Historic Marble Stadium Gets First Cleaning in Century
#Olympics #AthensAthens' Panathenaic Stadium, host of the first modern Olympics, undergoes its first major cleaning in over a century. Workers use careful methods to remove dirt, gum, and stains from its marble, restoring the historic venue's brilliance ahead of upcoming ceremonies. read more
Scottish woman found dead in Athens suitcase identified
#Athens #ScotlandScottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found dead inside a suitcase in Athens. Her body was discovered in Kypseli on July 18. Police suspect someone sent messages from her phone after death to mislead investigators. The case remains under investigation. read more
Tourists Return Unaware After Deadly Wildfires Near Athens Subside
#Athens #WildfiresTourists in Athens return to the streets after deadly wildfires just miles away from the city center. Satellite images show around 25,000 acres impacted by the blaze as residents fear for their homes. European wildfires also struck North Macedonia and Albania. read more
#Athens #DustStorms
Apocalyptic orange skies covered Athens as dust from North Africa enshrouded the Acropolis in an orange-brown hue. Strong winds sparked wildfires in Greece, clearing expected with a wind shift. read more