The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Passenger jet narrowly avoids disaster after clearing Luton runway at 13ft

The incident involved a Boeing 737-800 plane carrying 162 passengers and six crew from London to Athens

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Parkout, the app connecting drivers to parking spaces in Athens

It operates in Athens districts without controlled parking, outside the historic centre, and lets drivers signal a freed space so a nearby motorist can claim it.

Euronews · Jul 7

Celestyal unveils first winter sun western Mediterranean cruises

The season starts with a repositioning cruise from Athens to Barcelona

The Independent UK · Jul 6

At least four trapped after apartment block collapses in Athens, fire brigade says

Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to help with the search and rescue operation and footage shown on local media showed workers walking in the rubble looking for signs of life.

Euronews · Jun 30

Greece's iconic Parthenon is back: One of the world’s most famous temples just reclaimed a lost piece of history

Greece Parthenon restoration: Athens' iconic Parthenon has regained a significant piece of its history with the completion of its western pediment restoration. New marble blocks have been meticulously added, making this section the most complete in over two centuries.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier starts with Athens super special win

Ogier beat Thierry Neuville in the opening super special before the rally heads onto rough gravel

Motorsport · Jun 25

'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight

Floyd "Money" Mayweather was set to face Greek fighter Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday 27 June but the bout was postponed for September.

Euronews · Jun 25

EU border delays force Ryanair passengers to miss flight to London

Up to 50 passengers were unable to board the flight to London Luton

The Independent UK · Jun 22

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