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Athens

Athens is the capital city of Greece and the country's cultural and economic center. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is home to the Acropolis.

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March 20, 2024

Rare hippo species born in Athens Zoo

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A black-and-white portrait photo of Maria Callas from 1954. She has her hair pulled back and is looking to the left of the viewer.

Why Maria Callas is still the greatest diva ever

Why Maria Callas is still the greatest diva ever

Maria Callas, who was born 100 years ago, was the voice of the century and the embodiment of passion.
MusicDecember 2, 2023
A man lays flowers in memory of 29-year-old Michalis Katsouris, who died from stab wounds sustained during an attack outside the AEK Athens stadium, Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece, August 8, 2023

Greece seeks answers after soccer fan violence

Greece seeks answers after soccer fan violence

How could known soccer hooligans have been allowed to travel unhindered from Zagreb to Athens? And who is to blame?
SoccerAugust 12, 2023
Thousands of people have fled wildfires in Greece, while others fight to protect their property and animals.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid hot, dry weather

Wildfires rage in Greece amid hot, dry weather

Thousands of people have fled their homes, while others fight to protect their property and animals.
CatastropheJuly 20, 202302:16 min
Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Saronida, near Athens

Greece hit hard by wildfires

Greece hit hard by wildfires

Emergency crews are battling the blazes while trying to keep residents and tourists at a safe distance.
CatastropheJuly 18, 202301:52 min
Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Kouvaras, near Athens

Greek evacuations as southern Europe swelters

Greek evacuations as southern Europe swelters

Wildfires are threatening homes around Kouvaras south of the capital Athens.
CatastropheJuly 17, 202301:48 min
A man walks in front of election posters in Athens, Greece

Greek election

Greek election

Greece is facing new elections after PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed he would not try to build a coalition government.
PoliticsMay 20, 2023
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People carrying a hose

Wildfires ravage Athens' 'green lung'

Greece has managed to partially control wildfires in the Athen suburbs. But residents are angry and feel let down.
CatastropheAugust 9, 2021