Greece

Divers find 2,400-year-old shipwreck off Greek island

Divers have discovered a remarkably preserved ancient shipwreck carrying an estimated 600 to 650 commercial amphorae off the coast of Andros, a Greek island in the Cyclades, dating to the late fifth and early fourth centuries B.C. The Greek Ministry…

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Two firefighting helicopters collide over Greece wildfire zone

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday while battling a wildfire in the Psatha area west of Athens, Greece's fire department confirmed, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation for the crews involved.

Greece vetoes EU sanctions on Russia to shield billionaire’s shipping company

Greece has blocked the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia, stalling efforts to tighten economic pressure on Moscow over a single shipping company owned by Greek billionaire George Prokopiou.

German woman returns ancient Olympic artifact stolen 50 years ago

A German woman has returned an ancient limestone column capital she stole from Greece's Olympic birthplace more than half a century ago, culminating in a formal repatriation ceremony at Ancient Olympia on October 10, 2025. The 4th-century BC artifact, originally…

Greece shuts Acropolis as heatwave grips country

Greek authorities temporarily shuttered the Acropolis on Tuesday afternoon as a punishing heatwave engulfed the country, with temperatures soaring to 42C (107F) in eastern regions and prompting emergency worker protections across multiple areas.

Italy pledges support for reunification of Parthenon marbles in Athens

Italy has emerged as a key ally in Greece's campaign to reclaim the Parthenon Marbles, with Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli recently pledging support for their return during a diplomatic visit to Athens where he also announced the repatriation of 145…