The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Greece closes Acropolis and archaeological sites in Athens due to extreme heat, offering relief measures amidst scorching temperatures.

Passengers suffer nose bleed and breathing difficulty as captain refuses to let them deboard

Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza celebrated by friends and family, while Palestinians in Gaza witness destruction. Jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv and Athens.

The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in Athens in the early years of the 19th century.

Official says no sign of permit in Ottoman archives, in blow to British Museum, which defends legal right to statuary

Greece’s culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute

From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility

4-star athlete Jaylan Morgan schedules official visit to Athens after including UGA in final six...

The Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly scheduled to host Georgia Tech in Athens on Black Friday this November. Will this be a new Thanksgiving week tradition?