The Latest Breaking News from Athens

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.

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

Scores of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are trying to contain a large wildfire on the fringes of Athens

More than 70 firefighters, assisted by 10 water-dropping planes and helicopters, were working to control the blaze

More wildfires are expected this summer

SCORES of Greek firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are trying to contain a large wildfire on the fringes of Athens that forced authorities to…