Rain and thunderstorms swept across Greece on October 25 and 26, with eastern mainland Greece and the Attica region among the hardest-hit areas. Measurements showed rainfall totals exceeding 100 millimeters in parts of the capital region.
Police in Attica recorded 6,522 violations, removed 1,057 driver’s licenses and immobilized 617 vehicles from October 19 to 26
Police discovered 255 cannabis plants and 27.6 kilograms of cannabis cuttings at a fully equipped hydroponic facility, with estimated potential profits of €200,000.
From energy-efficient new apartments of 100 to 170 square meters to older townhouses of up to 450 square meters, a €1 million budget offers very different options depending on location, property age and renovation needs.
Attica drew 79% of the new foreign investment projects EY recorded in Greece in 2025, up from a 57% average. Projects rose 34%, yet just six of the country’s 13 regions made the investment map.
From organic fields and forgotten crop varieties to wineries and farm-to-school gardens, Attica’s producers are opening their doors and inviting visitors to discover how food makes its way from the land to the plate
Greece’s premium department store group reported higher sales in the first half of 2026 and is expanding its brand portfolio, e-commerce operations and new Attica Beauty Store format
A kindergarten head in Ano Liosia was removed and then assaulted, allegedly by parents, after a viral video showed her harshly scolding children.
Greece’s MedWatch platform flagged 231 healthcare facilities in Attica, uncovering allegations including unqualified doctors performing medical procedures, illegal IV treatments and laboratories operating without designated scientific supervisors
The Attica Region won its first Gold Award at the Compliance Awards 2026 for modernizing its financial operations with a new accounting framework.
Greek traffic police recorded 205 alcohol-related violations and made 24 arrests during checks across central Attica, while also identifying more than 7,600 other driving offenses
Greek veterinary authorities seized and destroyed 19,448 kilograms of canned tuna from Turkey after laboratory tests found exceptionally high histamine levels, preventing the entire shipment from reaching consumers
The projects across 10 municipalities include new swimming facilities, stadium upgrades, synthetic fields, sports equipment and energy improvements under the Attica 2026-2030 development program.
Pharmacies across the Attica region will be closed for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with on-duty pharmacies remaining available to serve the public
Authorities are placing Attica and Evia under “Red Code” on Wednesday, activating additional emergency preparedness measures and increasing aerial, fire, police and military patrols
Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias highlighted 352 projects and interventions at the Thessaloniki International Fair, while Economy Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis praised Attica's progress in using European funding
Crews used specialized ultra-low-volume equipment across 10,000 acres in eastern Attica, targeting mosquito breeding grounds around the Alykes Artemidos wetland and areas of standing water
Mostly clear conditions will prevail Monday, with afternoon showers possible in mountainous areas of western and northern Greece and strong northerly winds in the Aegean
The Attica region has launched overnight large-scale spraying in eastern Attica as cases rise to 232, including 19 deaths, with operations targeting areas with high mosquito populations
WNV infections and hospitalizations surged in the last week, with experts warning numbers could increase further