89-Year-Old Gunman Taken into Custody for Shootings at Social Security Office in Athens
Shooting Incident in Athens Leads to Arrest of 89-Year-Old Man On Tuesday, Greek authorities reported that an 89-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting that resulted in injuries to five people in Athens. The suspect was seen in security footage approaching the social security office EFKA in the Kerameikos area, walking calmly across the […]
89-year-old shooter injures 4 in two government buildings in Athens before being apprehended
Shooting Incident in Athens Government Buildings On Tuesday, an 89-year-old man reportedly opened fire in two government buildings in Athens, injuring at least four individuals in an incident that has raised concerns about Greece’s strict gun laws. The gunman was apprehended after hours of chaos. According to police, the suspect first entered a Social Security […]
Athens expands restrictions on Airbnb as mayor considers stricter measures.
As Europe deals with the challenges of overtourism, several nations are implementing measures to manage the influx of visitors, safeguard local communities, and maintain their infrastructure. Athens, Greece, is weighing stricter regulations due to escalating housing prices and a surge in tourists, according to Euronews. Athens’ Mayor Haris Doukas mentioned this week that the city […]
Hundreds to Celebrate Laken Riley at ‘Run for Your Life’ 5K in Athens, Georgia
Community members are uniting to honor Laken Hope Riley and generate support for the foundation established in her memory. This weekend, Athens will host the inaugural memorial walk-and-run, followed by a public service featuring remarks from Riley’s family and Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.). The “Run for Your Life Walk/Run 5K” is set to kick off […]
Producer Dana Eden, known for the spy thriller ‘Tehran,’ discovered deceased in Athens hotel, according to police.
Producer Dana Eden Found Dead in Athens Dana Eden, known for her work on the acclaimed Israeli series “Tehran,” was discovered dead in her hotel room in Athens, according to Greek police. She was 52 years old. The police are treating her death as a potential suicide, and she was reported missing when her brother […]
The Parthenon is without scaffolding for the first time in two centuries in Athens, Greece
Parthenon Unveiled: Scaffolding Removed After 200 Years For the first time in two centuries, Greece’s iconic historic buildings are viewable without scaffolding. If you’re thinking about visiting, now’s the time. Located atop Athens’ Acropolis, the Parthenon has been under constant restoration since the early 1800s. Recently, on October 11, reports indicated that the last piece […]
Bomb Explodes Outside Train Station in Greek Capital Athens
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – A bomb planted near the office of Hellenic Train, the main Greek railway company, exploded in a busy district of Central Athens Friday night. There were no reports of injuries. The explosion is among the widespread public in response to the 2023 railway disaster. It was Greece's worst, killing 57 people […]
Laken Riley murder trial underway in Athens, GA
The murder trial for the suspect accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley begins in Athens, Georgia. Suspect Jose Ibarra, an … source
WATCH LIVE: Rally for Harris with Doug Emhoff, Michael Stipe in Athens
Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, is scheduled to appear at a rally in Athens Thursday afternoon with former … source
Greek firefighters continue to battle deadly wildfires near Athens – updates | World news
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its gratitude to partners for their cooperation in fighting the wildfires. Share More countries set to provide aid to fight wildfires The colonel said, Vasilios Vatrakogiannis “The number of countries responding to our requests for […]