Athens

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


Catch-22 on Cyprus: Stranded abroad as Iranian missiles close Israel's airspace - opinion

Stranded in Cyprus as missiles rain on Israel, one family is caught between feeling safe and restless, waiting to go home, which may not be the same when they return.

 Paphos, Cyprus.

‘Nobody helped me’: Israeli tourist in Greece attacked for speaking Hebrew, handcuffed by police

"People passed by, and one of them asked me if I was from Israel. I told him yes, and at that moment, he began cursing at me and went into a frenzy," says Meidad Hozeh.

A man waves a Palestinian flag as Palestinians and pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest next to the Greek parliament, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2024.

Hidden frescoes and sculptures found in Athens' Saints Theodoros Church

The historic Church of Saints Theodoros, an emblematic 11th-century monument in the center of Athens, was officially inaugurated following its extensive restoration.

 Hidden frescoes, sculptures revealed in Athens' medieval Saints Theodoros Church.

Discover Athens in 48 hours: A guide to falling in love with the city

Athens is a favorite among Israelis, and for good reason. Here's a packed itinerary to help you enjoy its best, from the Acropolis to hidden tavernas.

 The Acropolis in Athens

Israeli couple attacked in Athens after they were heard speaking Hebrew

The ministry added that one of the attackers - a Gazan who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations before - was caught and detained.

 Tourists and locals are walking at Ermou Street in Athens, Greece, on July 3, 2024.

Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement

The entire collection of coins is part of a coin "treasure" that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor.

 Electrum trite, Alyattes II, Lydia, 610-560 BC.

Athens revives ancient Hadrian aqueduct to combat water scarcity

Climate change has caused significant damage in Greece, with soaring temperatures and decreasing rainfall leading to an unprecedented water crisis in Athens.

 Part of Hadrian’s aqueduct in Athens.

An unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store

The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE.

 The National Gallery in Athens.

The worthwhile sites that you should not miss in Athens

A quick escape to Athens brings joy to the heart and soul: A city filled with layers of beauty, culture, cuisine, and nightlife. A list of hidden gems.

 Anis Hotel

Anise and Skylark hotels: Rays of light in Athens

Anise and Skylark Hotels in Athens offer luxury, rooftop views, and a blend of modern comfort with Greek tradition.

 THE ANISE HOTEL in the Psiri neighborhood of Athens. Alkis Moraitis