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The famous European attraction free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Tourists can now enjoy the ancient temple without the scaffolding

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

Greta Thunberg Lands In Greece Among Gaza Flotilla Activists Deported From Israel

Greta Thunberg landed in Athens on Monday alongside 160 other nationals from 16 European countries expelled to Greece by Israel for taking part in a Gaza aid flotilla, AFP journalists saw.

International Business Times · Oct 6, 2025

Athens embraces urban beekeeping as rooftop hives bring honey production to the city

Urban beekeeping is neither new around the world nor in Athens. Decades ago, Greek families brought hives with them when they moved from the countryside.

Euronews · Oct 5, 2025

Rooftop beekeeping in Athens: A new buzz in urban ecosystems, in photos

On the rooftops of Athens, beekeeping is gaining followers. Urban beekeeping was once common when families moved hives from the countryside, and the practice is now finding a new life among residents who see it as a way to help ecosystems and reconnect with nature.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

From rooftops to honey jars, Athens is abuzz with urban beekeeping

High above the traffic of Athens, more residents of the Greek capital are embracing urban beekeeping

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Photos show widespread protests after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

Supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla took to the streets in several major cities — including in Rome, Istanbul, Athens and Buenos Aires — following news that Israeli forces had intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

Euronews · Oct 1, 2025

Athens Airport hit by delays after air traffic controllers limit the number of flights per hour

Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle.

Euronews · Sep 29, 2025

How Greece is using big data, drones and AI to overhaul its tax and finance sector

Greece’s digital tax revolution aims to shake off its legacy of crisis.

Euronews · Sep 22, 2025

Countries that threaten EU can't participate in defence, Greek PM Mitsotakis says

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

Euronews · Sep 15, 2025