How Civilizations Lose Their Spark—and How We Might Keep Ours Golden ages teach us a lot about what makes civilizations rise and fall. Reason · Sep 2, 2025
Could the new EU entry-exit system lead to air travel gridlock? Exclusive: Aviation economist Oliver Ranson has analysed airport flight patterns to determine their resilience The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Voices: Want to see how quickly Farage’s migrant plan would unravel? Just look at Greece… COMMENT: Several of the draconian schemes that a Reform UK government would implement in Britain have already been tried by Athens – and failed, says Thimios Tzallas The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Ryanair calls for urgent changes after ‘shambolic’ delays Ryanair has called for an urgent reform of Europe's air traffic control (ATC) system due to widespread flight delays. The airline claims over 900,000 Ryanair passengers on more than 5,000 flights have been unfairly delayed in 2025 due to Greek ATC mismanagement and staff shortages. A recent equipment failure at… The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
Ryanair calls for air traffic control reform after ‘shambolic’ Athens flights delays The airline claims more than 900,000 passengers have been ‘unfairly delayed’ so far in 2025 The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
‘The most unbelievable story I have heard’: Georgia woman gets asked to leave Waffle House because of her outfit. Does the restaurant have a dress code? A Georgia woman says Waffle House refused to serve her because of what she was wearing, making her wonder whether the restaurant has a dress code. A Waffle House worker has gone viral with her response. The Mary Sue · Aug 21, 2025
Ryanair renews call for urgent air traffic control reform after 'unacceptable' Athens flight delays The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system Euronews · Aug 21, 2025
‘The Thailand of Europe’: foreigners live holiday dreams in Greece but locals priced out Studies show one in two Greeks will not go on holiday this year as average salary remains low The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025
Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels) Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans Livingetc · Aug 12, 2025
Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece Strong winds in Greece have whipped up wildfires and left tourists stranded across the country The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025
Firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day Hundreds of firefighters battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread. Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2025
Greeks Count Cost Of Wildfire 'Tragedy' Near Athens In the municipality of Palaia Fokaia, an hour's drive south of Athens, a typical bucolic Greek landscape of olive groves and hamlets was transformed by a raging Friday wildfire into a dystopia of blackened land and incinerated homes. International Business Times · Aug 9, 2025
At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025
Two Tourists Die, Fires Erupt In Greece Amid Gale-force Winds Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires. International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Wind riders: kiteboarders flock to Greek coast as August gales churn sea Strong August winds have swept the eastern coastline near Athens, drawing dozens of kiteboarders to the beach
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Tourism Boom Sparks Backlash In Historic Heart Of Athens Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made his historic Athens neighbourhood unrecognisable.
MusicRadar · Jul 31, 2025 “The band provided me with this ridiculous music and I had to, of course, kind of step up to it”: The enduring appeal of the REM radio smash that Michael Stipe hated The song was inescapable in the early 1990s, yet the shifting dynamics and sunny lyrics of REM's upbeat smash continue to provoke questions about its true meaning
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 10 of the best secret gardens in Europe’s major cities From Paris to Athens, we pick hidden havens to escape the summer heat and tourist crowds
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 How much is rent in Europe’s city centres, and how much has it changed since 2020? The eye-watering prices of rent in city centres across Europe keeps increasing, with only five European cities having average rents below €2,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025 Rangers told to handle Athens heat and avoid Champions League fate of Class of '94 Rangers' senior players have been told they will have to step up in Athens on Wednesday night to avoid the Champions League fate of the Class of '94.
Louder · Jul 27, 2025 "We were sunbathing together outside of the dressing rooms": Thirty years ago, R.E.M. befriended a young British band and helped steer them on the path to greatness The Athens, Georgia quartet had hand-picked a stellar support bill on the UK leg of the Monster tour, but there was one group to which they became mentors and friends
Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025 Athens suburb residents told to evacuate as wildfires in Greece spread Greek official says ‘real difficulties’ ahead as dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to persist.
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2025 Greece Asks For EU Help In Battling Wildfires Greece on Saturday requested EU help to battle wildfires that have sprung up in different regions as a lengthy heatwave sent temperatures soaring above 45C and gusts fuelled flames.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece's capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate A wildfire has burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, prompting evacuations
MusicRadar · Jul 25, 2025 “It’s just a little bit embarrassing that it became as big a hit as it did”: The joyful REM classic that many believe contains a darker meaning The song was inescapable in the early 1990s, yet the shifting dynamics and sunny lyrics of REM's upbeat smash continue to provoke questions about its subtext