central Athens
Greece
Athens the Second Most Densely-Populated Area in Europe
The density of population in central Athens is the second highest in Europe, according to data published recently by the European statistical service, Eurostat.
Two other areas of the Greek capital also feature in the top ten most densely populated...
Crime
Vandals Create Unrest in Central Athens in Support of Convicted Terrorist Koufontinas
A group of vandals disrupted traffic on central Athens' Patission Avenue on Monday afternoon, setting trash bins on fire and scattering fliers in support of convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufontinas.
The unrest took place outside the Athens University of Economics and...
Greece
Tight Security Measures in Athens Ahead of Prespa Agreement Vote
The Greek police are bracing for possible violence at a demonstration against the Prespa Agreement which is scheduled to take place in Athens on Thursday evening.
The metro station at Syntagma Square will be closed from 16:30 local time (14:30 G.M.T.)...
Culture
After 53 Years, Athens' Kentrikon Restaurant Serves its Last Meal
One of the most historic eateries in central Athens has served its last meal. Kentrikon Restaurant, which earned a reputation for serving quality, home-style meals to a clientele of famous musicians, actors, and politicians, has shut its doors after...
Greece
Greek Police Investigating Suspicious Envelope Revealed by Anonymous Caller
An anonymous caller revealed the location of an envelope at a central spot in Athens last month and claimed responsibility for the bomb attack by militants outside the Federation of Greek Enterprises building, near the parliament in central Athens...