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Aphrodite signified more than beauty – five other realms in which the Greek goddess also reigned

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,…

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Discovery of ancient Greek shepherd’s graffiti rewrites Athens history

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

The Independent UK

A wildfire on the fringes of the Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

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

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Large wildfire near Athens damages homes and trigger evacuation order

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

Evening Standard

Huge blaze closes town near Athens as Greece prepares for wildfire season

More wildfires are expected this summer

The Independent UK

Wildfire on fringes of Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

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

The National (Scotland)

Inside Greece’s tourist tragedies as Michael Mosley and four others die over 11 days in 40C heatwave

Tourists have vanished on the Greek islands of Samos, Symi, Crete, Amorgos and Corfu

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R.E.M. perform acoustic version of Losing My Religion as original lineup reunites for first live performance in 17 years

The Athens, Georgia alt-rock trailblazers celebrated their induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame with a surprise live performance in NYC

MusicRadar

Chris Martin halts Coldplay gig after Israeli flag-wearing 'comedian' falls while attempting to storm stage

The band were performing in Athens, Greece, as part of the European leg of their Music of the Spheres tour

Evening Standard

Acropolis Closed Due To High Temperatures In Greece

Greece closes Acropolis and archaeological sites in Athens due to extreme heat, offering relief measures amidst scorching temperatures.

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Hostages Rescued In Israeli Military Operation Celebrated Across Israel

Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza celebrated by friends and family, while Palestinians in Gaza witness destruction. Jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv and Athens.

The Conversation

The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in Athens in the early years of the 19th century.

The Guardian - UK

Turkey rejects claim Lord Elgin had permission to take Parthenon marbles

Official says no sign of permit in Ottoman archives, in blow to British Museum, which defends legal right to statuary

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The Independent UK

Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain

Greece’s culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute

The Guardian - UK

10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of

From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility

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4-star athlete includes Georgia among final schools, locks in official visit

4-star athlete Jaylan Morgan schedules official visit to Athens after including UGA in final six...

USA Today Sports Media Group

New tradition? Georgia reportedly facing Georgia Tech on Black Friday

The Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly scheduled to host Georgia Tech in Athens on Black Friday this November. Will this be a new Thanksgiving week tradition?

Evening Standard

Olympiacos vs Fiorentina LIVE! Europa Conference League Final result, match stream, latest updates today

The Greek giants made history in Athens by winning a first major European trophy

The Independent UK

‘The stadium is a fortress’: Greek police in security drive ahead of Europa Conference League final

Local side Olympiacos take on Italy’s Fiorentina in Athens

Evening Standard

How to watch Europa Conference League final for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Olympiacos vs Fiorentina

Fans can watch tonight’s showpiece for FREE in the UK

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