The Latest Breaking News from Athens

A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come.

The Athens, Georgia trio's post-Bill Berry era began in earnest with a triumphant headline slot at Worthy Farm

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday.

The Paris Olympics will be the 33rd summer edition since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.

Blaze on island of Hydra on Saturday burned part of its only pine forest but is now under control

The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said

Relax, sightsee and feast while floating on the Med around Italy, France and Greece

Sweltering heatwave sweeps southern Europe as forecasters warn temperatures could “go down in history”

For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any interaction between consenting people or groups of people. In politics, business and war, as well as human relationships, Aphrodite embodied the natural force,…

Drawing must be ‘at least 50 years older than Parthenon’, researchers say