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ON THIS DAY: Athens welcomes first opera house with Puccini (1940)

On this day in 1940, Athens celebrated a milestone in its cultural history as the city’s first dedicated opera venue — the Olympia Theatre...

Parthenon scaffolding removed after 15 years of restoration work

The Parthenon scaffolding has been removed after nearly 15 years, marking a rare moment for Athens visitors, as the iconic temple now stands fully...

Clashes outside Israeli Embassy in Athens, 18 arrests made

Tension flared on Tuesday night outside the Israeli Embassy in Athens, where riot police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The...

ON THIS DAY: Pavlos Fyssas (Killah P.) is murdered (2013)

On 18 September 2013, Greek rapper Pavlos Fyssas, known by his stage name Killah P., was murdered in Keratsini, near Piraeus. Fyssas, 34, was...

Gas leak causes alert at Eleftherios Venizelos airport arrivals area

A gas leak causes alert at Athens airport arrivals area on Tuesday afternoon, prompting immediate traffic restrictions as a safety precaution. The incident occurred...

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Nicosia home robbery: 39-year-old assaulted by two intruders

A Nicosia home robbery in Engomi has left a 39-year-old woman...

Paphos crash leaves 30-year-old in critical condition

A crash in Paphos in the early hours of Friday...

Paphos police chase ends with arrest of 32-year-old suspect

A Paphos police chase on Friday led to the arrest of...

Weekend weather sees temperatures rise before Monday drop

Cyprus is heading into a warmer spell over the...
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