Athens
Rain and African Dust Blanket Athens, Residents Unearth Umbrellas
Athens experienced a brief rain shower combined with African dust on Saturday, May 16, 2026, leading residents and tourists to use umbrellas. Dust...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Three Children Removed from Neglected Athens Home Amidst Squalid Conditions
Three young children have been removed from their home in Agioi Anargyroi, Athens, after police discovered severe neglect and unhygienic living conditions. Their...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Athens Emerges as a Sustainable City Break Destination, Says Minister Kefalogianni
Athens is evolving into a strong city break destination under sustainability terms, as highlighted by Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni at the 1st...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Athens Nears 80% Bus Fleet Renewal with 1,076 New Vehicles
Athens is close to achieving an 80 percent renewal of its bus fleet, with 1,076 new vehicles either already in service or soon...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Second Teenager Dies After Joint Suicide Jump in Athens
A 17-year-old girl has died from her injuries after a joint suicide jump with another teenager from a six-floor apartment building in Ilioupoli,...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Athens Line 1 Metro to Modernize 14 Historic Trains by 2027
The Greek government has launched a significant modernization program for the Athens Line 1 urban rail network, which will see 14 historic trains...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Athens to Host “Battle of the Legends” Global Fight Event Featuring Mayweather and Zambidis
Athens, May 16 – The Greek capital will host the "Battle of the Legends" global fight event on June 27, 2026, at the...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Athens on Edge: Turkish ‘Legislative Turkography’ Threatens Aegean Peace
Athens is bracing for a new chapter in its long-standing maritime dispute with Turkey, as reports emerge of an impending Turkish draft law...
Eleni Papadopoulos3 Mins read
airBaltic Launches Direct Athens-Tallinn Flights Amid Surging Baltic Travel Demand
Direct passenger traffic between Athens and the Baltic countries has surged by 83% in the first four months of 2026, leading airBaltic to...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
New EU Security Checks Cause Significant Delays at Athens Airport
New European Union entry/exit system implemented in April has led to substantial delays for non-Schengen travelers at Athens International Airport, with wait times...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
