Ancient temple on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to Athena
In the Mediterranean, invasive silver-cheeked toadfish have damaged nets and threatened swimmers. Greece has launched a program to cull and dispose of the fish, while authorities warn of their dangerous neurotoxin. Reports span Crete to Athens, with sites in Cyprus following similar measures. Scientists link arrivals to warm seas and the Suez Canal route.
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.
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.