Greece

TripAdvisor’s 2025 global best beach ranking: Which beach took the top spot?

Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand, secured the second spot, while Eagle Beach in Aruba came in third.

Greece to open new underwater archaeology museum in Piraeus in 2026

The museum, which will exhibit ancient archaeological artifacts discovered in the sea, is the largest cultural project currently underway in Greece.

Ancient Nicopolis theater restoration nears completion: ‘In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul'

Nicopolis is included among the key sites of the Cultural Route "In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul"--archaeological sites and monuments connected with the Second Apostolic Journey.

The favorite Greek drink is renewed: The premium version of Ouzo Plomari arrives in Israel

Ouzo Plomari Adolo, the premium version of the world’s leading ouzo, is launched in a special edition after undergoing a unique and refined distillation process.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
16/02/2025

Israeli couple attacked in Athens after they were heard speaking Hebrew

The ministry added that one of the attackers - a Gazan who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations before - was caught and detained.

 Hostage posters at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Scientists rediscover lost works of Apollonius in a 17th-century manuscript

The manuscript had been forgotten in the library, part of a collection acquired by Dutch Orientalist and mathematician Jacob Golius during his travels in the Middle East in the 17th century.

Where is Alexander the Great buried? Archaeologists continue to argue

Calliope Limneos-Papakosta believes the tomb may be hidden beneath modern Alexandria's streets, at the intersection of ancient thoroughfares.

Greece introduces strict regulations on short-term rentals to combat overtourism and housing crisis

Landlords face fines up to €20,000 for non-compliance with new safety standards by October 2025.

Israel readying for possibility it could face tsunami amid earthquakes in Greece

On Wednesday, the deputy head of the National Security Council convened an urgent discussion on the matter.

06/02/2025
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