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Athenians and tourists gather in Athens to release Christmas wishes on paper lanterns

On Christmas Eve, hundreds of Greeks gathered outside Athens City Hall to release paper lanterns and make wishes. The annual event in Kotzia Square, overseen by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, celebrated the city’s spirit. The Municipality of Athens organized the gathering.

Greece

Diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz held in Greece amid extradition case

Greek police detained Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz due to a Romanian arrest warrant. Released with a travel ban, he awaits a Greek court's extradition decision.

Travel News

Valencia to cut off electricity and water for illegal tourist lets

Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation.

Travel News

Greece wildfires: Is it safe to travel?

Although many of the fires have been put out, there are concerns that more could start - and much of southern Europe is on high alert for wildfires too.

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Greece

Greek opposition accuses government of botching wildfire response

On Wednesday, firefighters in the Greek capital were working to contain the remaining hotspots of the wildfire, destroying some 400 square kilometres of land.

Greece

Wildfire near Athens force residents of two areas to evacuate

Residents in two areas near Athens were ordered to evacuate on Sunday as firefighters were brought in to contain fires fuelled by strong winds and high temperatures.

Water Matters

Athens harnesses ancient Roman aqueduct to combat climate change

In partnership with the European Commission

Athens is no stranger to blistering heat, but faced with soaring summer temperatures the city is tapping into its ancient Roman engineering to create more green spaces. Water Matters journeyed underground to learn more.

Art

Athens exhibition marks 50 years since Greece’s return to democracy

The show, simply entitled 'Democracy', brings together works by over 50 artists in a poignant reflection on the pursuit of civil liberties – in a year when nearly half the world is heading to the polls.

Europe News

Residents evacuated from Athens suburb as wildfire season hits Greece

Over 70 firefighters and 13 planes and helicopters worked to control the blaze, which closed traffic along a main highway connecting Athens to its airport.

Culture news

Refugee Week Greece 2024 celebrates the contributions of refugees

Timed to coincide with global Refugee Week (17-23 June) and World Refugee Day on 20 June, Greece is spotlighting forced migration with a week-long festival of film screenings, workshops and exhibitions.

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Heatwave in Greece halts visits to ancient site Acropolis

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius.

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Is it safe to travel to Greece? Athens shuts Acropolis amid heatwave

Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis.

Culture news

Is there any record of the legitimate sale of the Parthenon Marbles?

The British Museum has maintained that Ottoman authorities granted an imperial edict allowing the sculptures to be removed, but a Turkish official has cast doubt on the document’s existence.

Greece

Attica wildfire officials to face retrial

Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster.

World News

Workers and activists take to the streets across the world on 1 May

Labour Day was marked by protest marches and demonstrations on issues ranging from rising prices to the war in Gaza.

Nature

Greece to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”.

Art

Female artists take centre stage at Athens Contemporary art museum

Spanning the entirety of 2024, this ambitious project features solo exhibitions, special projects, and large-scale installations by women artists and those who identify as female.

Greece

Greeks protest and strike in remembrance of deadliest train crash

The first anniversary of Greece’s train disaster in Tempe on the 28th February was marked by violent protests and widespread strikes across trains, ferries and public transport.

Travel News

Europe’s crowded cities are getting creative to curb overtourism

From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers.

Business

Shares flying high for Athens Airport after Greek stock exchange debut

Greece put up a 30% stake in Athens International Airport SA, subsequently drawing strong investor interest.