Two men on a motorcycle opened fire at the entrance of a residential building in Ilioupoli early Thursday, causing property damage but no reported injuries. Police are investigating the motive
The tool by Climate TRACE shows how emissions from Athens’ super emitters — and thousands of facilities worldwide — expose 1.6 billion people to deadly air pollution linked to nearly 9 million deaths each year.
The suspect, who says he is homeless and has previous run-ins with the authorities, now faces charges of attempted homicide, causing severe bodily harm, and violence against officers.
Turkey cancelled the planned meeting between President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Mitsotakis at the UN, citing early announcement of the summit by Greece, a move described by Turkish media as “Turkophobia” and a diplomatic misstep
A technical malfunction in an escalator caused smoke and triggered an alarm, forcing trains to pass through Evangelismos station without stopping
Runners from 56 countries will set off from the foot of the Acropolis in Athens to Sparta on Saturday. Rolling road closures have been announced.
A portion of the festival’s proceeds will support SOS Children’s Villages and the Panhellenic Musicians’ Solidarity Fund, while free entry is guaranteed for socially vulnerable groups.
The newly elected Archbishop of Sinai, Symeon, whose ecclesiastical title means he is now the abbot of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery
Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis, City of Athens, from 27–29 September with 110+ coffee brands, world-class baristas, tastings, workshops, championships, street food, stand-up comedy, and live DJ sets
A standout achievement is the Master’s in Business Analytics, the only Greek program to be featured in the global Business Analytics category.
Athens carries centuries of history on its shoulders — democracy, philosophy, art. Yet in modern Europe, it has often felt overshadowed by capitals like Paris, London, or Rome
Central Kifisia has shown the strongest momentum, recording a 50% increase between 2019 and 2025.
SATA contends that recent government decisions threaten the viability of the taxi profession by opening urban transport to private cars with drivers.
The Athens English Comedy Club presents Charlie Mac’s hit show “FCK THEM KIDS”* on September 23, bringing his sharp wit and fearless storytelling to Greek audiences for the first time
The news comes on the heels of numerous reports revealing that Athens has enough water for just the next 2 years
With traffic worsening in Athens, experts highlight Paris’s transformation into a bike- and pedestrian-friendly city as a model for change
According to the piece, Brussels is the “capital” of gun violence, with violence related to criminal drug gangs escalating in suburbs.
Through art, the Gaza Biennale global exhibition transcends barriers, carrying Palestinian voices to audiences worldwide and reaffirming their right to be heard—a testament to resilience and the enduring power of creativity. The Greek Pavilion is on view at the Lofos (Hill) Art Project until November 4
Police evacuated the River West shopping center in Athens after a caller claimed a bomb had been planted. Explosives experts were deployed to inspect the premises, while no timeframe for the alleged device was given
The strike begins at midnight on Sunday and ends at 6 p.m. on Monday.