Dozens of drones lit up the skies over Decelea, depicting fighter jets, helicopters, and the Greek Air Force motto “Αιέν Υψικρατείν,” climaxing with a symbolic blue fighter defeating a red one in a tribute to national pride
Included are the introduction of mandatory helmet use and the enforcement of bans, such as prohibiting the use of electric scooters on pedestrian streets.
With €2.5 billion in wage hikes, bonuses, and tax cuts, Greece is loosening its purse strings to ease household strain — cautiously, and amid widespread discontent with government performance
Gunfire erupted late Monday night in the central Athens neighborhood of Kypseli. A man was shot outside a café and later taken to hospital, while police found at least seven shell casings and launched an investigation into the attack
Farmers, livestock breeders and beekeepers from across Greece are gathering in Athens demanding faster payments, compensation for losses, and stronger state support, while accusing the government of neglecting the country’s struggling agricultural sector
Three stations on Line 2 of the Athens Metro will close earlier nightly from November 11 to December 12 for track replacement and 5G installation, with temporary bus services provided to maintain passenger access
In Greece, the new energy alignment with the United States is being celebrated as a strategic victory in the country’s ongoing maritime rivalry with Turkey
Heavy downpours turned streets into rivers and disrupted traffic across Athens on Monday, as the National Meteorological Service warned that severe weather would continue through Tuesday
After eight hours on the road, 67-year-old Ioakeim Yfantis was cheered across the finish line at the Athens Marathon, reminding everyone that endurance and spirit matter more than speed. The crowd and event officials honored his determination with heartfelt applause
All eyes turned skyward as sleek F-35s, powerful Rafales, and the famed “Zeus” F-16 demonstration team executed daring formations and high-speed passes.
“A privilege to participate in the P-TEC Conference in Athens with Secretary Chris Wright, Secretary Doug Burgum, and Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas," U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle wrote.
Prompted by growing complaints, particularly from residents in the city center, the Athens Municipality has drafted a new regulation currently open for public consultation.
It was a moment of glory for Karaiskos, who claimed his second career victory in the historic event.
According to the Athens Traffic Police, numerous major avenues—including Marathonos Avenue, Mesogeion Avenue, Vassilissis Amalias, and Vassileos Konstantinou—will remain closed to traffic.
The signing capped off a whirlwind 6th Transatlantic Partnership for Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) in the Greek capital, which witnessed a handful of major energy-related deals and agreements
The celestial phenomenon was captured by webcams and soon went viral over social media
Greek police dismantled a local drug network in Ano Liosia, arresting six people accused of turning their homes into makeshift drug shops. The suspects had fortified their houses with metal doors and security cameras to avoid detection
Despite back-to-back storms forecast for Greece this weekend, the weather during Sunday’s Athens Marathon is expected to remain dry and mild, offering favorable running conditions for participants in the city’s iconic annual race
As Athens welcomes a wave of new films this week, all eyes are on Yorgos Lanthimos and his much-anticipated “Bugonia” — a film that may mark both an arrival and a temporary farewell
On a November night in 1961, torrential rains turned Athens into a sea of mud and chaos, leaving 43 dead and thousands homeless — in what remains one of the most catastrophic floods in the Greek capital’s history.