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Rubio's Bold Speech in Athens Unlike Any U.S. Diplomatic Address? 'We Choose to Win' — FULL TRANSCRIPT

Secretary of State Rubio delivered a sweeping civilizational speech at the Pnyx in Athens. Here's what it means for the West and for 2028.

Latin Times · 15h ago

From the Acropolis, Rubio calls on Europe to emerge from ‘slumber’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged Western nations to return to what he called their civilisational roots and ensure the West "maintains its place at the head of the world" in a speech delivered against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens. The top US diplomat called…

France 24 · Oct 7

British man and wife ‘among six killed in Athens building collapse’ after explosion near the Acropolis

A British man is believed to have died following Friday’s explosion

The Independent UK · Sep 26

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Briton and wife killed in Athens building collapse – reports

Emergency crews recovered six bodies following an explosion near the Acropolis, Greek broadcaster EPT said.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

Euronews · Sep 25

Two tourists injured in knife attack at Acropolis, police arrest suspect

A man attacked a Greek-American couple with a knife at the entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site and was arrested by Athens police shortly afterwards.

Euronews · Jul 21

Tourists rushed to hospital after stabbing at Acropolis

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The Independent UK · Jul 21

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Five key talking points ahead of WRC Acropolis Rally Greece

What to expect from one of the toughest events on the World Rally Championship calendar

Autosport · Jun 25

The key talking points ahead of WRC Acropolis Rally Greece

What to expect from one of the toughest events on the World Rally Championship calendar

Motorsport · Jun 25

Revised gravel tyre set for WRC debut in Greece

Hankook has made revisions to its hard compound tyre in time for next week’s Acropolis Rally Greece

Motorsport · Jun 15

What wildfires and extreme heat in Europe could mean for your summer holiday

The Acropolis is closed and cruise excursions are cancelled due to soaring temperatures in Greece and Turkey

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Greece shuts Acropolis and tells outdoor workers to down tools as country scorches in extreme heatwave

Tourists have been told to seek shade with temperatures set to exceed 40C in many regions

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

The Market Everyone Gave Up On Is Crushing Nasdaq 100 In 2025

Greece's 2010 collapse was so severe it leased islands, gutted public jobs and pensions, while some abroad even joked about selling the Acropolis to appease creditors.

Benzinga · Jul 10, 2025

Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave

Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures

International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025

Acropolis Shuts, Outdoor Work Halted As Heatwave Scorches Greece

Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.

Autosport · Jun 30, 2025

How Tanak survived and thrived in the punishing Acropolis Rally heat

Twice Ott Tanak had been denied by Sebastien Ogier in successive World Rally Championship rounds in Portugal and Sardinia - but as they say, third time’s a charm.

Motorsport · Jun 28, 2025

Thierry Neuville slams Hankook tyres at WRC Acropolis Rally

Thierry Neuville has said the World Rally Championship’s Hankook control tyres are “not on the level” they should be after suffering a series of problems during Acropolis Rally Greece.

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Autosport · Jun 28, 2025

Neuville slams Hankook tyres at WRC Acropolis Rally

Thierry Neuville has said the World Rally Championship’s Hankook control tyres are “not on the level” they should be after suffering a series of problems during Acropolis Rally Greece.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

One of Athens’ best-known tourist attractions is about to close for three years

Renowned artists who have performed here include Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra and Coldplay

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

‘Incompatible with the symbolism’: Yorgos Lanthimos denied permission to shoot new film at the Acropolis

The country’s best-known director was refused by Greece’s culture ministry when he applied to shoot scenes for sci-fi comedy Bugonia at iconic Athens site

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies

Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024

Rome could limit access to Trevi fountain as it grapples with overtourism

Proposals include having people reserve a slot to visit site, similar to measures at Acropolis and Sagrada Família

Fortune · Jul 19, 2024

Greece has shut down the Acropolis twice this week due to brutally high temperatures

Tourist attraction was shut down for five hours on two days.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Greece shuts down iconic Acropolis as temperatures hit almost 40 degrees

The iconic Acropolis in Athens was shut down for several hours in the middle of the day on Wednesday, 17 July, due to extreme heat.

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