Athens

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas wants the unregulated expansion of multi-story concrete buildings to stop.

Every year, Post Office Travel Money compares the costs of short breaks in cities across Europe for UK holidaymakers

‘This is Athens City Festival’ Highlights Athens Food Fest The Athens Street Food Festival, the largest of its kind in Greece, which has defined street food culture in our country, kicks off this weekend, from May 10 to May 12, inviting foodies to savor flavors from every corner of the world. Acclaimed radio producers and […]

The incident at the central Athens hotel ended quickly, according to sources

Funding has been secured for a number of wider Athens upgrade projects at the National Garden, Syntagma Square, and Plato’s Academy Park

Traffic congestion reported on many outbound routes ahead of the Orthodox Easter holidays, with Easter (Pascha) Sunday falling on May 5.

The Challengers (2024) Tashi, once a tennis prodigy turned coach after an injury, is married to Art, a tennis champion on a downward spiral. Tashi’s stategy for her husband’s redemption takes a twist when Art has to confront his ex-best friend, Patrick, and Tashi’s former boyfriend on the court. Director: Luca Guadagnino Cast: Zendaya, Josh […]

Among this weekend's suggested activities, you'll find a sustainable fashion fair with free admission, two cinephile screenings, an English-speaking theatrical performance and an art exhibition

‘My Cuba’ Photo Exhibition Blank Wall Gallery invites us to embark on a visual journey to Cuba through its photographic exhibition titled My Cuba featuring shots from various locations of the country. The photographs showcased at the exhibition were captured during a photography workshop in Cuba, organized by the photography group “Diadromes” (in Greek: “Routes”). […]

The race starts at 9 in the morning and is expected to finish after 12 noon

Tourism stakeholders convened at the Europe Gala Ceremony 2024 in the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin for the spectacular presentation of the best of the best in the continent’s industry

Protests against a draft bill expected to be passed on Friday in Greece's Parliament continue; latter foresees recognition of non-state, non-profit higher education institutions in the country as affiliates of foreign schools

The affected areas include key thoroughfares adjacent to criss-crossing Syntagma Square, which lies across from Parliament in central Athens

No ferries, flights, trains or taxis in Athens on Wednesday after labor unions announced a 24-hour nationwide strike

Looking ahead, the forecast is troubling. Climate model simulations for the period 2046-2065, under the most adverse scenario (RCP8.5), paint a bleak picture, projecting further escalation of thermal stress on the Greek capital

As stated by Rizos Maroudas, a member of the coordinating committee of the roadblocks, speaking on ERT yesterday, they are considering either blocking roads or pursuing other forms of mobilization.

Police estimate between 150-180 tractors are heading towards Athens, but many farmers are arriving via buses and private vehicles

"In this way, we both safeguard democracy and secure the interests of the Greek People, in the best possible way," the head of the Greek Orthodox Church said in an interview

Regarding GDP per capita, the capital is again at the top with 23,335 euros, with the North Aegean being at the bottom position with 10,658 euros

Patission Street, Athens, Wednesday, 10.30 am Seven tourists pull up in front of the Technical University, their engines turned off, waiting for students on a school trip to the National Archaeological Museum. They are parked in a bus lane, right next to the “no stopping or parking” sign and under the cables that provide power […]