Sexual orientation, memories, friendships, sci-fi, next-door lives and stories of resistance come alive in 45 shorts during Athens’ Short Film Festival 8th edition, December 11–14

A delegation of farmers from Crete is travelling to Athens for a meeting with senior government officials, while demonstrations and building occupations continue on the island as they await official responses to their demands

As the Athens Science Festival returns from December 18-21 at the Athens Conservatory, this year’s edition transforms into 'The Christmas Lab' — a festive science celebration designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery for visitors of all ages

The local Commercial Associations have released their recommended schedules for the Christmas and New Year period, noting that these hours remain indicative and optional.

A car driver attacked a bus operator in the Athens district of Zografou after a brief traffic disagreement, leaving the victim hospitalized as police search for the suspect

Commuters are encouraged to borrow books and join the weekend events. Organizers hope to expand the pilot program to more Athens metro stations.

If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once

Greece launches a new digital traffic safety initiative with cameras in eight high-risk areas of Athens and surrounding Attica, aiming to reduce accidents, automate violation detection, and improve transparency in traffic enforcement

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed during a planned ambush arranged through TikTok, with the alleged attackers boasting about the assault online as police investigate the circumstances of the violent incident

Despite intense storms and frequent flood alerts, Attica now faces an officially declared drought emergency. Years of prolonged dryness have drained reservoirs, forcing authorities to confront a water crisis reminiscent of the severe shortages of 1988–1994

The Athens International Airport toppled the famous Paris Orly Airport from the top ten list. According to the Eurostat data.

Greece begins dismantling its historic trolleybus network, starting in Piraeus, as electric buses roll out in their place—cutting operating costs by more than half and paving the way for modernized urban transport

No injuries were reported, only material damages to an unmarked police car

As the year winds down, Athens opens its arms to December’s charm. Festivals, music, theatre, and festive corners invite you to step out, slow down, and savor the season. Here’s a selection of moments you might like to add to your agenda

At a high-level panel on the Middle East’s future, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned that the Gaza conflict remains unresolved, while Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou highlighted a rapidly changing regional landscape

In terms of foreign policy, Mitsotakis told To Vima publisher Yiannis Pretenteris at the Athens Policy Dialogues event that his government’s goal is to maintain an 'operational' relationship with an often-difficult neighbor, namely, Turkey

In Attica prefecture, which hosts the Greek capital and roughly half the country’s population, witnessed record amounts of rainfall, which in some locations exceeded 200 millimeters over the past few days.

Tourism remains a cornerstone of the Greek economy, a trend reinforced by OECD projections.

The organizers announced January 14, 2026, as the new screening date after severe weather forced the postponement of the anniversary documentary event honoring Maria Callas’ birthday, which was to be held in the presence of Monica Bellucci

The second day of the Athens conference brought senior political leaders, diplomats and analysts together for high-level discussions on shifting geopolitics, economic competition, maritime security, and the future of the Middle East.