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Israel's state plane, Wing of Zion, departs for Athens amid fears of Iranian retaliation • June 13, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Greece Orders First Evacuation of Wildfire Season Near Athens • June 10, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

Greek court jails 4 officials over botched evacuation during deadly wildfire near Athens • June 4, 2025, 9:13 AM ET (AP)

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Athens: Acropolis

Athens: Acropolis

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Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Athens, centring on the temple ruins on the Acropolis

Exploring Athens: A fusion of history and modernity

Tour the ruins of ancient Greek culture and regard the detail of sculptures and carvings atop the Acropolis

Explore the majestic buildings of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, a destination of the Panathenaean festival procession

Know about the annual Athenian festival of the Panathenaea, and trace the route of the festival procession through Athens

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