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.
Evoke, owner of William Hill and 888, to be acquired by Bally’s Intralot for £243m amid UK gambling tax hikes
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.
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patras, Greece, on Tuesday after allegedly carrying out two separate shootings in Athens that left at least four people injured. The suspect opened fire at a social security office in the Kerameikos area and later at a court building, reportedly over grievances related to pension payments. He was found in possession of a weapon at a hotel near the bus station.
An 89-year-old man was apprehended in Patras after allegedly injuring at least four people in two separate shootings in Athens. Authorities believe pension grievances and psychological issues fueled the attacks, which targeted a social security office and a court building. The suspect, found with a weapon, is under investigation.
Police in Greece have arrested an 89-year-old man following a double shooting in Athens that left five people injured. The attacker first opened fire at a social security agency in the Kerameikos area on Tuesday, wounding an employee in the leg, then travelled around 5km to a courthouse in Ambelokipi where four women were slightly injured. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested in Patra, approximately 200km from the capital, where police found him in possession of a loaded .38 calibre revolver. The motive remains unclear.
Police in Athens are searching for an 89-year-old suspect after a double shooting at a social security agency in Kerameikos and a courthouse in Ambelokipi left five people injured. The attacker first wounded an employee at the social security office, then travelled approximately 5km to the courthouse where four women were slightly injured, before fleeing the scene with a shotgun concealed under his coat.
The elderly man opened fire at a social security agency and then a courthouse in Athens before fleeing the scene, police say.
The elderly man opened fire at a social security agency and then a courthouse in Athens before fleeing the scene, police say.
Police in Athens are searching for an 89-year-old suspect after a shooting spree wounded five people across two locations. The attacker first shot an employee at a social security agency in Petralona, then moved to a courthouse in Ampelokipi where four more people were injured. All victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled with a shotgun and authorities have not yet determined a motive.
An 89-year-old man armed with a hunting rifle opened fire inside a Greek social security office in Athens on Tuesday, wounding an employee in the leg, authorities said. The suspect then carried out a second shooting at a courthouse in the city, leaving four more people lightly injured. The attack was reportedly sparked by problems with the man’s pension payments. He was arrested a few hours after the shootings in the port city of Patras, state broadcaster ERT reported. Earlier, local media...
Police in Athens are searching for an 89-year-old gunman who opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding at least four people. The suspect, armed with a shotgun, first shot an employee at the social security office before fleeing and later opening fire at a court building. Authorities have recovered the shotgun.
Police in Greece’s capital Athens on Tuesday were searching for an 89-year-old man suspected of injuring four people in shootings reportedly sparked by problems with his pension payments. One man and three women were lightly injured as a result of the attack on a social security office and a courthouse, with a fourth woman in shock, news reports said. Armed with a shotgun, the man initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding a male employee, police said. Police officers who...
