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Now is the perfect time to visit Europe’s hottest city break destination

Temperatures reach the mid-20s around this time of year

The Independent UK

Greece welcomes Vatican's return of Parthenon fragments to Acropolis

The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago.

Euronews

Tentative Tree Planting 'Decades Overdue' In Sweltering Athens

On a cloudy spring morning in one of Athens' most densely inhabited districts, thousands of fresh saplings dotting a small hilltop park mark a fledgling effort to tackle crippling heat that critics say is long overdue.

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More than 70 arrested during Athens riots after Molotov cocktails thrown at police

Several cars and motorcycles were set on fire outside a police station as tempers flared in Exarchia

The Independent UK

Why Greece has signed a missile deal with France amid ‘threat’ from Turkey

Greece continues to build its defence capabilities amid tensions with neighbouring Turkey

The Independent UK

Unknown leftist extremist group claims responsibility for Athens bombing

While no injuries were reported in the blast on Friday, the group said the attacks were part of an "armed struggle against the state".

Euronews

Athens riots plunge British holiday hotspot into Molotov-wielding mob mayhem

Local media report 72 people arrested and one police officer injured

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How theater can save democracy

Voting isn't nearly enough — we need a communal process for democratic decision-making. Just ask the Athenians

Salon

CCTV shows moment bomb blast rocks Athens

CCTV footage has captured the moment a bomb concealed in a backpack exploded outside the Athens office of Greek train company Hellenic Trains.

The Independent UK

Bomb explodes near national train company office in Athens, no injuries reported

The explosion comes amid widespread public anger over the 2023 Tempi railway disaster in which 57 people were killed when a freight train and a passenger train heading in opposite directions were put on the same track.

Euronews

Suspected bomb strikes near offices of Greek railway company in Athens

A suspected bomb has exploded outside the Athens offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway company

The Independent UK

‘Incompatible with the symbolism’: Yorgos Lanthimos denied permission to shoot new film at the Acropolis

The country’s best-known director was refused by Greece’s culture ministry when he applied to shoot scenes for sci-fi comedy Bugonia at iconic Athens site

The Guardian - UK

Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn

A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.

Al Jazeera

Where in Europe will be hottest this weekend? London braces for mini-heatwave

London is set to surpass Barcelona and Athens in temperatures in the coming days, as a mini-heatwave brings unseasonably warm weather and wildfire warnings to southern England

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The Independent UK

UK to bask in temperatures warmer than Athens and Barcelona

Met Office warns of sunburn risk as temperatures soar to 22C across UK

The Independent UK

Celestyal repositioning cruises offer winter sun at 60 per cent discount

You could grab a bargain cruise fare if you can sail outside of the peak winter period

The Independent UK

Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Temperatures will rise gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said.

The Guardian - UK

‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe

Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the Algarve

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Euronews

Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies

Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders.

The Independent UK

Greece vs Scotland LIVE: Result and reaction from Nations League relegation play-off first leg

Greece 0-1 Scotland: The visitors survived long spells of pressure to take a lead back to Hampden

Evening Standard

Greece vs Scotland LIVE: Nations League result, latest updates and reaction after narrow first-leg win

First leg of a Nations League play-off in Athens

The Independent UK

Is Greece v Scotland on TV? How to watch Nations League play-off after Viaplay lose rights

Scotland travel to Athens before hosting Greece at Hampden on Sunday

The Independent UK

Greece vs Scotland prediction: Vangelis Pavlidis to feature in narrow win for the hosts

Read our free betting tips ahead of the first leg of the Nations League play-off in Athens

The Independent UK

Out with Santorini, Mykonos and the Acropolis – in with these new Aegean gems for the ultimate Greece holiday

These Greek spots promise stunning scenery and authentic experiences – without the crowds and the price tag, says Elise Morton

Evening Standard

First day of spring may be hottest of year so far, Met Office says

Thursday may see a temperature high of 21C for the spring equinox – higher than Barcelona in Spain or Athens in Greece.

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