The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Heatwave could see UK hotter than Ibiza, Ayia Napa and Athens

UK temperatures could hit 32C on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Met Office

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

5-star edge rusher visiting Georgia for season opener

Five-star edge rusher Zion Grady is visiting Athens for Georgia football's season opener against UT Martin

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 1, 2023

Overtourism in Greece: Locals protest against influx of summer visitors

The Greek island of Paros, in the Cyclades, is a popular tourist destination during the summer season, when around 450,000 visitors flock to the picturesque island of 12,000 inhabitants. But locals have become exacerbated by this huge influx of tourists and the illegal privatisation of certain beaches. Protests have even…

France 24 · Sep 1, 2023

Athens offers more support as Zelenskiy takes high-speed tour of Europe

Ukrainian president also meets leaders of Serbia and Croatia in bid to broaden support base

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Greece wildfire kills 18 suspected asylum seekers in Dadia region

Bodies found in region bordering Turkey that is a frequent entry point for migrants and refugees.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the BRICS summit in South Africa, he will travel to Athens, Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Athens to attend meeting of Balkan leaders with top EU officials

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Greece for talks with the country’s leadership and to attend an informal meeting of Balkan leaders with top European Union officials

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Greece hosts meeting of several Balkan leaders; reports that Ukraine's Zelenskyy will also attend

The leaders of several Balkan countries are gathering in the Greek capital of Athens along with top European Union officials to discuss the region’s European future

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Pep Guardiola applauds Manchester City’s mentality following Newcastle victory

City may have had reason to feel lethargic after their draining Super Cup outing in Athens on Wednesday, but came away with three points.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Questions over safety of Elgin Marbles at British Museum after artefacts stolen

The London institution is undertaking a security review after items from its collection were found to be missing, stolen or damaged.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023