The Latest Breaking News from Athens

An elite fighting unit of gay lovers – the Theban Sacred Band in ancient Greece

In 1880, in the village of Chaironeia in central Greece, Greek archaeologists made a remarkable find: a largely undisturbed mass grave of 254 ancient soldiers, some of whom are buried arm in arm.

The Conversation · Jun 22

Parthenon facade restored after 200-year project

Scaffolding on the western side of the Parthenon in Athens has been removed, revealing the facade for the first time in more than 200 years.

AAP · Jun 18

Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays'

Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Zylia restaurant review: By Zeus, the spirit of Athens is alive in Covent Garden

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Evening Standard · Jun 11

Hope and inspiration: China-Greece cultural dialogue's contemporary relevance

BEIJING, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The second World Conference of Classics convened on June 9 and 10 in Athens, Greece. The conference brought together renowned scholars and experts from China, Greece, and other nations, providing a platform for participants to discuss how classical wisdom…

AAP · Jun 11

The world’s best cities for food have been revealed by Time Out – and four are in Europe

Based on a survey of more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities, this is the ultimate list for foodies looking for their next travel destination.

Euronews · Jun 8

Greece: Multiple earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit northern Evia

The seismic activity was felt in Athens, where residents reported repeated tremors across several districts of the Greek capital, though no damage was reported.

Euronews · Jun 7

Extreme heat is reaching Europe’s most northern cities. These mayors are determined to solve it

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

Euronews · Jun 5

Probiotic firm hopes for great things from new strain

A clinical trial is underway at La Trobe University and its Athens counterpart for an Australian-made probiotic, its owners hope will be used for inflammation.

AAP · Jun 5

Watch Metallica tear through Creeping Death and King Nothing during first concert of 2026 in Athens, Greece

The metal superstars are currently traipsing their way through European stadiums and will hit the UK towards the end of the month

Metal Hammer · Jun 2