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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

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

'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.

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EU border delays force Ryanair passengers to miss flight to London

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

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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

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.

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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’

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Global Times: China-Greece civilizational dialogue sets model for mutual exchanges

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies, the Xinhua News Agency reported. A gathering of over 200 scholars,…

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Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl

From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays.

Euronews

"We got mad at a promoter and threw donuts at the wall backstage. Then we cleaned it up, because we felt guilty." The unlikely triumph of rock'n'roll's greatest nerds, the B-52s

How new-wave eccentrics The B-52s spun lobsters, aliens and Yoko Ono into floor-shaking hits and became massive

Louder

Global Times: From Beijing to Athens, touching the warmth of civilizations

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading the news about the just concluded Second World Conference of Classics in Athens reminds me of my touching experience in Athens three years ago.On that sunny afternoon, I found myself nearly lost near the entrance of the Center for Mutual Learning of Civilizations…

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

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Evening Standard

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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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Europe’s innovation gap with US and China in focus at Panathēnea 2026

Access to capital, risk-taking and building global companies were central themes in Athens at Panathēnea 2026.

The Independent UK

Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect

Migrant and refugee teams in Greece's capital took part in a grassroots soccer tournament before the World Cup in North America

Metal Hammer

"Everyone's happy and ready to rock!" Iron Maiden release a special glimpse into the epic next leg of their Run For Your Lives world tour

Iron Maiden have released a short new video documenting their recent show in Athens

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"It's a song that we have not played for many, many years. No, it's not Alexander The Great..." Watch Iron Maiden dust off Seventh Son classic for the first time in 38 years at Greece show on fan-shot video

The band kicked off their 2026 Run For Your Lives dates at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens this weekend

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Socrates: 'Falling down is not a failure. Failure comes when...' Life lessons on success, hardships, human behavior by ancient Greek philosopher

Quote of the day by Socrates speaks about failure, struggle, growth, and recovery in life. The quote explains that mistakes and setbacks are part of human experience. Real failure begins when a person stops trying to improve. The words linked to Socrates continue to guide people dealing with hardship, success,…

Euronews

Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.

Euronews

‘Exceptionally high’ temperatures to hit parts of Europe. Which city can cope the best?

Experts warn that European cities are “calibrated to the old calendar", meaning they’re struggling to adapt to soaring spring temperatures.

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