A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. Police are investigating with Greek authorities, awaiting cause of death determination.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, identified via Interpol and US fingerprints, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens. Police suspect she may have been lured by a homeless acquaintance.
Greece faces new challenges balancing support for Ukraine with protecting its economy, encountering EU sanctions hurdles over Russian LNG shipping and security concerns after a Ukrainian drone incident. The country is providing aid and reconstruction support but remains cautious due to potential Russian hybrid warfare.
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday morning. A man sustained serious arm wounds and a woman light leg injuries. Police detained one person, who reportedly suffered from psychological problems, while the popular tourist site remained open.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Athens Open quarter-finals to Barbora Krejcikova, making it likely she will need to play qualifiers for the US Open main draw. Her current ranking of No 122 is below the top 104 threshold for direct entry, with a wildcard being her only other option.
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen advanced to the Athens Open quarter-finals, her first tour-level quarter-final in a year, by defeating Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1. Zheng needs to win the WTA 250 tournament in Greece to qualify for the US Open main draw.
Greek police arrested two individuals Friday in connection with a 2010 firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens that killed three employees. The attack occurred during a protest against austerity measures, with some onlookers reportedly shouting for the victims to be left to burn.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece, and Spain. Portugal is facing a massive blaze, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements. Greece is dealing with toxic smoke from a recycling plant fire and a new blaze near Athens. Spain's Girona region is also experiencing a significant wildfire.
Turkey has denied entry to the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and performer Patti LuPone. Authorities cited that the group's behavior "does not align with the structure of our society and our moral values," marking the first time Atlantis Events has been explicitly barred due to its identity.
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fight against Greek fighter Mike Zambidis in Athens was postponed to September due to scheduling reasons. While in Greece, Mayweather spoke with Euronews about his career, fitness, and love for the country, also mentioning his upcoming match with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
The Parthenon's western side has been restored with two new marble blocks, making it appear whole for the first time in 220 years. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni described the sight as 'truly stunning,' emphasizing the restoration's role in revealing the monument's unique proportions.
Ryanair passengers were left stranded in Greece after their flight to London Luton departed without them due to significant delays at Athens International Airport's passport control. The incident highlights ongoing issues with new EU border systems impacting travel.
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Greece is reopening asylum cases for Syrians and Afghans whose status was granted due to civil war, citing the end of conflicts. This policy shift, affecting mainly Muslim asylum seekers, aligns with the EU's stricter migration pact and aims to increase returns, despite concerns about safety and discrimination.
The Second World Congress of Classical Studies will take place in Athens, Greece, from June 9-10. Co-hosted by Chinese and Greek institutions, the event focuses on "Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Modern启示 of Classical Wisdom" and aims to foster exchange among global scholars.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was filmed in a heated altercation at the Euroleague Basketball final in Athens. Marinakis, who also owns Olympiakos, was seen arguing with security separating him from another individual, reportedly a former advisor to the Greek PM.
Fenerbahçe Beko, Olympiakos, Real Madrid ve Valencia Basket, Atina'da EuroLeague şampiyonluğu için mücadele edecek. Fenerbahçe, Olympiakos ile ilk maçını oynayacak. Real Madrid 11, Olympiakos 3, Fenerbahçe ise 2 şampiyonluğa sahip.
Greece and Türkiye's long-standing maritime dispute in the Aegean has escalated as Türkiye moves to codify its Blue Homeland doctrine into law, which Greece sees as a threat to its sovereignty and maritime rights.
The EuroLeague Final Four will take place in Athens from May 22-24, featuring defending champions Fenerbahçe Beko, Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, and Olympiakos. Spain leads in titles with 14, followed by Italy with 13.
8 referees have been appointed for the EuroLeague Final Four to be held in Athens, Greece, from May 22-24. The list includes referees from France, Croatia, Montenegro, Latvia, Germany, Slovenia, and Spain, with some making their first appearance.
Greece has urged the EU to intervene in what it calls unlawful fishing and maritime law violations by Turkish fishermen. Minister Vasilis Kikilias stated that Greece's maritime borders are also Europe's, and the law of the sea must apply to all. The dispute involves Turkish vessels operating in waters Greece considers its own, with potential codification of Turkish maritime claims on the horizon.
Vietnam's state oil company urges the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country's economy.
Greece fears war is spilling into Mediterranean as Ukraine hunts shadow fleet tankers helping Russia export its oil.
AEK Athens, Unicaja'yı 78-65 mağlup ederek Basketbol Şampiyonlar Ligi finalinde Rytas Vilnius'ın rakibi oldu.
