The Greek capital's historic center hosts 60% of tourist beds, highlighting persistent pressure despite licensing restrictions

Haris Doukas says the city will provide emergency cash payments and temporary housing to impacted residents, as rescue crews comb the rubble of the four-story block that came down in central Athens.

The Greek capital draws millions of visitors, but the Municipality gets little in return. TO BHMA International Edition speaks with Athens Mayor Haris Doukas about housing pressures, funding and the city's push for greater control over tourism policy

After five unforgettable years, Maestro in Blue takes its final bow. Filming has wrapped, closing the chapter on one of Greece’s biggest TV success stories.

Haris Doukas and Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni exchanged sharp criticism over how to handle tourism pressure in Athens, with the Plaka district at the center of the dispute

The Mayor of Athens exchanged gifts with Prince Albert II of Monaco and gave him a guided tour of Athens City Hall

Through the Novoville app, residents in Athens and other Greek cities can report everyday urban problems—such as cars blocking disabled ramps—with a few taps, helping municipalities respond faster without in-person complaints.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said the pool is returning “safe, fully functional, and accessible to everyone,” noting that coordinated efforts and systematic work have restored public access to a key sports facility.

Five mayors from Greece’s largest cities urge the government to reverse plans to abolish local school committees, warning that centralization is already causing delays, bureaucracy and serious operational problems in public schools

A new bill would divert millions in traffic fine revenues from municipalities to police and military welfare funds, sparking backlash from local officials who accuse the central government of undermining local autonomy

In 2019, de Blasio launched The Journey Home, a pioneering six-point action plan aimed at tackling long-term homelessness.