If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once

As temperatures plunge across Greece, the City of Athens rolls out round-the-clock shelters, street outreach, and emergency hotlines to safeguard homeless and vulnerable residents during an intense winter cold snap

Despite signs of cooling, new-build apartment prices in Athens remain on a steep upward path, having nearly doubled over the past decade. Find out which areas are the most expensive

Forecasters warn of a cold New Year’s transition, with localized snowfall possible in parts of the Athens region and several other areas across Greece, while overall conditions are expected to remain manageable

Severe traffic disruption hit Greece’s main highway as farmer blockades caused delays of up to 12 hours, with further road closures planned nationwide amid ongoing protests and calls for structured talks with the government

A technical fault left a train stranded in a tunnel on Athens Metro Line 3, causing delays over 30 minutes on the Airport–Plakentias–Municipal Theatre route and affecting services toward Piraeus. Authorities have not confirmed when normal service will resume

A domestic violence incident in the Gyzi neighborhood of Athens' center left a woman seriously injured and her husband dead in what authorities are treating as an apparent suicide

The victims were found unconscious after becoming trapped in a first-floor apartment blaze in Kallithea, reportedly triggered by an explosion from a heating device, as firefighters brought the fire under control

A fatal road accident on a major urban highway on Christmas Day claimed the life of a food delivery rider after a collision with a car, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the crash

A technical fault halted a long-distance passenger train on Christmas night, causing a delay of more than two hours as crews replaced the locomotive and assisted hundreds of travelers

The storm, which began around midday, affected central and southern neighborhoods including Pangrati, Ilisia, Kaisariani, Vyronas, Syntagma, Nea Smyrni, Ampelokipoi, Agia Paraskevi, Ymittos-Dafni, Alimos, Pallini, and Gerakas

Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues

All open-air street markets will operate as normal on Christmas Eve allowing shoppers to stock up on fresh produce and holiday essentials, before closing for the Christmas holidays and resuming regular operations on Saturday, December 27

Authorities in Athens have intensified inspections at bars and nightlife venues to enforce smoking bans and prevent alcohol access for minors, issuing fines and announcing tighter controls during the holiday season

Public transport services in Athens will operate on a Sunday and public holiday timetable from Christmas Eve through December 27, with additional route changes due to events and works across the capital

The suspect, who has previously served prison time on other felony conviction, is believed linked to at least four assassinations since 2024

A serious accident occurred at a supermarket in Ilisia, Athens, when an elevator collapsed. The injured man, reportedly the elevator maintenance worker, was rescued by firefighters and hospitalized for urgent medical care

In the coming months, the company will issue a tender for the expansion of the passenger terminal, with project completion expected by 2032.

From 6 p.m. onwards, Kotzia Square’s skyline will come alive as thousands of biodegradable lanterns rise into the night, carrying hopes and wishes for the year ahead in a cherished Christmas Eve tradition

A community event held on the steps of St. Andrew’s Church in Galatsi divides public opinion, raising questions about permissions and respect for religious spaces.