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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.

 Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020
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 Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Compound during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Trump's F-35 offer to Turkey alarms Greece, Athens warns of Aegean military imbalance


Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a week of protests to coincide with the week-long funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Activists flew pro-Pahlavi flags, along with Israeli flags at certain sites.

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Greek-Israeli relations are 'flourishing,' Israel's deputy foreign minister tells 'Post'

Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel served as a keynote speaker at the Maritime Med conference and the East Med Energy Transition Summit.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel on a three-day diplomatic and economic mission to Athens.

Several wounded after 89-year-old man fires shotgun at Athens courthouse, social security office

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several people. Police have launched a manhunt for the 89-year-old suspect.

Greek riot police mobilize near a courthouse in Athens, April 24, 2026; illustrative.

In our beloved city live 700,000 people and 8 million tourists

With more than 8 million visitors a year, a surge in housing prices and collapsing infrastructure, the mayor of the capital of Greece is promoting dramatic steps to limit tourism in central Athens.

Tourist congestion at the Colosseum

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

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

Poland returned 91 religious and ceremonial artifacts to the Greek government at a ceremony in Warsaw on Wednesday. Among them were Torah scrolls, a Torah mantle and silver finials.

A synagogue napkin made from satin, cotton and metal tassels is among the items being returned from Poland to Greece.

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

The production company of 52-year-old Eden stated that the rumors of nationalist or criminal involvement in her death are unfounded.

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

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

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

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

The most fun city to explore on foot - and it’s not what you think

A new tourism index ranked dozens of cities by walkability, nature, sleep, and sunshine - and one Mediterranean city earned a perfect score and left all the others behind.

Tourists in Athens.

An Israeli achievement in Athens: An Israeli hotel joins a global luxury network

Isrotel Group Expands Its European Operations: ANISE Hotel in Athens Joins the Tapestry Collection by Hilton Brand, Strengthening the Israeli Presence in the International Hospitality Arena.

ANISE Hotel, Athens.