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Clashes in Athens broke out after police forces battled with groups of protesters in central Athens after a march commemorating the 16th anniversary of Alexandros Grigoropoulos concluded on Friday evening. Protesters and anarchists hurled Molotov cocktails against anti-riot police units, who responded by firing tear gas and stun grenades. The unrest included barricades and stone-throwing, […]

A detailed guide to all the free festive events that will be taking place in Athens and Piraeus over the festive season. Could there be a better way for young and old alike to get into the holiday spirit?

The average online price for a double room in the Greek capital is 130 euros this Dec., up 7.44% compared to last year but slightly lower than Nov. by 0.75%.

Thunderstorms developed in Attica early in the morning, but is expected to subside as the day progresses. Athens should expect a mix of clouds and rain throughout the day, with temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.

Angelina Jolie's transformative portrayal of American-born Greek soprano Maria Callas takes center stage in what is undoubtedly this week’s most anticipated film

The Municipality of Athens is expected to present the results of a tourism carrying capacity study later this month.

A 39-year-old man confessed to killing his wife with a hammer and hiding her corpse in the attic for a week.

Drivers are advised to avoid central Athens as roads will be closed off starting in the afternoon for the Grigoropoulos marches.

Paris was the undisputed leader of 2024, with a significant surge in tourism

According to the Municipality of Dionysos, the water is not suitable for use by the residents of Stamata due to hyperchlorination.

The talks took place in Athens on Tuesday in preparation for the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council scheduled to take place in early 2025

The boa was 'rescued' by the Wildlife Protection and Care Association (ANIMA) and no one was harmed.

This week's top cinema releases include the latest films by Francis Ford Coppola and Uberto Pasolini, a religious thriller starring Hugh Grant and dramas from Canada and the UK

The Greek capital, awarded for its unique cultural experiences, went up against 14 other cities for the 2024 award.

Here’s a look at the shop hours in Greece for Christmas and New Year’s which go into effect in Athens and Piraeus on Dec.12.

The Municipality of Athens is offering free guided tours to museums, monuments and archaeological sites all over Athens.

The Mayor of Athens invites young and old to the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Syntagma Square this Thursday at 6pm.

The findings showed the Greek capital recording a 31% rise in demand on a year-on-year basis for short-term bookings

Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s role in EU-NATO defense cooperation, and called for increased investment and anti-missile protection.

This will be Secretary General Mark Rutte's first trip official visit to Athens in his current role at NATO, and he is scheduled to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.