The heavily-used underground line connects greater Athens-Piraeus with the international airport

Political leaders, diplomats and security experts from Greece and abroad will gather in Athens on Thursday and Friday for a major conference examining shifting dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Libyan parliament leader Aguila Saleh Issa will make his first official visit to Greece, meeting Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis as Athens reiterates its opposition to the Turkey–Libya maritime agreement

The club manager was arrested after authorities discovered underage patrons consuming alcohol, part of ongoing targeted inspections across Athens to protect minors

The videos were shot last Thursday afternoon, when the Christmas tree in Athens’ main Syntagma Square was lit during a ceremony, officially marking the start of the festive season in dazzling way manner

Levels at lakes Mornos and Yliki have dropped to decades-old low levels, even with precipitation last month (November 2025) easily exceeded average monthly rainfall

Greek authorities are exploring a pilot restriction on heavy vehicles between 7:00–10:00 AM to reduce congestion on Kifissos, though experts warn bottlenecks may shift to adjacent hours

The University of Athens receives its second Jean Monnet Chair, recognizing its expanding role in humanitarian health, crisis management and peace-building across Europe and the region

The final weekend of November brings a vibrant mix of culture and holiday atmosphere across Athens — exhibitions, illuminated Christmas villages, opera, live electronica and more

Hans Zimmer has composed music for more than 150 films and has won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score—for The Lion King and Dune

Shadow theatre, puppetry, musicals, dance and international shows promise young audiences a journey into magical worlds.

Heavy downpours in Athens from Cyclone Adel create flooding but do little to replenish reservoirs or groundwater, highlighting the need for steady, prolonged rainfall to address the region’s drought crisis

Pedion tou Areos welcomes the holiday season with the return of the Christmas Village—an illuminated park filled with music, performances, festive flavors and winter magic. The festivities launch November 28, with the park’s tree-lighting ceremony at 7pm

A family-friendly guide to everything waiting for you at the brightest celebration of the season — open until January 6

Yesterday, a 19-meter tree adorned with 168,000 lights lit up central Athens, marking the start of festive celebrations with music, performances, and city-wide decorations

Severe storms from Storm Adel have caused major flooding in Athens, forcing road closures and unusual crossings as residents navigate submerged streets

Severe weather system “Adel” is sweeping across Greece, flooding streets in Athens and placing several regions under a red alert as authorities warn of intense storms, hail and dangerous conditions through Saturday

This recommendation follows similar decisions for the small islands of Leros and Patmos, in a bid to combat and reverse serious water shortages

Roberta Metsola will hold high-level meetings with Greek leaders and inaugurate a new Europe-focused visitor center during her official visit to Athens.

Athens launches its holiday season on November 27 with the lighting of its 19-meter Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, a large open celebration featuring live performances and the unveiling of the city’s festive decorations.