Athens carries centuries of history on its shoulders — democracy, philosophy, art.  Yet in modern Europe, it has often felt overshadowed by capitals like Paris, London, or Rome

A passerby found skeletal remains near a church in Psychiko, prompting police to launch an investigation and send the bones for anthropological examination

The voting results were clear: eight votes went to Greece, three to Belgrade, while two teams chose to abstain.

Drivers stage a two-day strike against new transport regulations, closing key streets and marching to the Tourism Ministry. Essential hospital routes remain open

Before the post-war reconstruction, the avant-garde pioneers of the 1930s generation—and others with still bolder ideas—loved Athens and were not ashamed to say so.

A 17-year-old confessed to police that prejudice drove him to snatch babies in separate incidents in Athens, including one near the Acropolis. Surveillance footage and witness testimony led to his arrest

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.

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

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

The only outlier was the Cyclades, which posted a 7.4% drop in international arrivals (638,000 total). Santorini was hit hardest, with 348,000 visitors (-14.5%) and a sharp decline in domestic arrivals.

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

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

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

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

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

A 33-year-old motorist was fined €700 and had his license revoked after being clocked at nearly 200 km/h, under Greece’s stricter new traffic code

Seven air-conditioned facilities will operate across the Greek capital, with extra support for vulnerable groups, the homeless, and even stray animals as temperatures soar

The storm ended a nearly seven month dry spell in the Greek capital, catching residents and tourists off guard.

Twenty years ago, a Helios Airways Boeing 737 vanished from radio contact, triggering a tense military response before crashing near Athens—killing all 121 on board. The investigation uncovered a chain of human errors and systemic failures.