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Athens Faces Growing Tourism Pressures: Study Highlights Fragility of City's Infrastructure

A new study on Athens' tourism capacity reveals growing pressures on the city's infrastructure, highlighting "tourism fragility" in highly saturated…

20 December 2024

Greece Proposes 30 km/h Urban Speed Limit to Boost Road Safety

Greece proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to improve road safety, reduce noise and air pollution, mirroring…

18 December 2024

Greece’s Highest Court Declares New Building Regulations Unconstitutional

Greece's highest court, the Council of State, has invalidated new building regulation provisions that allowed increased building heights and density,…

13 December 2024

Redevelopment of Messogeion Avenue in Papagos-Cholargos Set to Transform Athens Suburb

The Municipality of Papagos-Cholargos is set to transform Messogeion Avenue with a major redevelopment project aimed at improving accessibility, expanding…

9 December 2024

Greek Government Announces Overhaul in Land Development Licensing Process

The Greek government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the urban planning and building licensing process, aimed at significantly reducing…

6 December 2024

Santorini Follows Mykonos: Stricter Building Restrictions Proposed to Protect Landscape and Heritage

Santorini is set to follow Mykonos in adopting strict building restrictions to protect its iconic landscape and heritage. A proposed…

15 November 2024

Mykonos Set to Implement Stricter Building Regulations as Tensions Rise

Mykonos is set to implement stricter urban planning regulations with the proposed Special Urban Plan, which includes significant restrictions on…

13 November 2024

On This Day In 1904, One Of Greece’s Greatest War Heroes, Pavlos Melas, Passes Away

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the death of Hellenic Army officer Pavlos Melas, one of the most important war…

13 October 2024

Athens and Thessaloniki Breathe Easier with 89 Electric Garbage Trucks

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon welcome quieter, cleaner streets with the deployment of 89 electric garbage trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso.…

22 September 2024

Athens' Sidewalk Safety Issues Resurface in Global News

Athens' sidewalk safety issues have once again hit international headlines, with The Guardian highlighting the city's persistent struggles with inadequate…

2 September 2024

Astypalaia Under Threat: Mega-Tourist Village Sparks Outrage

A controversial mega-tourist village, boasting villas larger than the island's two main settlements combined, has been greenlit for Astypalaia, sparking…

25 August 2024

Greece Among Lowest in EU for Online Civic Participation in 2023

Greece ranks among the lowest in the European Union for online civic engagement, according to a recent Eurostat report. In…

4 June 2024

HACCI National Federation Unveils The Ellinikon to Australia

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation recently introduced The Ellinikon, Europe's largest urban renewal project,…

29 May 2024

Ancient Theatre of Cassope Opens to Public After 21 Centuries

The illustrious past of Cassope, an ancient city nestled in the verdant slopes, unfolds anew as the renowned theater, dormant…

16 May 2024

Ellinikon: Europe's Largest Smart City Built in Greece

In a groundbreaking development, Lamda Development's ambitious project for Ellinikon, situated on the southern coast of Athens, is swiftly gaining…

2 May 2024

Mayor Urges Suspension of Ministerial Decision on Building Heights in Athens

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has penned an open letter to Minister of Environment and Energy Theodore Skylakakis, urging the suspension…

18 April 2024

Athens: Obstacle Course for Pedestrians

Ioanna Dimitringiou, a resident of Athens, expressed her frustration with the lack of pedestrian accessibility in the city. She described…

14 April 2024

Concert of The Tiger Lillies trio was canceled in Athens due to the support of Ukraine

Residents of the Athens district of Exarchia demanded to cancel a free concert by the British trio The Tiger Lillies…

14 January 2024

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