The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Greece Golden Visa Program 2025: 5 Critical Changes Every Investor Must Know

Greece just shook up its Golden Visa program. And if you're considering European residency through investment, these changes will directly impact your strategy.

inkl · Jul 3, 2025

Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens

The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

Euronews · Jul 2, 2025

What is a heat dome? How Europe’s scorching temperatures are driving the UK heatwave

The UK is grappling with the second heatwave of the year as continental Europe swelters under 40C heat

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Greece wildfires: Dozens evacuated as flames ravage holiday island

Wildfires fanned by strong winds are continuing to rage across the Greek island of Chios for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to evacuate more villages.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Photos of last season at Athens' Odeon of Herod Atticus theater before it closes for restoration

The Greek National Opera opened this season’s festival with Giacomo Puccini’s opera Turandot as Athens’ ancient theater hosts its final festival season before it shuts down for at least three years for restoration and maintenance.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

One of Athens’ best-known tourist attractions is about to close for three years

Renowned artists who have performed here include Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra and Coldplay

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Where to find your perfect Greece holiday destination – for every type of traveller

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Greece wildfires: Towns evacuated as blaze threatens area around Athens

A wildfire raging through a dense forest near Ano Souli, a village northeast of Athens, has prompted evacuation orders as dozens of Greek firefighters battle to bring the blaze under control.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Avant-Drag! review – queer artists light up the streets of Athens with joy and resistance

Drag is a tool of self-expression and of protest in this kaleidoscopic portrait of the city’s vibrant underground art

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

LGBT+ pride parades held in several of Europe's capitals

Vienna, Warsaw, Rome, and Athens all held pride parades on Saturday, with attendees demanding political change on LGBTQ+ issues as well as celebrating Pride Month.

Euronews · Jun 14, 2025