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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.
Tourists in Athens.

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

ANISE Hotel, Athens.

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

A LORA quasi-ballistic missile by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis


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.

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?

 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.

 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.

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.

 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.

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


Aluma Network Opens Skylark Hotel In Omonia Square, Athens

Just before the season opening, the Isrotel hotel chain announces the development of the Skylark Hotel, the first hotel of the international Aluma network, in central Athens.


Bomb explodes outside ministry in Athens, no injuries

A Greek newspaper received a phone call by an unknown caller that a bomb had been planted at the ministry and had informed the police who cordoned off the area before the explosion.

 Police officers are seen in Athens, Greece, June 23, 2021

Ancient fragments paint a picture of Roman emperor Hadrian’s daily life

The fragments shed light of Hadrian's trips to Africa and more.

Fasti ostienses from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian.