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Four injured, including two police officers, after explosion in Athens

A police official who declined to be named said the explosion occurred when officers reached a building in the area of Kolonos and picked up a backpack thought to contain drugs.

|ByREUTERS
Police special unit work at a site, following an explosion at a building in central Athens, in which police officers and members of the public were injured, in Athens, Greece, October 21, 2026.
Members of the Israel Allies Foundation delegation and Cypriot representatives gather in Nicosia for the launch of the Cyprus Israel Allies Caucus at the House of Representatives, October 13, 2026.

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece, Cyprus to build trilateral ties

The new caucuses aim to build on the existing trilateral partnership between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, with a particular focus on security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni (L) and Israeli Ambassador to Greece Pninat Yanay (R) viewing the returned antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, October 13, 2026.

Israel returns 22 artifacts to Greece in first antiquities repatriation between Jerusalem, Athens

The antiquities had been seized during an operation conducted by the IAA's Theft Prevention Unit, before being identified as those belonging to Greece.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy in Athens, on October 7, 2026.

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign, White House says

Greece has been an important NATO ally to the United States, offering key military facilities to safeguard security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

|ByREUTERS

Lap it up in poolside luxury: 48 hours at the Dolli hotel in Athens

The Greek capital’s culinary and hospitality scene has seen a remarkable surge, with 31 five-star hotels now gracing the city – up from just 15 eight years ago.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByLAUREN GUMPORT
The swimming pool at The Dolli.

Sunken village emerges in Greece as drought dries up lake

The shrinking Lake Mornos in Greece reveals remnants of the village Kallio submerged since 1980 due to severe drought and heatwaves.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024ByREUTERS
The reappearing remains of buildings of the village of Kallio, which was intentionally flooded in 1980 to create a reservoir that would help meet the water needs of Greek capital Athens, are seen following receding water levels caused by drought, in Lake Mornos, Greece, September 3, 2024.

Kefalonia: Discover Greece's hidden gem with stunning beaches, luxury resorts, and charming village

Explore Kefalonia’s stunning beaches, luxury resorts, and charming villages. Discover why this Greek island should be on your travel list.

JULY 21, 2024ByLAUREN GUMPORT
THE INFINITY pool at Emelisse Nature Resort.

Italian research team possibly locates renowned philosopher Plato's precise resting place

Plato's possible final resting place was hinted at through deciphering ancient scroll, linking him to a garden at the Academy in Athens, recent research using advanced imaging technologies shows.

JULY 5, 2024ByEYAL GREEN
Statue of the goddess Athena looking over Plato at the Academy in Athens.

Was Socrates a real person?

Known as the "Mad Gadfly," Socrates's life, philosophical teachings, and trial and execution by Athens are world famous. But was he real?

JUNE 23, 2024ByAARON REICH
The Death of Socrates (1787). Oil on canvas, 129.5 × 196.2 cm (51.0 × 77.2 in). Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ancient graffiti leads archaeologists on a treasure hunt for lost ancient Athenian temple

It is believed that the temple could have been destroyed during the Greco-Persian wars.

JUNE 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Patch of bedrock where the graffito is located (arrow); the earthen road is visible in the background.

Israelis chant "Bring Them Home!" at Coldplay concert, Chris Martin singles out Israeli boy

The boy was holding a sign in memory of Shir Eilat, one of the border observers murdered on October 7 when the Nahal Oz base was overrun by Hamas.

JUNE 10, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
CHRIS MARTIN performs at the Global Citizen Festival at Central Park in Manhattan, New York.

This lesser-known Greek island should be top of your list this summer

Spend a few days exploring the beaches of Samos, Greece.

MAY 19, 2024ByLAUREN GUMPORT
Kaladakia Beach, Greece.

Clashes break out in pro-Palestinian rally in Greece

More than 300 people carrying Palestinian flags and banners reading "Hands off Rafah!" rallied outside the parliament building in the Greek capital.

MAY 8, 2024ByREUTERS
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.

Tzviki Eshet, Greco to lead culinary journeys following Greek cuisine to Athens, island of Kea

APRIL 18, 2024ByEYAL ROM