According to reports, the man, aged 74, had a gunshot wound to the head. The woman has not yet been identified due to the advanced decomposition.
The city will temporarily shut 38 businesses for unauthorized use of public space, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce regulations and protect pedestrian areas in central Athens
A one-month-old baby was discovered near the Acropolis and taken to hospital. Hours later, the child’s mother appeared at a police station claiming her baby had vanished while under another man’s care
A 34-year-old woman was discovered lifeless in her apartment with her newborn, also deceased, while her two young children were inside the home. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy
Buses, metro, tram, and trolley lines in Athens will run until 1 a.m. on September 4 to accommodate thousands attending a tribute concert at the Panathenaic Stadium honoring the late singer Stelios Kazantzidis
Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, starring Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill, arrives in Greece after acclaimed screenings in Toronto and Hollywood
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