Athens
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Athens, translated into English and compared across sources. 24 recent stories.
European airport chaos grows as new biometric border checks trigger long delays
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is causing major airport delays and missed flights, especially for non-EU travelers. ACI Europe’s president says the situation could worse…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Panathinaikos Signs Former Olympiacos Center Mustafa Fall
Panathinaikos signed 34-year-old center Mustafa Fall, who was recently released by Olympiacos. The French big man signed a two-year deal with an option for one more season and bec…
Flight Canceled for Security Reasons? The Law May Still Entitle You to Compensation
A legal guide says passengers whose flights were canceled for security reasons may still be entitled to compensation and assistance from airlines. It cites Israeli law, wartime ex…
Arkia launches one-night 50% sale as Air Europa resumes Tel Aviv-Madrid flights
Arkia is offering a one-night, 50% discount on many Europe and Mediterranean routes from midnight to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday. Separately, Air Europa will resume Tel Aviv-Madrid flight…
Miami Lands Giannis in Blockbuster That Reshapes the East
Miami traded a major package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, giving the Heat a win-now core around Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo. Milwaukee turned Giannis' exit into a younger asset h…
Panathinaikos backs Obradovic with record budget and EuroLeague ambitions
Panathinaikos brought back Zeljko Obradovic on Sunday on a record 12 million euro, three-year contract. The club is also set to increase its budget by 10 million euros, aiming to…
Mediterranean Fishermen Warn of Expanding Giant Pufferfish Threat
Fishermen in Crete and elsewhere in the Mediterranean say elongated pufferfish are damaging catches and ripping nets apart. The fish, first seen in the region about 20 years ago…
EU Weighs Emergency Suspension of New Border Biometrics as Travel Chaos Spreads
The European Union is weighing a temporary emergency suspension of its new EES biometric border system after major delays, missed flights and port chaos in Greece, France and Ital…
Obradovic Reportedly on Verge of Returning to Panathinaikos
Greek media report that Zeljko Obradovic is 99% likely to return as Panathinaikos coach after Ergin Ataman's exit. Reports say the deal could be finalized within a week, despite i…
How Hapoel Jerusalem Landed Sasha Obradovic
Hapoel Jerusalem hired Sasha Obradovic after a months-long search for a top European coach. The club met him in Athens, offered 750,000 euros and a major budget, and wants him to…
Hidden owl family spotted on an Ashdod cliff
Guy Levian photographed an owl family near Ashdod after spotting a male, then a female and four fledglings on a cliff. The Nature and Parks Authority says the species should be ob…
Tokyo Tops the World’s Summer 2026 Travel Rankings
Skyscanner’s Smarter Summer Report ranks Tokyo as the most sought-after destination for summer 2026. London, New York, Rome, Madrid and Paris follow, while Spain, Greece and major…
After a disappointing season, Ergin Ataman parts ways with Panathinaikos
Ergin Ataman has reportedly left Panathinaikos after three years in charge. The departure follows the club’s poor season and was reported by Greek media on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Satellite Properties Bond Sale Draws Alarm as Losses Mount and Debt Costs Rise
Satellite Properties, owned by Liran Wizman, raised about 100 million shekels in Israel for Athens hotels, but its bond has already fallen sharply and now signals high risk. The c…
Dan Oturu Expected Back in Israel for Hapoel Tel Aviv Final Prep
Dan Oturu is expected to arrive in Israel and rejoin Hapoel Tel Aviv immediately before the final series. He is fit but has not played for over a month, while Tai Odiase is also b…
Rare Roman Marble Busts Found Near Binyamina
Archaeologists near Binyamina uncovered two 1,700-year-old marble busts in a Roman-Byzantine wine pit. One bears a Greek inscription reading “Lycurgus,” and the pieces will be con…
France Moves to Block Israeli Exhibitors at Elite Arms Fair
France moved to close Israeli booths at the Eurosatory arms fair in Paris just before opening day. The ban follows a prior court fight, shrinking Israeli participation sharply and…
Reports: Hapoel Tel Aviv targets may be headed elsewhere
Serbian media say TJ Shorts, previously linked to Hapoel Tel Aviv, is likely heading to Valencia, though Panathinaikos remains an option if its coaching situation changes. Greek r…
Pierrot Faces Heavy Criticism After Missing Two Big Chances
Frantzdy Pierrot missed two clear chances in a June 14, 2026 World Cup match and drew heavy criticism online. The former Maccabi Haifa striker, who is not in AEK Athens’ plans, ne…
Free Flights, Points or Cashback: Which Credit Card Gives More?
Israel’s credit-card market is in a sharp promotional fight after El Al moved its Fly Card from Cal to Isracard. A comparison of four travel and cashback cards says the best choic…
Greek Basketball Erupts as Panathinaikos Leaders Hit With Year-Long Bans
A Greek court and league authorities imposed severe punishments on Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos and Blen Kiya, the partner of Kendrick Nunn, on the day of the final…
EuroLeague transfer market heats up as major deals are already done
Eurohoops says the EuroLeague transfer market is already packed with major deals, including moves for Sylvain Francisco, Mike James and Cody Miller-McIntyre. The report also lists…
Canadian striker who nearly joined Maccabi Haifa starts at the World Cup
Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi, who nearly signed for Maccabi Haifa in 2024, is starting against Bosnia at the World Cup. Since then, his value has surged, and he is now under contract w…