On April 29, 2025, the Port of Kavala marked a historic milestone by hosting its first U.S. military vessel, the M/V Endurance, during a rotation that underscored the port’s strategic importance. The ...

It was under Byzantine rule until the Ottomans rocked up in 1387, razing the acropolis and building a hulking 15th-century fortress in its place. The Turkish influence can still be felt in the ...

Entry to the Acropolis costs 30 euros, 22 euros for the Louvre, and 25 euros for Hagia Sophia. The "Smile of the Mona Lisa" becomes very expensive, as if someone wants to see the painting alone ...

Featuring the planting of the city’s first micro-forest, greening has occurred in six neighborhoods as well as on the famous Acropolis. The goal was to plant 5,000 trees and shrubs in the city ...

One of the heads returned by the Vatican to Athens as part of their ecumenical 'donation' Zelenskyy responded to Trump's demands on Crimea: New proposals are on his table Major change coming to ...

Greece has welcomed the return of ancient artefacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens ...

The Acropolis Museum has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In an official statement, the President, Board of Directors, ...

It doesn’t hurt that last year, Athens served as the host city for 1.7 million cruise passengers sailing the Mediterranean coast. Most choose to spend a day or two in the Classic City – after ...