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Israel returns 22 ancient Greek artifacts seized in police raids near Tel Aviv

Dating from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, the pottery features scenes from Greek mythology and ancient burial customs; the objects were handed over in Athens after Israeli legal proceedings, marking the first such repatriation from Israel to Greece

ynet | 10.14.26

מבט מהאי הידרה אל חוף קמיני וקסטלו הידרה

Europe's best islands for 2026: Hidden gems outshine famous hotspots

Europe's best islands for 2026 have been revealed, with a largely car-free destination taking the top spot ahead of some of the continent's most popular vacation spots; The top 20 ranking also delivers surprises, with several famous islands falling far behind

Asaf Rosen | 10.11.26

Missing Israeli hiker found dead on Greece's Mount Olympus after nearly three weeks

Ami Yogev, 46, from Modi'in, was located by an Israeli volunteer rescue team after apparently falling from a great height; he last contacted his mother on September 20, sending photos as he climbed toward the summit

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox | 10.09.26

הזמר היווני יורגוס מזונאקיס מת במהלך טיפול פלזמפרזיס

Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis death probe: Doctor deleted messages, searched anesthetics

Investigators uncover deleted messages and searches about powerful sedatives on the doctor's phone as preliminary toxicology findings raise new questions about Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis' death; her husband distances himself from her defense, while the singer's longtime physician insists he was healthy

Oren Rice | 10.08.26

Greek singer dies during anti-aging treatment as doctors allegedly turn to ChatGPT for CPR

Greek star Yorgos Mazonakis, 54, died during a scheduled plasma exchange at an Athens clinic; investigators are probing sedatives, treatment delays, unauthorized equipment and a reported ChatGPT search for resuscitation instructions

Oren Rice | 09.27.26

Athens explosion kills six as building collapses near Acropolis

Six people, including four American tourists, were killed in a suspected gas explosion in Athens' historic Plaka district after residents reported smelling gas for weeks

News Agencies | 09.26.26

הר אולימפוס יוון אילוס אילוסטרציה ארכיון

Israeli hiker missing for five days on Mount Olympus after reaching summit with injured leg

Ami Yogev, 46, was last seen Sunday at the summit with a bandaged leg after saying he had nearly fallen; his mother says search teams are racing against time and is seeking donations to keep private rescuers in the field

Nina Fox | 09.26.26

Israeli hiker missing on Greece’s Mount Olympus

Ami Yogev, 46, lost contact with family after sending photos on his way to the summit; Greek authorities search as thermal-drone company joins effort

Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner | 09.23.26

Israel-Turkey backchannel dries up; Erdogan turns up heat on Greece: ‘They would hear us’

Senior official says Azerbaijan-mediated contacts with Ankara have declined as tensions rise; Turkish president warns Athens to stop arming islands near Turkey after Israeli arms deal: 'Greece must turn back from this wrong path'

Itamar Eichner | 09.02.26

Greece security deal may help ease interceptor shortage after Iran war

Rafael and IAI to receive 3 billion euros to build Greece a multilayered air defense system against drones, aircraft and ballistic missiles, while helping Israel replenish its own defenses

Yuval Azoulay | 09.01.26

קלע דוד מערכת הגנה אווירית ליירוט מטרות בטווח בינוני־ארוך

Israel, Greece sign €3 billion deal to build multilayered defense based on Israeli architecture

Agreement will see Israel build an integrated Greek defense network against drones and missiles, with a separate €26 million deal for Drone Dome systems

Reuters | 08.31.26

‘This is hell’: Crete’s picture-perfect Balos Beach goes viral for all the wrong reasons

Footage viewed more than 940,000 times shows tourists packed around the famous lagoon at peak season, as local authorities weigh reservations and visitor limits to protect one of western Crete’s most fragile natural attractions

Asaf Rosen | 08.31.26

A taste of Greece: crispy fish with yogurt sauce and tomato salsa recipe

A summery bite of juicy fish in a crisp, schnitzel-like coating, paired with tangy yogurt sauce and a sweet-spicy tomato salsa

Raheli Krut | 08.28.26

Israel and Greece build new air shield to counter drones and missiles

Israel and Greece are set to sign a $3.6 billion deal on Monday to establish a multilayered air defense network in Greece, integrating Israeli systems including Spyder, Barak MX and David’s Sling with Patriot and AI-powered command-and-control capabilities

Itamar Eichner | 08.28.26

‘Pay 600 euros’: Israeli family says Athens taxi ride became a robbery

Greek police say the driver threatened the family, refused to release their luggage and forced them to hand over 600 euros; he has been arrested and is also under investigation over a second tourist complaint

Asaf Rozen | 08.26.26

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