Athens’ National Archaeological Museum expansion could begin construction in 2027, adding underground galleries and a new public garden with 400+ trees.
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Real Hotel Booking Used in Convincing Phishing Attempt
A Greek lawyer narrowly avoided a phishing scam linked to a real hotel booking, with a fake Booking-style page and card verification request.
What Fuel Prices Mean for Road Trips and Rental Cars in Greece
Unleaded and diesel prices in Greece have jumped significantly compared to last year, increasing costs for drivers and fueling debates over government subsidies.
Greece Targets Lower Heating Oil Prices With Subsidies
The government is reviewing a dual subsidy plan to keep heating oil prices below last season’s 1.75 euros per liter when sales begin in October.
Athens: Blast and Massive Fire Engulf Nea Ionia Apartment Building
A ground-floor cafe explosion in Nea Ionia triggers a fierce apartment building fire, leading to dramatic rooftop rescues and an arson investigation.
Attica Opens Its Farms to Visitors for Nine Days of Food, Wine and Rural Experiences
Attica Open Farm Days, running through October 4, will offer farm tours, tastings, and agritourism networking across the region.
Six Dead After Explosion Destroys Building in Athens’ Plaka, Cause Still Under Investigation
Six people have died after a powerful explosion caused a building to collapse in Athens’ Plaka. A possible gas leak is being investigated, but no cause has been confirmed.
Armenia’s 6,100-Year Wine Story Comes Alive at the Areni Wine Festival
Armenia’s Areni Wine Festival on October 3, 2026, features local wines, Sev Areni grapes, traditional food, music, and grape stomping.
Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans
Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.
West Nile Virus Risk List Expands Across Crete, With Four Municipalities Now Included
Check which municipalities in Heraklion and Rethymno are listed under EODY’s latest West Nile virus update.
Greece Puts 27 Museum and Archaeological Site Shops in Private Hands for €50,600 a Month
Twenty-seven major Greek archaeological gift shops, including Knossos and the Acropolis, are leased to a private consortium for 12 years.
Athens Explosion Collapses Building in Plaka, Search Underway for Missing Residents
Morning Blast Shatters Plaka Streetscape Emergency services in Athens are locked in a tense search-and-rescue operation following a devastating explosion that flattened a multi-story building in the heart of the historic Plaka district. The blast, which occurred at 07:35, triggered a minor fire that firefighters quickly contained, but it left the building in a pile […]
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