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Rooftop beekeeping in Athens: A new buzz in urban ecosystems, in photos

On the rooftops of Athens, beekeeping is gaining followers. Urban beekeeping was once common when families moved hives from the countryside, and the practice is now finding a new life among residents who see it as a way to help ecosystems and reconnect with nature.

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From rooftops to honey jars, Athens is abuzz with urban beekeeping

High above the traffic of Athens, more residents of the Greek capital are embracing urban beekeeping

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Photos show widespread protests after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

Supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla took to the streets in several major cities — including in Rome, Istanbul, Athens and Buenos Aires — following news that Israeli forces had intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory.

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Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

Euronews

Athens Airport hit by delays after air traffic controllers limit the number of flights per hour

Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle.

Euronews

How Greece is using big data, drones and AI to overhaul its tax and finance sector

Greece’s digital tax revolution aims to shake off its legacy of crisis.

Euronews

Countries that threaten EU can't participate in defence, Greek PM Mitsotakis says

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

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Is There A Tsunami Warning After the Athens Greece Earthquake Today? Here's What We Know

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck near Evia, Greece, early on 10 September 2025. No tsunami warning has been issued.

International Business Times UK

Earthquake tremors felt as far as Athens

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Large earthquake strikes popular holiday island in Greece

The earthquake sent tremors across a wide area as far as Athens

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How Civilizations Lose Their Spark—and How We Might Keep Ours

Golden ages teach us a lot about what makes civilizations rise and fall.

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Could the new EU entry-exit system lead to air travel gridlock?

Exclusive: Aviation economist Oliver Ranson has analysed airport flight patterns to determine their resilience

The Independent UK

Voices: Want to see how quickly Farage’s migrant plan would unravel? Just look at Greece…

COMMENT: Several of the draconian schemes that a Reform UK government would implement in Britain have already been tried by Athens – and failed, says Thimios Tzallas

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Ryanair calls for urgent changes after ‘shambolic’ delays

Ryanair has called for an urgent reform of Europe's air traffic control (ATC) system due to widespread flight delays. The airline claims over 900,000 Ryanair passengers on more than 5,000 flights have been unfairly delayed in 2025 due to Greek ATC mismanagement and staff shortages. A recent equipment failure at…

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Ryanair calls for air traffic control reform after ‘shambolic’ Athens flights delays

The airline claims more than 900,000 passengers have been ‘unfairly delayed’ so far in 2025

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‘The most unbelievable story I have heard’: Georgia woman gets asked to leave Waffle House because of her outfit. Does the restaurant have a dress code?

A Georgia woman says Waffle House refused to serve her because of what she was wearing, making her wonder whether the restaurant has a dress code. A Waffle House worker has gone viral with her response.

Euronews

Ryanair renews call for urgent air traffic control reform after 'unacceptable' Athens flight delays

The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system

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‘The Thailand of Europe’: foreigners live holiday dreams in Greece but locals priced out

Studies show one in two Greeks will not go on holiday this year as average salary remains low

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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)

Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans

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Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece

Strong winds in Greece have whipped up wildfires and left tourists stranded across the country

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Firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day

Hundreds of firefighters battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread.

International Business Times

Greeks Count Cost Of Wildfire 'Tragedy' Near Athens

In the municipality of Palaia Fokaia, an hour's drive south of Athens, a typical bucolic Greek landscape of olive groves and hamlets was transformed by a raging Friday wildfire into a dystopia of blackened land and incinerated homes.

Al Jazeera

At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day

A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

International Business Times

Two Tourists Die, Fires Erupt In Greece Amid Gale-force Winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.

The Independent UK

Wind riders: kiteboarders flock to Greek coast as August gales churn sea

Strong August winds have swept the eastern coastline near Athens, drawing dozens of kiteboarders to the beach

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