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Divers find marble treasure from Athens' Acropolis in Lord Elgin's shipwrecked brig at the bottom of the Aegean Sea

Divers investigating a shipwrecked brig once owned by Lord Elgin have discovered an overlooked piece of marble from the Acropolis in Athens.

LiveScience

My private passion: Yórgos Lánthimos exposes his personal photography collection

The acclaimed film director presents for the first time in Greece a large exhibition of 182 photographs he has taken over the last five years.

Euronews

Greece launches an animal airlift to evacuate pets and their owners from the Mideast

Dozens of dogs and cats have arrived in Athens with their owners aboard a special evacuation flight for Greeks with pets who were trapped by the current war in the Middle East

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‘Arms and legs are very expressive, especially with bruises’: the absurdist photography of Yorgos Lanthimos

Ditched washing machines, a woman’s bare leg, the back of Willem Dafoe’s head … the Oscar-nominated director talks us through his new photography show in Athens – made with his darkroom assistant Emma Stone

The Guardian - UK

Britain to be warmer than Athens this week with temperatures set to soar

Parts of the country could hit 20C, forecasters said

The Independent UK

Athens, Barcelona, Miami: the best beach cities for summer 2026

These holiday hotspots bring together the laid-back beauty of being by the sea with the cultural vibrancy of an urban centre. So why pick one when you could have both?

The Guardian - UK

‘Most Beautiful Girl In The World’ Engaged To French DJ After Romantic Greek Proposal

Thylane Blondeau, a French model and daughter of a retired Premier League star, got engaged to her DJ boyfriend at a five-star luxury hotel in Athens, Greece.

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Greece unveils WWII photo archive documenting Nazi executions of prisoners in Athens

The Greek Culture Ministry purchased the archive after a private collector attempted to sell the material online. Athens has now announced plans to digitise the photographs and study them as part of the historical record of the Nazi occupation.

Euronews

Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Man tells of pride as lost photos show his grandfather being led to Nazi execution

‘They went to their deaths with their heads held high so that we could be free today’

The Independent UK

'A rare crown jewel': World's first modern Olympic medal fetches €120,000 at auction

An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history.

Euronews

How some of Athens’s most captivating ancient sites hide in plain sight

After 18 years of living in Greece’s capital, Rebecca Hall has discovered that some of the city’s most impressive artefacts aren’t in museums, but are woven into its very fabric – and completely free to visit

The Independent UK

Air Arabia announces up to 40% discount on flights for Ramadan 2026

Air Arabia is offering significant discounts of up to 40% on select flights for travel between March and June 2026. Bookings must be made before February 25. This promotion covers various destinations, including popular spots like Milan, Athens, Phuket, and the Maldives, providing a budget-friendly opportunity for early planners.

The Times of India

UK weather: London to be hotter than Athens this week as temperatures rise after months of rain

Spring is on its way for many parts of the UK as temperatures reach their highest in months

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“I am not a Zionist”: Hugh Laurie responds after Dana Eden tribute sparks backlash

British actor Hugh Laurie's tribute to late producer Dana Eden ignited a social media firestorm. What began as a personal expression of grief over Eden's sudden death in Athens quickly devolved into political accusations and online abuse. Laurie firmly denied being a Zionist and vowed to block those celebrating his…

Euronews

Greece seeks to obtain Nazi execution photos listed for sale on eBay

A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend.

The Times of India

Who was Dana Eden? Israeli producer of award-winning series ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel

Israeli television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on the award-winning spy thriller Tehran, was found dead in a hotel room in Athens, Greek authorities said.

The Guardian - UK

Producer of Israeli spy thriller found dead in Athens hotel room

Dana Eden, 52, co-creator of hit TV series Tehran, reported by Greek police to have taken her own life on Sunday

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The Independent UK

Greece aims to obtain Nazi execution photos listed online on eBay

Shortly after the photos were posted for sale, a memorial at the site to those killed was vandalised

Euronews

Dana Eden, co-creator of hit spy show ‘Tehran’, found dead in Athens hotel room

Despite rumours regarding “a criminal or nationalistic-related death”, international production company Donna and Shula Productions has dismissed speculation over the sudden death of Dana Eden.

The Independent UK

Angry Greek farmers converge on parliament with tractors in overnight protest rally

Greek farmers have driven dozens of tractors to parliament in central Athens for an overnight rally to protest what they say is government inaction that threatens their livelihoods

Euronews

90s nostalgia: Requiem for the End of Love finishes Greek run with final flourish

The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation.

The Independent UK

Eight Greek islands you may not have heard of – for crowd-free travel in 2026

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ Greek island, but if you want to swerve the crowds, these less-traveled ones offer idyllic beaches and breathtaking views

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What Life Looks Like Today In The World’s Oldest Cities

Explore the world's oldest cities, from Jericho and Damascus in Syria to Athens. Discover what life looks like today in these ancient cities!

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Speed Week 'gone for a year' while USA CRITS returns with $230,000 in total prize money, composite teams, Athens Global Challenge

Demise of Speed Week hits hard as Georgia host cities redirect funding and activities for summer of FIFA World Cup matches near Atlanta

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