The Latest Breaking News from Athens

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 · Jul 10, 2024

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

Wallpaper · Jul 10, 2024

‘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 · Jul 10, 2024

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 · Jul 2, 2024

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 · Jul 2, 2024

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 · Jun 30, 2024

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 · Jun 30, 2024

"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

Louder · Jun 29, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

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.

Wallpaper · Jun 25, 2024