Ancient citadel atop a ceremonial hill in Athens
Restorers have slotted two marble blocks into gaps on the Parthenon’s western end, restoring its proportions after decades of work. The EU-funded project aims to present the temple’s geometric perfection anew as Greece continues its long-term restoration program.
Hundreds attend the Prometheia Festival near Dion to celebrate ancient Greek deities, with participants adopting antiquity-inspired names and staging torch-lit ceremonies, reflecting a revived cultural heritage.
A knife attack near the Acropolis Museum injures a man and a woman, both Greek Americans. Police detain the assailant, who appears to have psychological issues. Victims are hospitalized; the incident is described as unusual for Greece. The area remains a major tourist site.