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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


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

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.

 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.

 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.