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Europe’s ‘Mega-Metro’ to Connect Athens with 40 Cities by 2040

A highly ambitious transportation proposal, dubbed "Starline," aims to connect Athens with approximately 40 other destinations in Europe through a high-speed rail network...

Athens Plants Lemon Grove in Koukaki for World Environment Day

A grove of 50 young lemon trees has been planted in Athens' central Koukaki district to mark World Environment Day. This initiative aims...

Man Arrested for Brush Fire Near Athens Park; Beehive Smoking Suspected Cause

A 45-year-old man was arrested Thursday night in connection with a brush fire that erupted in Veikou Grove, a wooded park near Filothei,...

Final Defendant Pleads Guilty in Athens Gang-Related Drive-By Shooting Case

Julian Cubillos, the final defendant in a gang-related drive-by shooting that killed 3-year-old Kyron Smith in Athens two years ago, has pleaded guilty...

Athens City Center Road Closures for Run Bike Care Race on June 7, 2026

Athens city center will experience significant road closures and traffic disruptions on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM due...

Athens Photo Festival 2026 Opens at Benaki Museum, Featuring 70 Artists from 34 Countries

The Athens Photo Festival 2026, the largest international photography event in Greece, will open on Wednesday, June 10th, at the Benaki Museum /...

Minister Kikilias: Safety is Top Priority for Greek Shipping at Xinde Marine Forum Athens 2026

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, addressed the Xinde Marine Forum Athens 2026 in Piraeus, emphasizing safety as the foremost...

Athens Epidaurus Festival 2026: 33 Essential Highlights Unveiled

The Athens Epidaurus Festival returns in 2026 with a new artistic chapter under director Michail Marmarinos, presenting a diverse program across Athens and...

Athens Electricity Forum Advances EU Electricity Market Integration Amid Geopolitical Urgency

The Athens Electricity Forum, held on June 4, 2026, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the urgent integration of the Energy Community into...

Athens Kallithea Secures Konstantinos Provydakis, Reinforces Defense

Athens Kallithea has announced the signing of 30-year-old right-back Konstantinos Provydakis, reinforcing their defense ahead of the new Super League 2 season. This...

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