Authorities identify and arrest a 27-year-old man who shot a 47-year-old over personal disputes, seizing weapons, drugs, and stolen property in connection with the case

The U.S. fast-food chain launched in northern Athens with plans for two more outlets, betting on Gen Z’s appetite for global flavors and the booming ethnic food market

Athens celebrates literature with the city’s biggest book festival, bringing together 210 publishers, 285 stands, and more than 200 cultural events from September 5 to 21

The 2025–2026 program brings world-class soloists, orchestras, Greek artists, dance, jazz, and family productions to the Athens Concert Hall, with ticket presales opening September 8

A Hellenic Train service traveling from Thessaloniki to Athens collided with a herd of animals near Aliartos, causing a 95-minute delay. No injuries were reported among the 400 passengers or staff, who will receive compensation under EU regulations

Athens is more than Plaka’s cobbled streets and the marble crown of the Acropolis. For those willing to venture a little further, the Greek capital reveals hidden corners of history well beyond its tourist-filled center.

The Oscar-awarded director’s short film debuts today at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival

The strike follows escalating tensions with the government over a joint ministerial decision granting transport operations to vans, a move the taxi sector strongly opposes.

It all kicks off September 1 with Throwing Muses at Gazarte, bringing alt-rock nostalgia led by Kristin Hersh’s unmistakable voice.

FM Gerapetritis rejected Fidan’s claims, stressing that Greece neither suffers from complexes nor defines itself in reference to Turkey, and will not accept instructions from anyone.

Hoteliers in Athens and Attica are expressing concern about a decline in occupancy levels in July, a peak tourism month for the city.

A pilot program will also place the devices in taxi cabs whose drivers wish to receive training

The Greek Transport Ministry said it will be phasing out the Athens trolley bus network, citing the high cost.

The 19th-century marble fountain at the heart of Athens has reopened following its first-ever scientific conservation, bringing back its original brilliance

A wildfire in Paiania has prompted a large-scale firefighting operation, including helicopters and planes, with authorities warning residents to stay alert

Authorities in Kaisariani discovered military-grade weapons in a garbage bin, prompting a bomb disposal team response and ongoing investigations

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), as it's officially known, also placed 237th on the global list Webometrics Ranking of World Universities

A 35-year-old man allegedly used a downtown mini-market as a front for stolen items, with police seizing jewelry, cash, and smuggled products during a coordinated operation

While Greece hesitates, Europe is surging ahead: the EU targets at least 300 GW of offshore wind in the coming decades—ten times today’s output—and up to 500 GW by 2050.

The August lull in Athens offers a rare pause from the city’s usual bustle. Behind the quiet streets and slow pace, residents discover moments of introspection, gentle melancholy, and the unexpected serenity of staying behind while the city hums at a slower rhythm