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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

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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

Evening Standard

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

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Athens challenge: Greece captain issues Nations League warning

Greece captain Tasos Bakasetas has backed his side to put Scotland to the sword.

Evening Standard

Gatwick flight chaos as police remove 'drunk and unruly' woman from plane after mid-air diversion

A Wizz Air flight to Egypt was forced to divert to Athens after a 'drunk and unruly' passenger refused to behave

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The Independent UK

Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens' National Gallery, claiming they are offensive

Greece’s National Gallery says a Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition, including one he had previously criticized as offensive on religious grounds

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Violent Protests Erupt Over Greek Train Crash Anniversary

Protests erupt in Greece over government's response to train crash anniversary. Youth clash with police in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Evening Standard

Greek police fire tear gas at protesters in Athens amid violent clashes on rail disaster anniversary

Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of cities across Greece on Friday in mass demonstrations against the Government

The Fashion Central

UK Set for Surprise Heatwave – Aberdeen to Sizzle Hotter Than Athens Next Week

The Guardian - UK

The Summer With Carmen review – sexy story of two men and a cute dog

With more than a nod to Charlie Kaufman this fun metafiction centred around Athens’ queer scene has plenty of sun, sea and acres of male flesh

International Business Times

Islanders Keen To Return To Santorini Even As Quakes Continue

Ilias Roussos will never forget the day he was driven from his native island of Santorini with thousands of others by a quake barrage that shows little sign of slowing down after three weeks.

The Guardian - UK

To a Land Unknown review – Palestinian migrants face tough choices in taut Athens-set thriller

Two stranded cousins scrap for a better life – whatever the cost – in Mahdi Fleifel’s powerful feature

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