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A malfunction in the wheels forced the plane carrying the 51-year-old DJ to make an emergency landing in Athens instead of Mykonos, and from there things only escalated: the Israeli passengers were forced to remain on the plane, while the pilot threatened to call the police. "People were going crazy."

An Arkia plane en route to Mykonos landed in Athens due to a technical malfunction. Israelis have been stuck on board for over an hour and are demanding to leave, against crew instructions. Among the passengers is music producer Skazi.

Airline Aegean has announced a massive discount campaign of up to 40% on flights from Tel Aviv to Athens and other destinations, but to enjoy the special prices you will need to book tickets by the beginning of September.

The Israeli influx into Greece, which accelerated after October 7, is no longer necessarily viewed favorably by some of the locals. Greece is still friendly to Israelis, certainly compared to other countries, but some are losing patience with us.

A man and a woman were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Athens after being identified as Israelis. The incident occurred during a "day of rage" held in Greece on Sunday. Footage from social media shows a protester pushing the man and another kicking him. The crowd chanted at the couple: "Free Palestine" and "Zionist murderers." A local resident rescued the two from the scene while...

Sharif Ahmadzai, a boxing champion who immigrated to Greece from Afghanistan, is suspected of killing Elizabeth Ross, stuffing her remains into a suitcase, and dumping them in an abandoned house in the Greek capital. The refugee claims he found the Scottish volunteer, who helped refugees, already dead and only disposed of her body to steal her money.

The body of 38-year-old Elizabeth Jane Ross, a Scottish volunteer who assisted refugees and the homeless in Greece, was discovered in an abandoned Athens building on July 18. A 26-year-old Afghan national was arrested nearly two weeks later after being caught on CCTV using the victim's credit cards. Investigators believe he also impersonated Ross in text messages to her father to delay the...

At least two people were killed in a collision of firefighting helicopters west of Athens. Authorities have launched a search for the crews in the Psatha area, as emergency forces continue to battle wildfires.

The body of a 38-year-old British woman was discovered in a derelict building in the center of the Greek capital. Authorities identified the victim 11 days later after fingerprint checks in local databases proved unsuccessful. Investigators are currently working to trace her movements since arriving in Greece and identify her contacts.

The State Department called on American citizens around the world to exercise increased vigilance against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East and fears of escalation. Hours later, two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, but Greek authorities clarified that there is no indication of a link between the incident and terrorism or the warning.