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Night of unrest in downtown Athens' region of Exarcheia – 11 Cars Burned, 72 Detentions

With 10 million visitors expected, Athens doubles down on innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships.

Anyone who lives in Athens knows firsthand what sunny days mean: bustling neighborhood cafés, couples strolling along the coastline, and even the boldest taking their first dip in the sea. The Greek capital ranked among the sunniest cities in Europe, yet surprisingly, it does not top the list, according to a new survey by holiday […]

A 57-year-old man was found dead on the sidewalk outside a restaurant in the Omonia area of Athens on March 24.

The city of Athens will participate in the celebrations of “Earth Hour” this Saturday, aiming to raise awareness about global warming. As part of the initiative, lights will be turned off from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM at key landmarks in the Greek capital, including the City Hall in Kotzia Square, the municipal buildings on […]

Moody’s upgraded the credit rating of the Municipality of Athens, according to an official statement released by the Municipality, reflecting the city’s ongoing financial progress. “The City of Athens looks toward the future with confidence, reinforced by positive ratings that confirm its steady course,” the statement reads. The global firm raised the rating to Baa3 […]

Awareness, art, and advocacy events take place in Athens on March 8-9 to celebrate International Women’s Day.

According to police reports, the elderly driver’s vehicle crashed into a taxi ahead, which then collided with another car in front of it.

At 11:00 am, children's carnival festivities featuring animators and face painting will be held at Dimitris Beis Park, Dionysiou Areopagitou Pedestrian Street, and Filopappou Hill.

Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in central Athens is set to reopen in March after years of delays and political disputes.

Greek police will effect temporary traffic restrictions on Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2, due to film shootings on Panepistimiou Ave. and Riga Feraiou Street in central Athens. Vehicular traffic will be temporarily and gradually halted from 6:00 PM on Saturday until midnight on Sunday in the following areas within the Municipality of Athens: […]

Temporary adjustments to traffic in the Greek capital will be in place from January 18 to February 18.

The discovery by the group called “Geomythiki” was made at the end of 2024 and marks the third subterranean lake in the region

The olive tree is one of several relocated as part of an Ergose program to save trees from new project properties.

According to reports, unidentified perpetrators targeted six supermarkets in Zografou, Kypseli, Kaisariani, Glyfada, and Patissia.

The fact that the tourism profile of the capital is changing is also evident from other data, such as traveler searches on Google for Athens, which have increased by up to 50% annually for 2025.

According to the latest forecast data presented, a cold front is set to descend upon the Balkans and Eastern Europe between December 20 and 25 with the potential for it to extend southward. 

In Athens, expect alternating periods of clear skies and cloudiness throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 16°C, with northerly winds at 3–4 Beaufort, briefly reaching 5 Beaufort in the afternoon.

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

Upon closer inspection, it was found that apart from a small gas canister, the bag also contained two bottles of flammable liquid, two fire starters, fuses, and matches