Lina Mendoni, the culture minister of Greece, said recently that visits to the Acropolis in June and early July had increased 80 percent compared to the same time period in 2019.

A powerful line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across a large portion of the U.S. Midwest Monday, bringing strong ...

In Athens, with temperatures peaking above 40 C, authorities closed the Acropolis Hill, home to the Parthenon temple that is visited by millions of tourists every year, from noon to 5 p.m. local time.

The Greek government has urged outdoor labourers to down tools and closed the Acropolis as the country faces its third ...

Heatwaves have been sweeping through Europe this summer, with the most recent strongly affecting Greece and the southern ...

The ancient neighborhood beneath the Acropolis Musum reveals life in ancient Athens. long before the Parthenon and the precious sculptures ...

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures. The closure lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mandatory work breaks remain in effect in parts of Greece ...

Adidas is being sued by the Greek government over a drone display in Athens that showed a shoe "kicking" the Acropolis. Greece’s Culture Ministry alleges the sportswear giant used images of the ...

After extreme heat hits many parts of southern Europe in another heatwave, conditions should improve for holidaymakers.

The ancient Acropolis is trying a contemporary solution to its overtourism problem. On Monday, the Greek government implemented a new timed ticketing system for the UNESCO World Heritage site, along ...