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Athens bans gatherings ahead of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Sunday visit

The President of Ukraine is expected to visit Athens on Sunday. As analysts say Zelenskyy’s visit to Greece is likely tied to developments in the energy sector.

Euronews

How Georgia vs. Texas Impacts Both Teams’ College Football Playoff Chances

The Longhorns dropped two games to the Bulldogs a year ago, and now head to Athens as both teams battle for playoff positioning.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Athens Title Has Added Significance

The tennis great has moved his family to Greece as he faces criticism in Serbia. Plus, Elena Rybakina’s WTA Finals win and the alleged photo op snub that followed.

Sports Illustrated

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Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping

From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirs

The Guardian - UK

Novak Djokovic: 24-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of ATP World Tour Finals

Serb was on a winning run having lifted title in Athens

Evening Standard

US and European energy leaders in Greece to talk ways to better supply Ukraine

Energy ministers from the United States and Europe have gathered in Athens as the Trump administration seeks to increase gas exports to Europe

The Independent UK

17-year-old accused of beating his grandmother, 73, to death inside the Mississippi church they attended

Jadynn Hamilton, 17, was arrested and charged Wednesday night, following the death of 73-year-old Ollie Hamilton from the Athens community

The Independent UK

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Greece still buries nearly 80% of its waste despite billions spent and bins everywhere

The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital.

Euronews

Charlie Kaufman: ‘They told me Being John Malkovich would never get made’

INTERVIEW: The Oscar-winning ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ screenwriter has collaborated with poet Eva HD on a short film following ghosts through the streets of Athens. The pair talk to Kevin E G Perry about mortality, the decline of Hollywood and grieving ‘Synecdoche, New York’ star Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Independent UK

Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos buried in a state funeral

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday in Athens’ First Cemetery

The Independent UK

Greek plan to ban protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens sparks backlash

Opposition parties claim the move is an attempt to stop anti-government rallies from taking place at the site.

Euronews

Backlash as Greek government seeks to ban protests at iconic monument

The amendment by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would allow visitors but would ban protests

The Independent UK

Greek riot police scuffle with protesting doctors during hospital tour by PM Mitsotakis

Riot police have scuffled with medical staff at an Athens public hospital, after dozens of staff gathered to protest the state of public health services during a visit to the hospital by the country’s prime minister

The Independent UK

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20 Quirky Pun Illustrations By Teo Zirinis And Their Hilarious Twists (New Pics)

Teo Zirinis, an illustrator based in Athens, Greece, continues to charm audiences worldwide with his clever visual puns and playful humor.

The Independent UK

Greece sees 2nd general strike this month as unions protest new labor law

Thousands of demonstrators have marched through Athens as labor unions call Greece's second general strike this month

Evening Standard

National Lottery operator Allwyn unveils tie-up to create £14bn gaming giant

Allwyn will merge with Athens-based OPAP, in which it already owns a 52% stake, to become the world’s second largest listed lottery and gaming firm.

The Independent UK

The famous European attraction free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Tourists can now enjoy the ancient temple without the scaffolding

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Greta Thunberg Lands In Greece Among Gaza Flotilla Activists Deported From Israel

Greta Thunberg landed in Athens on Monday alongside 160 other nationals from 16 European countries expelled to Greece by Israel for taking part in a Gaza aid flotilla, AFP journalists saw.

Euronews

Athens embraces urban beekeeping as rooftop hives bring honey production to the city

Urban beekeeping is neither new around the world nor in Athens. Decades ago, Greek families brought hives with them when they moved from the countryside.

The Guardian - UK

Six of the best autumn city breaks in Europe for an overload of culture and fabulous food

From Athens’ beach-studded – and still warm – coastline to the ancient food markets of Palermo

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams cancels his final show of world tour due to ‘public safety’

Williams began the tour in May, performing in cities including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki and Athens

The Guardian - UK

Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?

There was dismay after Rory McIlroy’s wife was hit by a beer at the Ryder Cup. But have crowds always been badly behaved, or is antisocial behaviour getting worse?

Euronews

All aboard: High-speed train links for travel to major European cities gets under way

The High Speed Rail Network is expected to be completed in 20 years and a European study estimates the cost of implementation will be €546 billion.

The Independent UK

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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