The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide colonization continued through ...

A new study maps the genetic origins of Scythians, showing diverse steppe and minor Asian ancestry and revising long‑held views.

A new wave of restaurants, hotels and cultural energy proves the Greek capital is a world-class city in motion.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Giorgos Sachinis, director of strategy and innovation at Athens Water Supply and Sewage Company, about plans to revive an ancient aqueduct built by the Romans.

According to a release, Athens-Clarke County police responded to a shooting at 5:37 p.m. on Friday at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park where three people had been shot.

Israeli-owned kosher restaurant in Athens vandalized by masked individuals with anti-Israel graffiti Police are investigating the incident.

Atlanta author Stephen T. Jackson will release the first two books of a mystery trilogy at a signing July 8 at the Taylor Grady House.

The Rook & Pawn, a board game café, has thrived in downtown Athens for a decade. Owners Tim and Carrie Kelly opened the café in 2015 after a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to evacuate, while a fresh conflagration near Athens threatened homes ...

Euronext NV said it is in talks to buy the Athens stock markets operator, a move it says would help integrate Greek capital markets into the Eurozone and increase their international development.

Jul. 1—Athens city offices will be closed Friday for Independence Day, and there will be activities in the city celebrating the holiday throughout the weekend. Red, White & Boom will be held ...