The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Ditched washing machines, a woman’s bare leg, the back of Willem Dafoe’s head … the Oscar-nominated director talks us through his new photography show in Athens – made with his darkroom assistant Emma Stone

Parts of the country could hit 20C, forecasters said

‘They went to their deaths with their heads held high so that we could be free today’

An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history.

After 18 years of living in Greece’s capital, Rebecca Hall has discovered that some of the city’s most impressive artefacts aren’t in museums, but are woven into its very fabric – and completely free to visit

Air Arabia is offering significant discounts of up to 40% on select flights for travel between March and June 2026. Bookings must be made before February 25. This promotion covers various destinations, including popular spots like Milan, Athens, Phuket, and the Maldives, providing a budget-friendly opportunity for early planners.

Spring is on its way for many parts of the UK as temperatures reach their highest in months

British actor Hugh Laurie's tribute to late producer Dana Eden ignited a social media firestorm. What began as a personal expression of grief over Eden's sudden death in Athens quickly devolved into political accusations and online abuse. Laurie firmly denied being a Zionist and vowed to block those celebrating his…

A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend.