Acropolis goes dark
Athens’ Acropolis went dark for Earth Hour on Mar 28, 2026 as part of global climate action — the Greek Parliament also participated and the Panathenaic Stadium staged 150 children forming a glowing “60” with flashlights. (athens-times.com) The coordinated blackout underscored how iconic archaeological landmarks are being used for environmental awareness and public engagement. (athens-times.com)
Earth Hour 2026 marked the campaign’s 20th anniversary and was held on March 28, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. local time. (earthhour.org) Organisers said landmarks, homes and businesses across more than 80 countries took part in the global lights‑out observance. (in.gr) Athens International Airport announced it would dim building and parking lights, notify passengers by terminal announcements and reduce retail lighting as part of the city’s coordinated participation, and the airport holds Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+. (news.gtp.gr) The Greek Guiding Association (Σώμα Ελληνικού Οδηγισμού, SEO) is Greece’s national guiding body with roughly 10,682 members and affiliation to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. (en.wikipedia.org) Event coverage in Athens included drone footage credited to Orange Press Agency and wide distribution of still images by international wire services, with Reuters and photo agencies circulating images from the night. (tovima.com) Organisers urged hosts to register local events on the official Earth Hour platform and WWF promoted complementary education programmes such as school "Wild Worlds" activities to extend engagement beyond the one‑hour switch‑off. (earthhour.org)
