growth, active engagement and critical thinking

Quote of the day by Socrates focuses on education, curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning. The quote compares learning with kindling a flame instead of filling a vessel with information. It suggests that education should encourage people to ask questions, think independently, understand ideas and continue learning beyond formal schooling…

The Economic Times

Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

Euronews

Why hats are a new must-have souvenir for tourists visiting Athens

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The Independent UK

Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

ATHENS - Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

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Athens has a new must-have souvenir as the city gets busier and hotter

High temperatures didn't deter a record 38 million visitors last year

The Independent UK

US airline adds first-ever nonstop flight between West Coast and Athens - and a Paris route

The new flights carry symbolic flight numbers tied to their destinations

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'He who has peace of mind disturbs...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on inner balance, hard work, self-disturbance, peace, kindness and external harmony

Quote of the day by Epicurus, “He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another,” explains how inner calm can affect daily life. The quote connects peace of mind with managing worry, desire, fear, anger and conflict. It also offers life lessons about self-kindness, contentment, friendship, external harmony…

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Athens’ historic Olympic stadium gets first deep clean in over 100 years

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Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens

Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.

The Economic Times

Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains: Why Athens’ iconic marble Olympic stadium is getting its first deep clean in more than a century

Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains have become unlikely culprits behind the grime covering Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium. The all-marble landmark, known as the Kallimarmaro, is undergoing its first systematic cleaning in more than a century, with conservation workers carefully removing dirt and organic material without damaging the historic…

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Athens’ all-marble Olympic Stadium gets first major clean in a century

The iconic venue hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896

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Quote of the day by Plato: “The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is…” — the ancient lesson about choosing who leads

Leadership can look appealing from a distance, but taking responsibility for other people’s decisions, work or wellbeing is rarely as simple as holding a title. There are times when people step forward because they want authority, and others when they do so because nobody else is willing to take responsibility.…

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Nearly 80 men found shackled in an ancient Athens mass grave were locals, not outsiders

In 2016, archaeologists digging at the Phaleron cemetery on the coast near Athens uncovered one of the most unsettling finds in Greek archaeology, a mass grave holding nearly 80 adult men, many still shackled at the wrists with iron restraints. The men, known as the Esplanada group, had been laid…

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Quote of the day by Zeno: 'We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say' and why 2,300 years of human evolution still haven't fixed our obsession with talking

Zeno of Citium, originally a Phoenician trader, established Stoicism in the heart of ancient Athens. He advocated that true listening is an intentional skill rather than simply a precursor to responding. This timeless philosophy champions the value of understanding prior to action. Contemporary studies validate that active listening boosts trust…

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In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperatures

Boeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured sweltering heat while stranded on the tarmac for hours without air conditioning. As temperatures climbed, distress among passengers led some to experience nosebleeds and fainting.

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Michael Shannon marries again after quiet divorce - report

Michael Shannon tied the knot with photographer Christy Bush in Athens, Georgia, earlier this month, according to the New York Post’s Page Six.

The Independent UK

New wildfires rage near Athens as latest heatwave hits

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Greece ravaged by wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Athens

The risk of wildfires is set to increase across southern areas of the country this week

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