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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...

First wolf-dog hybrid discovered in Greece

Greece October 13, 2025 at 13:13

The environmental organisation Callisto has confirmed the discovery of the first genetically verified wolf-dog hybrid in Greece. The animal was found near the northern...

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...

Naxos named best island in Europe for 2025, Cyprus ranks 15th

Life October 9, 2025 at 15:16

Naxos has been voted the best island in Europe for 2025 by readers of the prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. According to the British...

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...

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