Greece Adjusts Archaeological Site Hours Due to Heatwave

Acropolis, Athens. Photo © Greek Travel Pages With temperatures soaring across Greece, authorities are adjusting the opening hours of archaeological sites to safeguard both visitors and staff from heat-related risks. According to announcements...

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Greece and Türkiye Deepen Tourism Ties, Target Cross-Border Connectivity

Greek Tourism Minister Anna Karamanli and her Turkish counterpart Nadir Alpaslan. Photo source: Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture Greece and Türkiye are taking steps to strengthen bilateral relations through tourism, signing a new...

Greece rescues over 500 migrants off southern island of Gavdos

NEWS Boats used by migrants to cross the Mediterranean Sea are seen at Tripiti beach, Gavdos island, Greece, the southernmost point of Europe, on Monday. [Elena Becatoros/AP] Greece rescued more than 500 migrants from a fishing vessel south of the...

Greece Closes Acropolis Due to Heatwave

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Greece has closed the main tourist attraction in Athens, the capital of the country, due to a heatwave. The temperature is expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. As reported by Greek City Times, the...

Greece in favor of digital euro, says finance minister

ECONOMY The digital euro issue was at the core of the discussion at the ECOFIN meeting in Brussels on Tuesday. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis expressed Greece’s support for the project, stressing that in an unstable geopolitical...

Athens, the first city to join the Blue Cities Alliance

In a landmark event for ocean regeneration and coastal resilience, the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, became the first Mayor to sign the Blue Cities Manifesto, officially joining Athens in the Blue Cities Alliance - a global initiative led by...

Greece lightning: Efharisto poised to storm home again after stunning return

Having put the domestic scene on notice with a brilliant return win, an untapped Godolphin filly is out to rubber-stamp that potential at Thursday’s Gosford meeting. Efharisto hadn’t raced since beating all but the winner on debut as a...

Greece’s Power Grid Under Strain Amid Heatwave

Greece’s electricity grid is facing a serious stress test due to the ongoing heatwave, with soaring temperatures pushing demand to peak levels. Despite the increased pressure, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has...

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 15 Million Passengers in First Half of 2025

Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded strong performance in the first half of 2025, welcoming more than 15 million passengers by the end of June – an all-time high for the period and a positive signal for the trajectory of Greek tourism....

Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW

Home/World/Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW GREECE: THE ancient temple in Athens draws millions of visitors each year. But authorities were forced to close it off to protect tourists and workers from extreme heat. Greek...

Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell, sheriff’s office says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate died after guards found him unresponsive in his cell Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office said staff found a 31-year-old man unresponsive in his...

Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region

ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...

Athens police seek public's help identifying Trigreen theft suspect

ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft that occurred at Trigreen Equipment on U.S. 31 on Thursday, July 3. Authorities have released photos of the person believed to...

Tomato Sandwich Day & ‘Greater Mater’ Competition come to Athens Farmers Market on Saturday

Published 12:30 pm Friday, July 11, 2025 The time is ripe for indulging your taste for tomatoes, and in Athens this weekend, the Athens Farmers Market is giving ‘mater fans a chance to do just that.A double slice of tomato fun is coming on...

Athens Opens Air-Conditioned Shelters as Heatwave Grips City

The City of Athens has activated emergency measures as the heatwave which gripped Greece on Tuesday continues into Wednesday, and the wider Attica area has been placed in Category 5, the highest fire-risk level. As part of its heat and fire...

Athens International Airport Traffic Soars in 2025

The Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to post impressive numbers, with passenger traffic reaching 3.45 million in June, representing a 4.6% increase compared to June 2024, according to official data. The figures indicate that both...

Three-Month Suspension of Asylum Applications in Greece Sparks Concerns

Greece’s recent move to suspend the right to apply for asylum for three months has ignited strong debate, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations, legal experts, and opposition parties. The measure, which targets arrivals from...

Cruise Passenger in Greece Warns of Taxi “Ripoff” After Massive Overcharge

A cruise passenger was recently charged $82 for what should have been a $17 taxi ride from Greece’s Piraeus port, warning other travelers about a common issue and opening a discussion about port taxi drivers. No one wants to get ripped off,...

Athens first responders to battle it out at annual softball tournament for charity

The Athens Police Department and Athens Fire & Rescue will host the First Responders Softball Tournament on August 16 to support local charities. ATHENS, Ala. — First responders from Athens Police and Fire departments are teaming up for the 2025...