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Investigation launched after woman's body found in central Athens apartment courtyard

Police are investigating all scenarios after a woman’s body was discovered in a residential building, with a man questioned as authorities await autopsy results.

17 Apr 2026-14:38
Greece moves to restrict teen social media use

Greece is preparing to introduce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, in a move aimed at reducing screen addiction and online harm among minors.

02 Apr 2026-17:58
Greece to acquire historic photos of Nazi mass execution of Greeks

Greece's Ministry of Culture has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire a rare collection of World War II photographs documenting the execution of 200 Greek communists by Nazi forces in Kaisariani, Athens, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said Friday.

20 Feb 2026-20:39
‘Tehran’ producer found dead in Athens hotel

An Israeli producer linked to the popular spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens.

16 Feb 2026-14:49
Surging rents threaten Greece’s economic recovery

Greece’s strong economic rebound is being overshadowed by a rapidly worsening housing affordability crisis, as surging rents force many residents out of city centers and strain household finances.

11 Feb 2026-12:10
Greece wildfire contained, but high winds keep evacuations underway

Firefighters brought a major wildfire on the outskirts of Athens under control Saturday, but evacuations continued as forecasters warned of strong winds through the weekend.

09 Aug 2025-10:45
Israel evacuates embassy staff in Greece amid anti-war protests

Israel has evacuated its diplomatic staff from its embassy in Athens, Greece, amid growing anti-war protests over the country’s military campaign in Gaza, according to reports in Israeli media.

06 Aug 2025-11:00
Protesters in Greece halt military cargo en route to Israel

Despite the ongoing summer heat in Athens, Greek protesters gathered at the port of Piraeus on the night of July 16th to block the loading of military cargo believed to be headed for Israel, adding to a rising wave of similar demonstrations.

02 Aug 2025-01:04
Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Ali Nazarov crowned U17 world champion in Athens

On July 31, 2025, Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Ali Nazarov claimed the world championship title in the 60kg category at the U17 World Championships held in Athens, Greece.

31 Jul 2025-15:59
Greece faces elevated wildfire risk as hot, dry conditions persist

The National Observatory of Athens has issued a warning for heightened fire risks in Attica, which includes Athens and the nearby port city of Piraeus, throughout August and September.

11 Jul 2025-17:06