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Four injured, including two police officers, after explosion in Athens

A police official who declined to be named said the explosion occurred when officers reached a building in the area of Kolonos and picked up a backpack thought to contain drugs.

Police special unit work at a site, following an explosion at a building in central Athens, in which police officers and members of the public were injured, in Athens, Greece, October 21, 2026.
Members of the Israel Allies Foundation delegation and Cypriot representatives gather in Nicosia for the launch of the Cyprus Israel Allies Caucus at the House of Representatives, October 13, 2026.

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece, Cyprus to build trilateral ties

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni (L) and Israeli Ambassador to Greece Pninat Yanay (R) viewing the returned antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, October 13, 2026.

Israel returns 22 artifacts to Greece in first antiquities repatriation between Jerusalem, Athens

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy in Athens, on October 7, 2026.

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign, White House says


Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?

A new study found that while heat affects visits to Southern Europe's heritage sites, tourists keep coming and adapt without reducing satisfaction,

The Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

Trump's F-35 offer to Turkey alarms Greece, Athens warns of Aegean military imbalance

Although Greek officials are not commenting publicly on the potential F-35 deal, Greek reporter Vassilis Nedos said Athens has repeatedly communicated its concerns to successive US administrations.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Compound during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a week of protests to coincide with the week-long funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Activists flew pro-Pahlavi flags, along with Israeli flags at certain sites.

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Greek-Israeli relations are 'flourishing,' Israel's deputy foreign minister tells 'Post'

Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel served as a keynote speaker at the Maritime Med conference and the East Med Energy Transition Summit.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel on a three-day diplomatic and economic mission to Athens.

Several wounded after 89-year-old man fires shotgun at Athens courthouse, social security office

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several people. Police have launched a manhunt for the 89-year-old suspect.

Greek riot police mobilize near a courthouse in Athens, April 24, 2026; illustrative.

In our beloved city live 700,000 people and 8 million tourists

With more than 8 million visitors a year, a surge in housing prices and collapsing infrastructure, the mayor of the capital of Greece is promoting dramatic steps to limit tourism in central Athens.

Tourist congestion at the Colosseum

Athens has lost its way: Is the birthplace of democracy normalizing antisemitism?

Combat Antisemitism Movement identified a planned demonstration expected to feature banners supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and other extremist Islamist organizations

Riot police use pepper spray and a water cannon against pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece on May 15, 2021

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by Nazis

Poland returned 91 religious and ceremonial artifacts to the Greek government at a ceremony in Warsaw on Wednesday. Among them were Torah scrolls, a Torah mantle and silver finials.

A synagogue napkin made from satin, cotton and metal tassels is among the items being returned from Poland to Greece.

Israeli producer, co-creator of 'Tehran' Dana Eden found dead during filming in Greece

The production company of 52-year-old Eden stated that the rumors of nationalist or criminal involvement in her death are unfounded.

Dana Eden attends Apple TV+'s "Tehran" Season 2 Premiere at The Robin Williams Center on May 04, 2022 in New York City.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.