RARE PHOTOS: 11 - The Real Truth

Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece

Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno,

Euronews · Jul 29

Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens named

Police are investigating after her body was found in the Kypseli district of the Greek capital

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Spain needs a legal overhaul to protect homes from fire: here’s what it can learn from Australia and Greece

On July 24, 2026, multiple forest fires spurred by an intense heatwave led Spain’s government to declare a national emergency in the Community of Madrid and the province of Ávila.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Benjamin Netanyahu flies to US through European airspace despite ICC arrest warrant

ISRAELI prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to the US with several European countries ignoring the International Criminal Court's (ICC)…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

A photo of kindness on a Lesbos beach hid a deeper story

At the height of the 2015 refugee crisis, a moment of human kindness captured the world’s attention. A young Syrian mother, newly landed by small boat on a beach in Greece, was struggling to feed her child when Militsa (Emilia) Kamvisi, who was then 83, offered to help. The two…

The Conversation · Jul 27

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is...' and the ancient wisdom that proves your hardest enemy will always be yourself

Self-control is the foundation of self-respect, which ultimately nurtures genuine courage. Archidamus II of Sparta championed patience as a virtue over the urge for instant conflict. In Ancient Greece, ideas like sophrosyne highlighted the importance of achieving balance through self-mastery. In our fast-paced modern world, we often feel pressured to…

The Times of India · Jul 26

Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites

Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in Normandy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List

UNESCO has added France’s D-Day landing beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to its World Heritage List, during a UN committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26

Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

Euronews · Jul 26

Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List

Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection

The Independent UK · Jul 26