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Athens Residents Alarmed by Cracks in Buildings Near Metro Construction
Residents of Kypseli are raising concerns about cracks appearing in apartment buildings near construction sites for Athens Metro Line 4, saying the damage began after a tunnel-boring machine passed beneath the neighborhood.
Athens Is Becoming a High-Cost City Without High Incomes
How far is the Greek capital from New York, London or Paris? By the size of its paychecks, the gap is enormous. By the prices in supermarkets, cafés and real-estate listings, it is narrowing fast.
Κουφονικολάκου για Athens Pride: Μας αφορά όλους γιατί ο αγώνας συνεχίζεται
«Σε αφορά» είναι το κεντρικό σύνθημα του φετινού Pride.
Mystery Odor That Blanketed Athens Traced to Possible LPG Vessel Near Greek Coast
The investigation analyzed 164 reports submitted by citizens through Greece’s Civil Protection service and combined them with meteorological data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
From New Orleans to Athens: Georges Family Brings Capital Back to Its Roots
Ownership of Nola Athens is evenly split among five members of the Georges family.
Greece’s Top Court Weighs Future of Airbnb Rentals in Historic Athens District
The Council of State, Greece's supreme administrative court, heard arguments this week in a series of related cases concerning the legality of Airbnb-style rentals in Plaka.
Athens’ Pigeon Boom Is Becoming an Urban Health Problem
Residents in neighborhoods from Kypseli and Patissia to Pangrati report entire courtyards, balconies and building façades overtaken by nests, droppings and flocks that return year after year.
Athens Court Hands First Convictions in Greece’s Predator Spyware Scandal
Four people found guilty with a cumulative prison sentence of 126 years.
Athens Tourism Surges as the Greek Capital Breaks Seasonality
Tourism data for the Greek capital point to a strong and sustained rise in arrivals, overnight stays and, most notably, revenues.
Regulator Urges Emergency Measures for Athens Region Over Water Shortage
An emergency declaration would allow Greek authorities to bypass lengthy bureaucratic processes and rapidly approve studies, award contracts and implement infrastructure projects.
Metro, Trams and Buses Ran All Night in Athens for the First Time
Athens rolled out its first ever 24-hour public transport service this weekend, with the metro, tram and buses running through Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Athens and Washington Deepen Energy Cooperation Amid Chevron Interest in Crete
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hosted U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Athens on Thursday, with talks focused on energy security and the strategic partnership between Greece and the United States.
Flights Affected by Short - Lived Radar Problem in Athens
The incident highlighted longstanding deficiencies in Greece’s air navigation infrastructure.
Athens' Tourism Model at Risk of Becoming Unsustainable
In central Athens alone, around 15,000 such properties are now active—nearly matching the 18,700 hotel rooms in the same area.
Athens’ Water Supply Under Strain as Drought Pushes Reservoirs to Historic Lows
The continuous decline in available water in both Mornos and Evinos highlights the growing pressure on the capital’s supply system.
Sanders Slams Netanyahu and Trump, Calls for Global Left-Wing Alliance at Athens Summit
Sanders strongly condemned the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza, calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and denouncing the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.
Greek Tourism Sees Rise in Visitors but Faces Revenue Challenges
At the same time, Greece faces intensified competition from nearby destinations such as Turkey and Egypt
Gucci’s Former Athens Home Gets New Life Under French Investor
Veteran French entrepreneur Alain Bern Green is deepening his presence in Greece with the launch of two real estate firms in central Athens, signaling a strategic shift for a pair of landmark properties in upscale Kolonaki. The move marks Green’s latest step in a growing portfolio that spans tech, mining, and now high-end Athenian real estate.
Greece’s Real Estate Market Outpaces Tax Values: Islands and Athens Lead the Surge
Α feature that continues to shape the country's real estate landscape.
China-Greece Travel Ties Strengthen as Direct Flights Expand This Summer
After nearly three years of limitations that lasted until 2023, Chinese outbound tourism made a strong comeback in 2024, signaling the country’s re-entry into international travel markets.
Athens Undergoes a Tourism Boom, Edging Closer to Becoming a Year-Round Destination
Athens is witnessing a rapid expansion of its luxury accommodation offerings, especially in the central district, which now hosts 34 five-star hotels—a 62% increase compared to 2019.
Bomb Explosion Outside Hellenic Train Offices in Central Athens
No injuries were reported. Greek authorities have confirmed that the country’s Counterterrorism Unit has taken over the investigation.
Athens on Edge as Protesters Gather to Honor Victims of Tempi Train Disaster
Large demonstrations are expected in Athens, Thessaloniki, and other cities to mark the second anniversary of the deadly train crash in Tempi.
Athens Stock Exchange Sinks 2.7% Amid Global Market Jitters
The total market capitalization of the Athens Stock Exchange shrank by approximately €2.7 billion.
Athens Investment Forum: «Χρηματοδοτώντας την ισχυρή και βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη»
Στις βασικές προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η οικονομία και το τραπεζικό σύστημα και τους άξονες στους οποίους θα στηριχθεί η ανάκαμψη στη μετά την πανδημία εποχή επικεντρώθηκε η πρώτη ενότητα του 3rd Athens Investment Forum, με τίτλο: «Χρηματοδοτώντας την Ισχυρή και Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη».
Ξεκινά το 5ο «Dine Athens Restaurant Week» από την Alpha Bank
Για πέμπτη συνεχή χρονιά, πραγματοποιείται από την Alpha Bank στην Αθήνα η γαστρονομική εβδομάδα “Dine Athens Restaurant Week”, η οποία ξεκινά στις 27 Ιανουαρίου και θα διαρκέσει έως τις 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2020.
Σε «αμερικανικά χέρια» το Athens Ledra έναντι 33.050.000 ευρώ
Γόνιμος ήταν ο σημερινός πλειστηριασμός για την πώληση του ξενοδοχείου Athens Ledra, πρώην Marriot επί της λεωφόρου Συγγρού.