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Greek coast guard and a Turkish fishing boat collide in the north Aegean. Officials say it's minor

Officials in Athens say a Greek coast guard vessel has been involved in a minor collision with a Turkish fishing boat in Greek waters off a tiny Aegean Sea islet rock

The Independent UK

Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”.

The Conversation

Tour Gundari, the unspoilt retreat to know, on breathtaking Greek island Folegandros

Gundari, set high on rugged cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, boasts Cycladic-style suites and villas designed by Athens studio Block722

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‘It’s about survival’: Athens mayor focuses on getting capital through extreme heat

Haris Doukas aimed to make Athens more resilient to record temperatures by planting more trees and opening air-conditioned public spaces

The Guardian - UK

Mayor of Athens says tourism in Greece isn't ‘viable’ anymore as each visitor only adds €0.40 to the economy

Last year, 33 million tourists visited Greece—over thrice the country’s population. But tourism is a double-edged sword for the historic country.

Fortune

Cindy Sherman: ‘Little girls play dress-up – but I was always trying to be a monster instead of a fairy’

By casting herself in imaginary movies and fashion shoots, the artist changed the way we see women. But did she also invent the thirst trap selfie? As her early work is shown in Athens, she talks image, AI and Instagram

The Guardian - UK

British backpacker, 22, ‘feared she would die alone’ after plummeting 13 feet in Greece quad bike accident

Courtney Leanne Boylan is in intensive care in Athens after quad bike landed on her following drop into ravine, family says

The Independent UK

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Athens Acropolis Introduces Private Visits For 5,000 Euros

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world's most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for 5,000 euros ($5,400), setting off protests from the site's guards.

International Business Times

How to have the holiday of a lifetime (for less)

Times are tight but your summer doesn’t have to suffer. Rosalyn Wikeley digs out Europe’s chicest affordable spots

Evening Standard

Fires Near Athens Under Control As New Blazes Rage In Greece

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead.

International Business Times

Prime Minister issues warning to anyone going to Greece this summer

Authorities sent emergency messages for some residents to evacuate and others to stay at home and close their windows

The Independent UK

Greece Fighting Dozens Of Wildfires Braces For Worse To Come

A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come.

International Business Times

"We pulled ourselves back to the front of the line and proved, ‘This is what we’re capable of'.": revisiting R.E.M.'s iconic Glastonbury set 25 years on

The Athens, Georgia trio's post-Bill Berry era began in earnest with a triumphant headline slot at Worthy Farm

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Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

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Remembering Alexandros Tombazis (1939-2024), and the Metabolist architecture of this 1970s eco-pioneer

Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday.

International Business Times

Olympic Legends: From Spyridon Louis To Betty Robinson - Part 1

The Paris Olympics will be the 33rd summer edition since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.

The Independent UK

Fireworks launched from yacht ‘spark forest fire in Greece’ leading to 13 arrests

Blaze on island of Hydra on Saturday burned part of its only pine forest but is now under control

Evening Standard

Thirteen arrests after fireworks from yacht allegedly spark forest fire on Greek island

The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said

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The Independent UK

7 of the best Mediterranean cruise holidays to book for 2026

Relax, sightsee and feast while floating on the Med around Italy, France and Greece

The Independent UK

British tourists warned to expect extreme weather conditions as heatwaves grip Europe

Sweltering heatwave sweeps southern Europe as forecasters warn temperatures could “go down in history”

The Conversation

Aphrodite signified more than beauty – five other realms in which the Greek goddess also reigned

For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any interaction between consenting people or groups of people. In politics, business and war, as well as human relationships, Aphrodite embodied the natural force,…

The Independent UK

Discovery of ancient Greek shepherd’s graffiti rewrites Athens history

Drawing must be ‘at least 50 years older than Parthenon’, researchers say

The Independent UK

A wildfire on the fringes of the Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

Scores of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are trying to contain a large wildfire on the fringes of Athens

Evening Standard

Large wildfire near Athens damages homes and trigger evacuation order

More than 70 firefighters, assisted by 10 water-dropping planes and helicopters, were working to control the blaze

The Independent UK

Huge blaze closes town near Athens as Greece prepares for wildfire season

More wildfires are expected this summer

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