Performances of Shakespeare in the Ruff’s Tiff’ny of Athens continue this weekend at Withrow Park

Shakespeare in the Ruff’s 2024 performances of A Witch in Algiers in Withrow Park is seen in this photo. For 2025, Shakespeare in the Ruff will be presenting the world premiere of Tiff’ny of Athens (an adaptation of Shakespeare’s and Thomas...

Greece Weather Saturday: Clear Skies, Cooler Conditions

Saturday’s weather in Greece will be generally clear, with sunshine prevailing in most regions. During the afternoon hours, some clouds will develop over central and northern mainland mountains, where local showers may occur. Visibility will be...

Athens convenience store robbed by thief wielding a staple gun

Escape to Greece in Ibiza with Ammos Greek Restaurant

IBIZA – Feel like you’ve been transported to Europe with Ibiza’s unique Greek dining experience. If you’re looking for a dining spot that makes you feel like you’re in Greece, while visiting the Spanish island of Ibiza – you need to check out...

The pretty little European island you’ve never heard of tourists are ditching Greece for

For years, Greece has been one of Europe's go-to destinations for summer holidays. But today, as crowds are now swarming once-quiet beaches, landmarks and whitewashed towns, a tiny Baltic island most people have never heard of is quietly drawing...

Eat Athens: Tricia's Office vegan bakery makes allergen-free treats

Athens celebrates high school football with pep rally

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens is gearing up for a weekend full of fun, football, and giving back! The traditional Athens High Pep Rally kicked off on Friday afternoon in downtown Athens. Students, band members, cheerleaders, and fans took over the...

Hollywood Hits Hot-Summer Vacays …’It’s Greece Lightening!’

Manhunt in Greece After Woman Killed in Domestic Violence Case

Authorities in Greece are searching for a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife in the coastal city of Volos, in a case that has shocked the local community and added to the growing toll of femicides in the country. The suspect allegedly...

India News | INS Tamal Visits Souda Bay, Strengthens Maritime Ties with Greece

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, Aug 19-22, 2025. The ship's crew engaged with the Hellenic Navy and NATO functionaries...

Athens with the Pick Six

INS Tamal visits Souda Bay, strengthens maritime ties with Greece

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, Aug 19-22, 2025. The ship's crew engaged with the Hellenic Navy and NATO functionaries...

Coffee Prices in Greece Surge Ahead of a Costly Winter

For millions of Greeks, grabbing a coffee on the go has long been a daily ritual. But what was once considered a “cheap luxury” is now turning into a significant household expense, as prices climb across cafés, supermarkets, and even for homemade...

Hollywood Hits Hot-Summer Vacays ...'It's Greece Lightening!'

Published August 23, 2025 12:20 AM PDT Tryin' to escape? ... even if it's just for a HOT-minute?! You've come to the right hot spot 'cuz the celebs have been livin' it up overseas this summer. Get lost in the beauty of Greece through the lens of...

Overcrowded: European cities like Paris, Athens deal with extreme levels of tourism

The Associated Press / A tourist takes a picture on Aug. 4 of the Sacre Coeur basilica in the Montmartre district in Paris, France. PARIS — When Olivier Baroin moved into an apartment in Montmartre about 15 years ago, it felt like he was living in...

On Migration, Greece Takes a Trumpian Turn

Ilir Tsouko/For The Washington Post The Greek island of Crete is a popular tourist destination. The Washington Post 15:38 JST, August 23, 2025 AMYGDALEZA, Greece – Decrying an “invasion” of migrants – and praising the crackdown in the United...

PREP ROUNDUP: Athens opens season with 32-7 win over Mae Jemison

Published 11:31 pm Friday, August 22, 2025 Xavier Edwards ran for two touchdowns, Athens’ defense wreaked havoc throughout, and the Golden Eagles opened their season with a 32-7 home win over Mae Jemison on Friday night. “I think our defense...

Greece to Pay Pension Back Payments on August 25

Greece will begin paying backdated pension amounts to tens of thousands of retirees on Monday, August 25, 2025, according to the country’s national social security agency (e-EFKA). The payments concern 47,055 retired military beneficiaries of the...

Greece Plans 13-Hour Workdays Under New Labor Bill

Greece is preparing major changes to its labor market as a new bill from the Ministry of Labor moves to parliament this September. Following a period of public consultation, the legislation proposes extended working hours, greater flexibility, and...

August in Athens

August in Athens is not just a month of heat and emptiness—it is a peculiar mixture of melancholy and opportunity. For those who remain in the city, the stillness can feel almost meditative, a pause from the constant motion of the rest of the...