Athens

When Nathaly Eiche, a young Esthonian model boarded an Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Athens she had no idea about the surprise that was waiting for her. Her boyfriend, Jurgen Bogner had booked a summer vacation in Greece...

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis sent a letter to Citizen Protection and Migration Policy Ministers Nikos Toskas and Yannis Mouzalas asking for the evacuation of squats used for migrant accommodation. In the letter, that was also forwarded to Prime Minister Alexis...

Hellenic Police have arrested 128 people who were involved in an illegal electronic betting ring, seizing computers, intercol systems and over 150,000 euros in cash. The gang consisted mainly of Taiwanese nationals, several other foreigners, and three Greeks. The arrests...

The neighborhood of Exarchia in the center of Athens is known for its unique shops, free-spirited atmosphere and unfortunately for violence and drugs as well. In fact, a recent resolution that the City of Athens passed on Thursday states that...

The new webportal trip2athens.com was launched as the official electronic city guide for the Greek capital on Tuesday, with hopes that it will become the central point for promoting and advertising tourism-related activities in Athens and Attica. The portal...

Exarchia, a central suburb of Athens known as being a cesspool of anarchy, was once again gripped by violence shortly after midnight on Saturday that continued until the early hours of Sunday. A group of youth headed from Exarchia...

 No bidders came forward on Wednesday for the auction of the Athens Ledra Hotel, causing the auction to be postponed until September. The hotel, a former Ledra Marriott chain hotel, is located on Syngrou Avenue in the Athens suburb of...

Stop being a tourist – start becoming an explorer! Here's an account of a real local tour of Greece's capital, Athens.

The Athens Democracy Forum being organized by The New York Times is set to bring together some of the most prominent speakers that are leading the way in their respected fields. Business Leaders, statesman, economists and academics are all preparing...

On Saturday a newly formed group calling itself Armed Militia Groups claimed responsibility for last month's execution-style murder of an Arab drug dealer in the neighborhood of Exarchia in Athens. The 36-year-old victim is known as "Habibi" and is believed to...