Athens

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...

Shabab in Arabic means friends. Along these lines, Shabab web radio, based in Athens, caters to refugees and migrants who live or are stranded in Greece. The multicultural internet radio station broadcasts news, music, entertainment programs and information that is...

Greece is the European Champion in Deaf Women's Basketball after beating Lithuania 52-41 in the final that took place at Nick Galis Hall in Athens. The team of coach Athina Zerva made it to the final easily and won the trophy...

  A hailstorm in Athens on Tuesday gave hope to firemen battling at two fronts to keep the fire at Dervenohoria, northwest of Athens, under control. The fire, raging out of control since Saturday, has swallowed an estimated 1,200 acres of...