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What Can €1 Million Buy You in Athens’ Most Expensive Neighborhoods?

A budget of approximately €1 million can buy a newly built apartment of around 100 square meters or a considerably larger older home in Athens’ northern and southern suburbs, according to a property market assessment by Premier Realty. The findings,...

Man Shot Dead in Affluent Athens Suburb as Police Probe Possible Gangland Motive

A man with a criminal history was found shot dead in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada early Sunday, October 11, in what authorities suspect may have been a gangland-style execution. The victim's body was discovered shortly after 1 a.m....

Athens: The Capital With the Longest Coastline for Swimming

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and ancient landmarks but also for its extensive coastline. There are an abundance of beaches for swimming at the Greek capital. Unlike many other capital...

Athens Riviera: A Mosaic of Luxury for Every Lifestyle

The Athens Riviera is rapidly establishing itself as one of Europe’s most dynamic luxury real estate markets for 2024–2025, attracting high-net-worth individuals from across the globe. According to Corina Saia, CEO of Premier Realty Greece, each coastal enclave along the...

Severe Weather Claims Two Lives as Storms Batter Greece

Severe weather has left two dead, as torrential rain and gale-force winds swept across much of Greece, with the Athens metropolitan area at the epicenter of the storm. A 56-year-old woman lost her life in Ano Glyfada after being swept...

Athens Metro Push Toward the Coast Signals New Era for Urban Growth and Mobility

  Athens is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious public transport upgrades, as the capital city of Greece prioritizes metro expansion toward the southern coast in direct connection with the large-scale redevelopment of Ellinikon, the former international airport....

Two Kurdish Turks Killed in Athens Mafia-Style Shooting

Two Kurdish Turks were killed and one was seriously injured in a mafia-style shooting in the Athens suburb of Glyfada. The incident occurred after 10 a.m. outside an OPAP gaming store at the intersection of Mikras Asias and Lefkosias streets....

Greeks Harvest City Olive Trees for Free Oil Amid Rising Prices

As global prices of olive oil continue to soar to exceptionally high levels, communities in Greece are improvising, using city olive trees to support the most vulnerable in meeting their families' olive oil needs. Greek communities have found a way...

Greece Aims for Top Spot in Accessible Beaches for the Disabled

Greece aims to be the top country in terms of accessible beaches for disabled persons. The country's goal is to accommodate a larger number of visitors with physical handicaps or needs. Currently, more than 250 beaches throughout Greece are accessible...

Shark Spotted at a Marina Just South of Athens, Greece

On Monday, a shark was spotted swimming in the swallows at a marina in Glyfada, just south of Athens, Greece. Videos uploaded on social media show people trying to push the fish away into deeper waters. After a few agonizing...