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A wildfire on the fringes of the Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

Scores of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are trying to contain a large wildfire on the fringes of Athens

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

Large wildfire near Athens damages homes and trigger evacuation order

More than 70 firefighters, assisted by 10 water-dropping planes and helicopters, were working to control the blaze

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024

Huge blaze closes town near Athens as Greece prepares for wildfire season

More wildfires are expected this summer

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

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Wildfire on fringes of Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

SCORES of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are trying to contain a large wildfire on the fringes of Athens that forced authorities to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

Inside Greece’s tourist tragedies as Michael Mosley and four others die over 11 days in 40C heatwave

Tourists have vanished on the Greek islands of Samos, Symi, Crete, Amorgos and Corfu

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2024

R.E.M. perform acoustic version of Losing My Religion as original lineup reunites for first live performance in 17 years

The Athens, Georgia alt-rock trailblazers celebrated their induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame with a surprise live performance in NYC

MusicRadar · Jun 14, 2024

Chris Martin halts Coldplay gig after Israeli flag-wearing 'comedian' falls while attempting to storm stage

The band were performing in Athens, Greece, as part of the European leg of their Music of the Spheres tour

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

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Acropolis Closed Due To High Temperatures In Greece

Greece closes Acropolis and archaeological sites in Athens due to extreme heat, offering relief measures amidst scorching temperatures.

Qatar Airways passengers stuck in plane on runway for three hours with no cooling in Athens heatwave

Passengers suffer nose bleed and breathing difficulty as captain refuses to let them deboard

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Earliest-ever Heatwave In Greece Closes Athens Acropolis

The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season's earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures and health warnings.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024

Athens heatwave: Tourist attractions shut and schools suspended as huge fire breaks out in city

Temperatures were expected to hit 43 degrees Celsius

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Tour House D in Athens, where interiors are peachy keen

Wallpaper · Jun 12, 2024

Shepherd’s graffiti sheds new light on Acropolis lost temple mystery – new research

The Acropolis of Athens, the rocky hill in the Greek capital that is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, is one of the world’s most visited and well-known archaeological sites – but new insights about it are still emerging.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

Hostages Rescued In Israeli Military Operation Celebrated Across Israel

Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza celebrated by friends and family, while Palestinians in Gaza witness destruction. Jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv and Athens.

The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in Athens in the early years of the 19th century.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Turkey rejects claim Lord Elgin had permission to take Parthenon marbles

Official says no sign of permit in Ottoman archives, in blow to British Museum, which defends legal right to statuary

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain

Greece’s culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of

From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 31, 2024

4-star athlete includes Georgia among final schools, locks in official visit

4-star athlete Jaylan Morgan schedules official visit to Athens after including UGA in final six...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

New tradition? Georgia reportedly facing Georgia Tech on Black Friday

The Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly scheduled to host Georgia Tech in Athens on Black Friday this November. Will this be a new Thanksgiving week tradition?

Evening Standard · May 29, 2024

Olympiacos vs Fiorentina LIVE! Europa Conference League Final result, match stream, latest updates today

The Greek giants made history in Athens by winning a first major European trophy

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

‘The stadium is a fortress’: Greek police in security drive ahead of Europa Conference League final

Local side Olympiacos take on Italy’s Fiorentina in Athens

Evening Standard · May 29, 2024

How to watch Europa Conference League final for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Olympiacos vs Fiorentina

Fans can watch tonight’s showpiece for FREE in the UK

Bored Panda · May 27, 2024

A Playful Twist Of Words: Teo Zirinis’ Series Of 33 Punny Illustrations And Their Quirky Opposites (New Pics)

Teo Zirinis is an illustrator from Athens, Greece, who loves drawing cute and funny visual puns. He started drawing as a child, filling his school books with sketches and comics, and this hobby turned into his career. The post A Playful Twist Of Words: Teo Zirinis’ Series Of 33 Punny…

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

‘Audacious, outrageous’: Gaza protesters slam Greek deportation order

Greece’s government has pledged not to allow protests against Israel to escalate on university campuses.

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