Two protesters from the Alexandras Avenue refugee housing community known as Prosfygika have ended their hunger strike after one was hospitalized in critical condition, while pressure grows for negotiations over the area's future

A redevelopment plan for the historic Alexandras Avenue refugee blocks has sparked overnight protests at the regional governor's home and left a long-term hunger striker fighting for his life, as private owners demand answers about their flats.

The city center remains a key area of interest, with an average asking price of 2,524 euros per square meter, reflecting a 5.21% increase from February 2024.

Urgent measures include works on the Illisos River, initially a tributary of Kifissos, to increase drainage capacity in case of flood.

The Aenaon Metropolitan Park, a Mediterranean seaside oasis in southern Athens, is scheduled to open to the public by 2028

The Greek Hospitality Awards, now in their tenth year, are one of the premier tourism industry events at the European level.

Development comes after several arrests, including within the Attica Regional government, on charges of blackmailing business owners by threatening to write-up violations

Suspects in extortion ring include Athens municipal and regional government employees as well as two culture ministry staff members