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

Life October 22, 2025 at 11:05

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

Greece October 10, 2025 at 15:13

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

Greece October 8, 2025 at 14:08

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 this Day September 18, 2025 at 17:48

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

Greece August 27, 2025 at 11:15

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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