Classical Athens

Although she was a well-travelled queen, having visited over 100 countries in the world, Elizabeth never visited Greece - at least not as queen.

The only time she was in Athens was in 1950, when she was still a princess, that is, two years before she ascended the throne of the United Kingdom.

Why she never came to Greece as a queen

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic in Athens, January 1. With vaccinations against Covid-19 having begun, Greece and the world looks ahead to 2021 with hope after a turbulent year. [Reuters]

The last full moon of 2020 rises above the Acropolis in Athens. Reaching peak illumination yesterday and on Tuesday, the moon made for a stunning tableaux with award-winning lighting designer Eleftheria Deco's new illumination of the ancient citadel. [Yiannis Liakos/InTime News]

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated on Thursday a new lift for disabled persons at the Acropolis Hill, describing it as "an emblematic project."

In "Disoriented Dance / Misled Planet," a site-specific installation at the Herod Atticus Theater, artist Dionisis Kavallieratos pokes fun at social convention with a piece inspired by the forms, customs and symbolisms expressed in movement in ancient theater.

The moon rises above the castle of Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Athens on May 6, 2020. [Petros Giannakouris/AP]

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni chaired a meeting on Monday with members of the country's Security Research Center (KEMEA) about a plan to upgrade security at the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon.

In 2019, 86 440 babies were born in Greece and 119 446 people died, which is why the population of our southern neighbour decreased by 33 006 and numbered 10 724 599, according to ANA-MPA.

The media quoted the National Statistics Service of Athens.

The 5th century BC Parthenon temple on the Athens Acropolis may be known by the wrong name, according to a study by a Dutch archaeologist published in the American Journal of Archaeology and the Dutch edition of National Geographic.

A tourist is reflected in a puddle during a rainfall as he walks in front of the 5th century B.C. Parthenon temple at the ancient Acropolis hill, in Athens, Thursday. [AP]