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Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity

He said the incident left him especially hurt because the gathering was presented as an international event open to people from around the world.

Rafi Rom, who was kicked out of the party in Athens
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

‘Day of action’: Diaspora Ministry warns Israelis abroad of pro-Palestine protests across Greece

 Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020

Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

A firefighting helicopter flies over wildfire near the village Agia Paraskevi, Greece, August 2, 2026.

Two dead after helicopters collide mid-air in Greece while fighting wildfires near Athens


Aluma Network Opens Skylark Hotel In Omonia Square, Athens

Just before the season opening, the Isrotel hotel chain announces the development of the Skylark Hotel, the first hotel of the international Aluma network, in central Athens.


Bomb explodes outside ministry in Athens, no injuries

A Greek newspaper received a phone call by an unknown caller that a bomb had been planted at the ministry and had informed the police who cordoned off the area before the explosion.

 Police officers are seen in Athens, Greece, June 23, 2021

Ancient fragments paint a picture of Roman emperor Hadrian’s daily life

The fragments shed light of Hadrian's trips to Africa and more.

Fasti ostienses from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Israeli firefighting team begins fighting Greece's fires in Operation Firebird

Israel sent a team of four pilots in addition to ground crews, experts in forest fire containment, and a variety of necessary equipment. 

 Israel Police officers and rescue personnel are seen in Greece preparing to carry out an emergency aid mission fighting the forest fires raging in northern Athens on July 21, 2023.

Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greek PM after landslide victory

Centre-right New Democracy gained 40.5% the vote and 158 seats in the 300-seat parliament, more than 20 points clear of the leftist Syriza.

 Former Greek Prime Minister and New Democracy conservative party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to supporters outside the party's headquarters, after the general election, in Athens, Greece, June 25, 2023.

Domestic politics don’t affect Israel-Greece friendship - opinion

Athens and Jerusalem have managed to work together, regardless of the personalities of the leaders or the political spectrum of governments.

 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives to welcome his Romanian counterpart Nicolae Ciuca (not pictured), at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022.

Israeli soccer star arrested in Greece for alleged indecent acts on minor

The suspect was also arrested for carrying illegal substances, police said.

 Police officers are seen in Athens, Greece, June 23, 2021

Israeli cinema takes center stage in Athens


Greece island rattled by strong earthquake, felt in Athens

Like with most earthquakes in Greece, no serious injuries or damage was reported.

 A view shows the burnt hills from summer wildfires next to the town of Limni, on the island of Evia, Greece, September 23, 2021.

Israel Canada's hotel company expands to Greece in 10m euro deal

The hotel company Israel Canada controlled by Barak Rosen, Assi Tuchmeyer and Reuven Alex reported that they agreed to buy a hotel in Athens, and plan to purchase additional hotels in the city.

A Greek national flag flutters as people visit a beach, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, April 28, 2020.