Athens

‘Day of action’: Diaspora Ministry warns Israelis abroad of pro-Palestine protests across Greece

The actions aim to target Israeli tourism, military cooperation, and economic ties between Athens and Jerusalem.

|ByALEX CARSON, MATHILDA HELLER
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.
Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020

Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.

|ByUDI ETZION
A firefighting helicopter flies over wildfire near the village Agia Paraskevi, Greece, August 2, 2026.

Two dead after helicopters collide mid-air in Greece while fighting wildfires near Athens

The crewmembers of one of the helicopters lost their lives after the crash, while the crew of the second one left the scene with minor injuries, authorities said.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
The Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?

A new study found that while heat affects visits to Southern Europe's heritage sites, tourists keep coming and adapt without reducing satisfaction,

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Off the beaten track: Meet Athens in Tel Aviv

Curator and gallerist Shira Freedman took me on an enlightening tour of the gallery.

DECEMBER 10, 2018ByDANNY SHORKEND
An exhibition at the Neve Shechter Gallery in Tel Aviv reveals new aspects of Hanukkah and contemporary art

Greek warship docks in Haifa port as part of naval exercise

HS Prometheus to hold joint drills with Israeli Navy vessels on Wednesday

AUGUST 21, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
HS Prometheus in Haifa port

Greek anarchist group vandalizes Israeli embassy in Athens

The group, Rubicon, filmed themselves committing the early-morning attack on Monday and posted the video online.

DECEMBER 26, 2017ByJTA
Supporters of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party shout slogans as they wave national and party flags during an annual rally to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Imia dispute, in Athens, Greece January 28, 2017.

Activists reject Greek offer to send flotilla aid

Greece offers to send humanitarian aid to Gaza under UN supervision; passengers on US ship 'Audacity of Hope' stage hunger strike.

JULY 4, 2011ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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Activists reject Greek offer to send flotilla aid

Flotilla organizers reject Greek offer to send humanitarian aid to Gaza under UN supervision; passengers on US ship 'Audacity of Hope' stage hunger strike, protest outside US embassy in Athens.

JULY 4, 2011ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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