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Help for heritage: Rome to charge tourists to visit Trevi Fountain

Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments.

Euronews

Flight chaos as air-traffic control failure causes cancellations and diversions in Greece

Flights are starting to resume while ‘efforts for full restoration of the technical issues are continued’, according to Athens airport

The Independent UK

Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang

Athens and Nicosia are starting 2026 by turning down the volume on New Year’s celebrations

The Independent UK

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Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Athens, hotel review

HOTELS: This recent addition to the growing hotel scene on the city’s Riviera from the hip hotel chain is ideal for digital nomads and arty types, says Rich Booth

The Independent UK

Greece takes delivery of Kimon frigate from France as €25bn military upgrade continues

Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.

Euronews

Rod Stewart gets into spat with disruptive gig-goer at Athens concert

Sir Rod Stewart was forced to halt his concert in Athens at the weekend.

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The digital war between East and West is in full swing. This is Greece's role on the eastern border

"Athens has an additional aggressive neighbour, which our European partners do not perceive as hostile," Michael Bletsas, commander of Greece's National Cyber Security Authority, told Euronews Next.

Euronews

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Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games handed to Italian organizers in Athens

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Games has been formally handed to Italian organizers in a ceremony in the all-marble stadium in central Athens where the first modern Olympics were held nearly 130 years ago

The Independent UK

What ancient Athens teaches us about debate – and dissent – in the social media age

In ancient Athens, the agora was a public forum where citizens could gather to deliberate, disagree and decide together. It was governed by deep-rooted social principles that ensured lively, inclusive, healthy debate.

The Conversation

Greek farmers block Athens motorway as fallout from illegal subsidies fraud continues

The blockade comes after dozens of people were arrested last week in a spiralling farm fraud case that revealed millions of euros were paid in illegal subsidies by the organisation in charge of distributing EU farm funds.

Euronews

Over 10,000 march in Athens to mark the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising

Thousands marched in Athens to commemorate the 1973 student uprising that helped end Greece’s military dictatorship.

Euronews

Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising

Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security.

Euronews

Zelenskyy signs LNG deal with Greece, the first EU country to adopt US energy agenda

The agreement stipulates that gas will be transported from December 2025 to March 2026 with the aim of providing energy to Kyiv in the midst of the coming harsh winter.

Euronews

Athens bans gatherings ahead of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Sunday visit

The President of Ukraine is expected to visit Athens on Sunday. As analysts say Zelenskyy’s visit to Greece is likely tied to developments in the energy sector.

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How Georgia vs. Texas Impacts Both Teams’ College Football Playoff Chances

The Longhorns dropped two games to the Bulldogs a year ago, and now head to Athens as both teams battle for playoff positioning.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Athens Title Has Added Significance

The tennis great has moved his family to Greece as he faces criticism in Serbia. Plus, Elena Rybakina’s WTA Finals win and the alleged photo op snub that followed.

The Guardian - UK

Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping

From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirs

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic: 24-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of ATP World Tour Finals

Serb was on a winning run having lifted title in Athens

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The Independent UK

US and European energy leaders in Greece to talk ways to better supply Ukraine

Energy ministers from the United States and Europe have gathered in Athens as the Trump administration seeks to increase gas exports to Europe

The Independent UK

17-year-old accused of beating his grandmother, 73, to death inside the Mississippi church they attended

Jadynn Hamilton, 17, was arrested and charged Wednesday night, following the death of 73-year-old Ollie Hamilton from the Athens community

Euronews

Greece still buries nearly 80% of its waste despite billions spent and bins everywhere

The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital.

The Independent UK

Charlie Kaufman: ‘They told me Being John Malkovich would never get made’

INTERVIEW: The Oscar-winning ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ screenwriter has collaborated with poet Eva HD on a short film following ghosts through the streets of Athens. The pair talk to Kevin E G Perry about mortality, the decline of Hollywood and grieving ‘Synecdoche, New York’ star Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Guardian - UK

Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week

The Independent UK

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos buried in a state funeral

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday in Athens’ First Cemetery

Euronews

Greek plan to ban protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens sparks backlash

Opposition parties claim the move is an attempt to stop anti-government rallies from taking place at the site.

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