Athens

Athens has lost its way: Is the birthplace of democracy normalizing antisemitism?

Combat Antisemitism Movement identified a planned demonstration expected to feature banners supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and other extremist Islamist organizations

Riot police use pepper spray and a water cannon against pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece on May 15, 2021
A synagogue napkin made from satin, cotton and metal tassels is among the items being returned from Poland to Greece.

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by Nazis

Dana Eden attends Apple TV+'s "Tehran" Season 2 Premiere at The Robin Williams Center on May 04, 2022 in New York City.

Israeli producer, co-creator of 'Tehran' Dana Eden found dead during filming in Greece

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says


Catch-22 on Cyprus: Stranded abroad as Iranian missiles close Israel's airspace - opinion

Stranded in Cyprus as missiles rain on Israel, one family is caught between feeling safe and restless, waiting to go home, which may not be the same when they return.

 Paphos, Cyprus.

‘Nobody helped me’: Israeli tourist in Greece attacked for speaking Hebrew, handcuffed by police

"People passed by, and one of them asked me if I was from Israel. I told him yes, and at that moment, he began cursing at me and went into a frenzy," says Meidad Hozeh.

A man waves a Palestinian flag as Palestinians and pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest next to the Greek parliament, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2024.

Hidden frescoes and sculptures found in Athens' Saints Theodoros Church

The historic Church of Saints Theodoros, an emblematic 11th-century monument in the center of Athens, was officially inaugurated following its extensive restoration.

 Hidden frescoes, sculptures revealed in Athens' medieval Saints Theodoros Church.

Discover Athens in 48 hours: A guide to falling in love with the city

Athens is a favorite among Israelis, and for good reason. Here's a packed itinerary to help you enjoy its best, from the Acropolis to hidden tavernas.

 The Acropolis in Athens

Israeli couple attacked in Athens after they were heard speaking Hebrew

The ministry added that one of the attackers - a Gazan who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations before - was caught and detained.

 Tourists and locals are walking at Ermou Street in Athens, Greece, on July 3, 2024.

Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement

The entire collection of coins is part of a coin "treasure" that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor.

 Electrum trite, Alyattes II, Lydia, 610-560 BC.

Athens revives ancient Hadrian aqueduct to combat water scarcity

Climate change has caused significant damage in Greece, with soaring temperatures and decreasing rainfall leading to an unprecedented water crisis in Athens.

 Part of Hadrian’s aqueduct in Athens.

An unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store

The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE.

 The National Gallery in Athens.

The worthwhile sites that you should not miss in Athens

A quick escape to Athens brings joy to the heart and soul: A city filled with layers of beauty, culture, cuisine, and nightlife. A list of hidden gems.

 Anis Hotel

Anise and Skylark hotels: Rays of light in Athens

Anise and Skylark Hotels in Athens offer luxury, rooftop views, and a blend of modern comfort with Greek tradition.

 THE ANISE HOTEL in the Psiri neighborhood of Athens. Alkis Moraitis