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Israel’s ballot box or Pandora’s box? - opinion

Israel’s greatest threat may be its diminishing ability to distinguish truth from lies and political opponents from enemies. Can democracy withstand the pressure?

An AI-generated political cartoon.
U.S. Ambassador To Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrives at the White House on February 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Guilfoyle has served as the U.S. Ambassador To Greece since November 2025.

Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Pnyx hill, where ancient Athenians held democratic assemblies, with the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis in the background, in Athens, Greece October 7, 2026.

US Secretary of State Rubio applies classical Greece’s lessons to modern political decisions

Egyptian funerary stele written in ancient Greek recently found during excavations at the Dakhla Oasis, Egypt, October 2, 2026.

Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells


Undercover officers pose as buyers in €200K deal, arresting 63-year-old abbot in Greek monastery

Hellenic Police say two undercover officers posed as buyers in a 3-month sting, leading to arrests of an assistant, a pawnbroker and his wife, and two intermediaries for antiquities trafficking.

The goods that were being trafficked.

Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline

Researchers from France, China, the UK, and Greece revealed that the Petralona cranium is at least 286,000 years old, placing it firmly in the Middle Pleistocene era.

The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid

A lead weight from 147 BCE—marked by a powerful market official—may tie to a major political dynasty in Edom’s ancient capital.

The weight of one Mina, equivalent to 100 Greek drachmas.

Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem

Discovered in the Givati parking lot of Jerusalem, the coin was minted for Queen Berenice II, wife of the Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy III of Egypt.

The rare coin with the portrait of Queen Berenice II.

Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.

Illustration: Star of David mosaic.

Greece situation shows caution is important, shouldn't deny right to see the world - editorial

The images of 1,600 Israelis stranded off the Greek island of Syros were a reminder that Israeli tourists can face hostility simply for their passports.

Protesters hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece.

Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Prof. Massimo Capulli said they carefully uncovered rare parts of the ship, including the mast, which is very rarely preserved, making this a significant archaeological discovery.

 Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Greek National Theatre presents 'Fragments: Euripides' inspired by discovered papyrus

Actors confront the task of unveiling fragments from 'Polyidus' and 'Ino' in a staged excavation.

 Ancient Greek theater at Aphrodisias.

Chalkida: The little Greek town that could – save its Jews

How joyous it is to find a town where our brethren have walked for 2,500 years and has been a safe haven in times of trouble.

 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM of Chalkida.

Happy Fish: A Greek treat - review

Having dinner at Jerusalem’s Happy Fish restaurant on its newly inaugurated “Greek Tuesday” night

 Happy Fish