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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Athens, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Security3 hours ago·12 outlets

Israel Issues Warning to Tourists in Greece Amid Pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' Protests

The Israeli Foreign Ministry warned its citizens in Greece to exercise caution amid widespread pro-Palestinian protests dubbed "Day of Rage." Demonstrations by extreme Greek group…

Israel Issues Warning to Tourists in Greece Amid Pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' Protests
Politics14 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian Groups Stage Widespread Anti-Israel Protests Across Popular Greek Islands

Pro-Palestinian groups in Greece are organizing widespread protests across the country, including popular tourist islands, demanding sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel. The d…

Pro-Palestinian Groups Stage Widespread Anti-Israel Protests Across Popular Greek Islands
Security2 days ago

Pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' Planned Across Greece Targeting Israeli Tourists

A pro-Palestinian "Day of Rage" is planned for Sunday across Greece, targeting Israeli tourists with protests in major cities and islands, aiming to disrupt their vacations and ca…

Economy3 days ago·2 outlets

El Al's FLY CARD Turns Everyday Spending Into Real Flights for Members

El Al and Isracard's FLY CARD credit card converts everyday spending into frequent flyer points redeemable for flights, with over one million tickets bought using points last year…

Sports5 days ago·2 outlets

Levavi Garcia Returns to Greek League with Panathinaikos After Difficult Season in Russia

Levavi Garcia, former Beitar Jerusalem forward, is loaned from Spartak Moscow to Panathinaikos in Greece after a tough season in Russia, agreeing to a salary cut and aiming to rev…

Economy6 days ago

Israeli Real Estate Investors Shift Focus to Piraeus Amid Urban Renewal

Israeli real estate investors are increasingly targeting Piraeus, Greece, due to its urban renewal, tourism, academic presence, and affordable prices. Developer Palmo highlights s…

Security6 days ago

Israeli System Could Have Prevented Deadly Firefighting Helicopter Crash in Greece

Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece, killing two crew members. An Israeli-developed collision avoidance system, tested by the Israeli Air Force, could prevent such acc…

Sports6 days ago·3 outlets

Be'er Sheva Attempts Last-Minute Deal to Retain Kangwa Before Panathinaikos Transfer

Hapoel Be'er Sheva tried to keep Kings Kangwa for Champions League qualifiers by negotiating with Panathinaikos, but the transfer proceeded immediately. Kangwa moved to Panathinai…

Security7 days ago

Trump’s Fluctuating Iran Policy Fuels Uncertainty in Israel, Impacting Travel and Daily Life

President Trump's shifting statements on Iran have created uncertainty in Israel, leading many Israelis to alter travel plans and impacting tourism, especially in the north. While…

SportsJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Former Beitar Jerusalem Midfielder Livai Garcia Linked to Greek Clubs Including Panathinaikos

Livai Garcia, ex-Beitar Jerusalem midfielder now at Spartak Moscow, seeks a transfer amid limited playing time, with Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos interested, Panathina…

SportsJul 31, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Star Kings Kangwa Signs with Greek Club Panathinaikos

Kings Kangwa, a key player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, has signed with Greek club Panathinaikos after two successful seasons in Israel, where he won multiple titles and individual hon…

GeneralJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Israelis Favor Mediterranean and European Destinations for Sukkot Holiday Travel

Ahead of the Sukkot holidays in early September, around two million Israelis are expected to travel abroad, favoring Mediterranean beach resorts and European cities due to favorab…

GeneralJul 30, 2026

British Airways Extends Suspension of Flights to Israel Until October 2026

British Airways will keep suspending flights to Tel Aviv until October 2026, resuming with limited service and fewer direct flights to London. Passengers can reroute or get refund…

SportsJul 30, 2026

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Star Kings Kangwa Departs for Panathinaikos After Champions League Win

Kings Kangwa bid farewell to Hapoel Be'er Sheva after their Champions League qualifier win and is transferring to Panathinaikos for around 3.8 million euros. He thanked the club a…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates Convincing 2-0 Win Over Vikingur to Advance in Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Vikingur 2-0 to advance to the third qualifying round of the Champions League and secure a Europa League group stage spot. Coach Ran Kozuch was praised…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates Convincing 2-0 Win Over Vikingur to Advance in Champions League Qualifiers
SportsJul 30, 2026

Zahi Ahmed Saves Hapoel Be'er Sheva With Crucial Goal in European Qualifier

Zahi Ahmed played a pivotal role in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's European qualifier by preventing a goal and scoring the team's first goal, leading to a 2-0 victory over Vikingur. This wi…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Parts Ways with Veteran Left-Back Helder Lopes After Five Seasons

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has ended its contract with veteran Portuguese left-back Helder Lopes after five seasons. Lopes, a fan favorite with 190 appearances, is set to be replaced by P…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

AEK Athens Signs Croatian Midfielder Mayr With Salary More Than Double Former Beitar Player

AEK Athens has signed Croatian midfielder Lovro Mayr from Wolfsburg for 6 million euros, offering him a net annual salary of 2 million euros, more than double the salary of Kings…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Crucial Champions League Clash Against Vikingur

Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to host Vikingur in Hungary to overturn a 2-1 deficit in the Champions League qualifiers, with coach Ran Kojuch making key lineup changes. About 300 fa…

HealthJul 28, 2026

Dr. Ziva Bracha Gedron Explores Hope and Healing Through Psychodrama and Faith

Dr. Ziva Bracha Gedron discusses how her upbringing, psychodrama practice, and faith inform her research on hope and healing, especially after recent national trauma. She highligh…

SportsJul 28, 2026

Greek Football League Surpasses Israeli League in Financial Power and UEFA Ranking

Kings Kangwa's transfer from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Panathinaikos underscores the large financial and competitive gap between the Greek and Israeli football leagues, with Greece le…

GeneralJul 27, 2026

Only One-Third of Flights Depart On Time Amid Summer Chaos at Tel Aviv Airport

Ben Gurion Airport is facing major flight delays and cancellations during the summer peak, with only 31% of flights departing on time due to airspace congestion, technical failure…

CultureJul 27, 2026

Greek Singer Glykeria Resumes Israel Tour Despite Threats and Cancellations

Greek singer Glykeria has resumed her Israeli tour despite threats from pro-Palestinian groups and multiple cancellations in Greece. She recently performed at Kibbutz Ein Shefef a…

GeneralJul 27, 2026

Europe Wildfires Rage as Some Israelis Continue Traveling Despite Risks

Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, yet some Israelis continue their vacations undeterred.

GeneralJul 27, 2026

Eurocontrol Air Traffic System Restored but Flight Delays Persist Across Europe

Eurocontrol's air traffic system in Brussels has been fixed after a failure that caused widespread flight delays across Europe, but some delays are expected to continue temporaril…

SportsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Kings Kangwa's Transfer to AEK Athens Falls Through Amid Price Dispute, Joins Olympiacos Instead

Kings Kangwa's transfer to AEK Athens collapsed after a price dispute involving AEK's sporting director and Beitar Jerusalem's CEO. Despite initial agreement, Beitar Jerusalem ref…

EconomyJul 27, 2026

Air Haifa Expands Beyond Flights with New Global Hotel Booking Platform

Air Haifa has launched airHaifa Stays, a global hotel booking platform offering 1.5 million accommodations and a 4% credit for future flights. The platform offers competitive pric…

Air Haifa Expands Beyond Flights with New Global Hotel Booking Platform
EconomyJul 27, 2026

Flight Prices for Jewish High Holidays Drop but Rise Near Peak Dates and Popular Destinations

Flight prices for the Jewish High Holidays have dropped significantly compared to last year, especially for early bookings, but begin rising closer to the holidays and for popular…

Flight Prices for Jewish High Holidays Drop but Rise Near Peak Dates and Popular Destinations
SportsJul 26, 2026

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fines Ventoura and Kangwa for Training Delays Ahead of Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva fined Lucas Ventoura and Kings Kangwa for arriving late to preseason training, with fines totaling 17,000 euros. Both players will participate in the upcoming C…

GeneralJul 26, 2026

Radar System Glitch in Greece Causes Flight Delays for Travelers to and from Israel

A radar system failure in Greece is causing flight delays for travelers flying between Israel and Greece, with no cancellations reported yet. Passengers are urged to check flight…

SportsJul 25, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Kings Kangwa Stands Firm Amid Transfer Pressures to Panathinaikos

Hapoel Be'er Sheva transferred midfielder Kings Kangwa to Panathinaikos after a complex saga involving a blocked move to AEK Athens. Kangwa resisted pressure not to play in a key…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Kings Kangwa Stands Firm Amid Transfer Pressures to Panathinaikos
GeneralJul 25, 2026

From Waiter to CEO in 13 Years: Dan Ben Shmuel Leads Benedict Group's Growth

Dan Ben Shmuel rose from waiter to CEO of the Benedict restaurant group over 13 years, taking the helm in January after the previous CEO's departure. The group, known for all-day…

SportsJul 24, 2026·4 outlets

Kings Kangwa Set to Miss Red Star Clash as He Moves to Panathinaikos

Kings Kangwa is transferring from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Panathinaikos, causing him to miss a potential Champions League qualifier against his former club Red Star Belgrade. Serbia…

SecurityJul 23, 2026

Israel Secures Largest-Ever $4 Billion Air Defense Deal with Greece

Greece has approved a $4 billion deal to buy Israeli multi-layered air defense systems, including Iron Dome and Barak MX, replacing older missile defenses amid tensions with Turke…

SportsJul 23, 2026·3 outlets

Panathinaikos Intensifies Pursuit of Zambian Midfielder Kings Kangwa

Panathinaikos is actively pursuing Zambian midfielder Kings Kangwa from Hapoel Be'er Sheva after failing to sign Brentford's Mathias Jensen, with interest also from AEK Athens.

SecurityJul 22, 2026

Greece Set to Approve €3 Billion Israeli Defense Deal Including Iron Dome and Barak Systems

Greece is set to approve a €3 billion deal to purchase advanced Israeli defense systems, including Iron Dome and Barak MX, marking its largest recent arms procurement. The deal al…

Greece Set to Approve €3 Billion Israeli Defense Deal Including Iron Dome and Barak Systems
SportsJul 22, 2026·5 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plays Kangva Amid Transfer Drama Before Vikingur Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva faced last-minute transfer drama with AEK Athens over Kings Kangwa before their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur. Despite AEK's demand that Kangwa no…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plays Kangva Amid Transfer Drama Before Vikingur Clash
SportsJul 22, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Champions League Comeback Despite Iceland Loss and Kangwa Transfer Talks

Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-1 to Vikingur Reykjavik in the Champions League qualifiers but aims to overturn the result in next week's return leg. Star player Kings Kangwa, targeted…

GeneralJul 21, 2026

Theta Boutique Hotel Launches in Greece Offering Premium Kosher Family Tourism

Theta Hotel, a new kosher boutique hotel tailored for observant Jewish families, has opened in Agios Dimitrios on Greece's Pelion Peninsula. Founded by Israeli entrepreneurs, it o…

SportsJul 21, 2026

AEK Athens Conditions Kanagawa Transfer on Player Sitting Out Tonight's Match

AEK Athens and Hapoel Be'er Sheva agreed on a 3.5 million euro transfer for Kings Kangwa, but AEK demands he not play tonight's match to keep the deal valid. Be'er Sheva wants to…

SecurityJul 21, 2026

Greece Boosts Air Force with Israeli Weapons Amid Fears of Turkey Receiving F-35 Jets

Greece is enhancing its air force with advanced Israeli weapons amid concerns over Turkey potentially acquiring U.S. F-35 jets. Greece is finalizing certification for Israeli Ramp…

Greece Boosts Air Force with Israeli Weapons Amid Fears of Turkey Receiving F-35 Jets
SportsJul 20, 2026·5 outlets

AEK Athens Warns Kings Kangwa Playing Could Jeopardize Transfer Deal

AEK Athens and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are negotiating the transfer of Kings Kangwa, with AEK demanding he be eligible for their Champions League playoff matches. Be'er Sheva wants Kan…

EconomyJul 20, 2026

Israeli Summer Travel Trends Show Shift to Family Trips and New Destinations

Israeli summer travel trends show increased family bookings and longer advance reservations, with Larnaca and Batumi leading popular destinations despite price changes. New flight…

Israeli Summer Travel Trends Show Shift to Family Trips and New Destinations
PoliticsJul 20, 2026

Flight Ticket Prices Surge as Israelis Abroad Rush to Vote in October 2026 Elections

As Israel sets its election date for October 27, 2026, Israelis abroad are rushing to buy flights home to vote, causing ticket prices to soar by up to 24% from key cities. Civic p…

Flight Ticket Prices Surge as Israelis Abroad Rush to Vote in October 2026 Elections
SportsJul 19, 2026

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Uncertainty Over Kangwa Ahead of Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing in Iceland for their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur, but star player Kings Kangwa may transfer to AEK Athens before the match due to U…

SportsJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

Jeff Dowtin Jr. Joins Napoli for EuroCup After Leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv

Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed with Italian club Napoli for the upcoming EuroCup season after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. He chose Napoli over AEK Athens and will continue his European…

GeneralJul 16, 2026

Airlines Organize Special Flights to Israel Ahead of Elections from New York, Athens, and Rome

Ahead of Israel's elections, airlines plan special flights from New York, Athens, and Rome to bring voters home, though funding remains undecided.

SportsJul 16, 2026·2 outlets

French Forward Gershon Yabusele Explains Decision to Join Panathinaikos

French forward Gershon Yabusele joined Panathinaikos in Athens, citing the club's ambitions, support from teammates Mostafa Fall and Mathias Lessort, and encouragement from fans a…