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When the Antikythera Ephebe was hidden in the trapdoors: The secret operation to save ancient treasures from the Nazis
Archaeologists hid the treasures of classical antiquity in underground compartments, including the Antikythera Ephebe, to prevent them from falling into the hands of the occupying forces – A fascinating story of patriotism told through the dual exhibition “A Divided Past – Greek-German Relations in Dark Times”
Oxi Day 2026: Road closures in Athens and Thessaloniki – Changes to Metro, tram and bus services
Traffic restrictions will be introduced in both cities on Wednesday, 28 October, for the national holiday parades, with major roads closed and public transport services affected
Jared Leto: The rock star bringing Thirty Seconds to Mars to Athens
From chart-topping hits and explosive live performances to acclaimed film roles and allegations of sexual misconduct
Traffic chaos again today – Cars in Athens are moving at 17 km/h
120,000 cars are added every year. A new Attiki Odos exit towards Lamia is opening, with queues expected to fall by 50%. Scrapping or reforming the traffic-restriction ring, free school buses and changes to shop deliveries are back on the table
Air pollution: Which Greek city has the dirtiest air? See the full list
Fourteen Greek cities rank among the 30% worst-performing cities in Europe for the estimated mortality risk linked to air pollution, according to European Environment Agency (EEA) data – Ioannina and Athens record the poorest results How clean is the air we breathe every day? Data from the EEA paint a worrying picture for several Greek […]
Athens metro Line 4: How tunnelling will restart in Kypseli, with British expert joining team
Technical Chamber of Greece findings show serious damage in about half the buildings affected – What went wrong during tunnel excavation
