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The Lens Of Humanity: Andrew Pateras’ Global Journey Through The Eyes Of A Photographer

Exploring cultures and landmarks worldwide, Pateras' lens captures the essence of human experience and the beauty of diverse narratives.

Zenger

Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting

Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.

International Business Times

From Athens to Galaxidi — a best of both worlds Greek adventure

For a trip full of history and natural beauty, travel via the buzz of Athens to the tranquil and little-known village of Galaxidi — and back again. Ped Millichamp shares the inside track and secret unspoilt beaches from 40 years of Grecian holidays

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Indigenous burial mounds in Ohio become Unesco world heritage site

The network of ceremonial mounds join the Acropolis, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China

The Guardian - US

Greece caps Acropolis tourists at 20,000 a day to combat overtourism

‘We must work out how excessive tourism won’t harm the monument,’ says culture minister

The Independent UK

Acropolis Rally issues weather warning to WRC crews

A weather warning was issued by the event's clerk of the course, Anita Passalis, on Sunday night following news that heavy rain is expected to fall in the Lamia and Loutraki regions where the rally will take place.

Motorsport

Ogier set for Acropolis Rally WRC return

The eight-time world champion is contesting a partial WRC campaign for the second consecutive season, with the Frenchman expected to compete in as many as seven rounds this year.

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People and pets seek shade and cool as Europe sizzles under heat wave that's only going to get worse

Scorching temperatures across Europe have forced the closure of the Acropolis in Athens for a second day

The Independent UK

Acropolis closes to protect tourists as Greece faces unprecedented heatwave

First-aid workers drafted in to treat visitors suffering effects of 48C temperatures at the country’s most visited monument

The Guardian - UK

Acropolis' midday closure leaves many tourists in the lurch as a heat have lashes southern Europe

Disgruntled tourists are bemoaning the temporary closing of the Acropolis in Athens as Greek authorities proactively shut the world monument’s gates between midday and early evening amid a heat wave gripping southern Europe

The Independent UK

Tourists endure high temperatures at Athens Acropolis as heatwave sweeps through Greece

Crowds of thousands queue, braving the heat, to visit the Acropolis during a heatwave in Athens on Friday, 14 July.

The Independent UK

Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don't mind the higher prices and crowds

Crowds are packing the Colosseum, the Louvre, the Acropolis and other major attractions as tourism exceeds 2019 records in some of Europe’s most popular destinations

The Independent UK

Acropolis now: crisis as soaring visitor numbers overwhelm Greek treasure

With cruise ships decanting thousands of tourists in Athens, tough new controls have been imposed at the country’s most visited site

The Guardian - UK

Wonders of the World I Can't See: release date, episodes and everything we know

Wonders of the World I Can't See — join blind comedian Chris McCausland as he travels the world with celebrity pals in this Channel 4 travelogue.

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Belfast Live

Max Cooper: From Holywood to the Acropolis - the rise and rise of the electronic musician

The electronic producer plays a hometown show at Mandela Hall this weekend

Daily Mirror

Disgruntled tourists leave savage Tripadvisor reviews of iconic landmarks

Tripadvisor reviewers have lashed out at a series of iconic landmarks across Europe, including the Colosseum, the Eifel Tower, the Acropolis, the Brandenburg Gate and the Széchenyi Baths and Pool

The Independent UK

Greece: Snow reaches Acropolis, halts services

High winds and a cold snap in Greece have halted ferry services and highway traffic and dusted the Acropolis and other ancient monuments in Athens with snowy

The Guardian - UK

‘Red lights are flashing’: Athens tourism explosion threatens ancient sites

Visitor numbers to hit 30m – three times nation’s population – as experts grapple to balance economic gains with conservation

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The Guardian - UK

Greek court acquits activists who hung banner at Acropolis in China protest

Landmark decision described as ‘huge victory for freedom of expression and right to peaceful protest in Europe’

Reuters

Greek court acquits activists over 2021 protest against Beijing Olympics

A Greek court has acquitted three activists detained in October 2021 after unfurling banners at the Athens Acropolis opposing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, their lawyer and activists said on Thursday.

Motorsport

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: The Good, The Bad and an intra-team squabble

The Acropolis Rally is renowned as one of the World Rally Championship’s true test of attrition. Last weekend’s Greek classic served up another slog for survival that delivered the most unexpected of results. Motorsport.com reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from a highly attritional Acropolis.

Autosport

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: The Good, The Bad and an intra team squabble

The Acropolis Rally is renowned as one of the World Rally Championship’s true tests of attrition. Last weekend’s Greek classic served up another slog for survival that delivered the most unexpected of results. Autosport reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from a highly attritional Acropolis.

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: WRC Acropolis Rally Greece review

Acropolis Rally Greece marked one of the most impressive results in World Rally Championship history, courtesy of Hyundai’s remarkable maiden podium lockout.

Autosport

Rovanpera downplays prospects of WRC title success in Greece

Kalle Rovanpera has downplayed the prospect of wrapping up what would be a record-breaking maiden World Rally Championship title at this weekend’s Acropolis Rally.

Autosport

The WRC three-peat that crowned McRae the Acropolis master

The World Rally Championship is gearing up to tackle the Acropolis Rally this weekend, where Kalle Rovanpera could steal Colin McRae’s record as its youngest ever world champion. Toyota's starlet won the event last year, but he'll have to go some way to match the prowess of McRae on the…

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