sport
Athens Marathon Returns to Historic Battlefield Start in November 2026
Major races and training options highlight the city's running infrastructure ahead of next year's events.
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sport
Athens IT Leads Partidito Amateur Table Heading Into Next Phase
The institute side holds the top spot in the Athens category as the local amateur season readies for its next phase.
news
Athens Officials Approve Multiple Development Projects Addressing Housing and Infrastructure
Commission actions address housing, infrastructure and industrial rules in a series of votes this year.
sport
Athens High School Athletics Releases Fall, Winter Schedules Through December
Cross country, volleyball and basketball teams line up contests from mid-October through December.
Politics
Greece's €6.5 billion housing plan transforms Athens households and landlord practices
A national housing plan includes social housing, vacant-property activation, student housing and measures affecting Athens residents and landlords.
sport
Athens Boys Basketball Defeats Lawrence County 69-57
A strong performance from local players offers a timely reminder of how residents can step into organized sports here.
news
Athens Becomes First Greek Municipality Joining Open Government Partnership
The July 30 decision makes Athens the first Greek municipality to join the global Open Government Partnership Local programme.
news
Athens Advocates Push City to Expand Downtown Safety Ambassador Program
Local nonprofit SafeD Athens presses city leaders to fund patrols, escorts and camera-linked monitoring drawn from resident feedback.
finance
Athens Property Outlook Clouds as Global Risk-Off Session Pushes Up Energy Costs
A broad retreat on Wall Street and a sharp rally in crude oil prices are tightening the financial conditions that underpin Greece's construction rebound and household borrowing appetite.
sport
79 Endurance Events Transform Athens Training Scene in 2026
Weekly sessions and major races are giving Athens runners regular outlets to train together.
sport
Athens Youth Sports Leagues Open Registration for New Season
Recent local team results underscore the value of early participation through established programs in Athens, GA.
community
Athens Nightlife Surges in Psyrri as Summer Crowds Pack Venues
Venues across Psyrri and nearby areas report packed nights as summer evenings pull residents outdoors.
community
Athens Offers Dozens of Music, Markets, and Open-Air Events This Weekend
Athens locals and visitors have dozens of options for music, markets and open-air screenings across the city this weekend.
wellness
Athens Residents Transform Daily Walks Into Powerful Mindfulness Practice
Athens residents are learning to slow their pace on familiar routes to build focus during everyday movement.
wellness
Athens Shift Workers Combat Sleep Loss During Summer Tourism Rush
Athens employees on night and rotating shifts are adopting targeted adjustments to protect sleep quality during the summer tourism surge.
Politics
Athens Revises Energy Subsidy, Affecting Household Utility Bills This Election
Athens households could face shifts in annual utility payments under the city council's proposed revision to its energy assistance allocation.
wellness
Athens Dog Parks Transform Into Fitness Hubs for Active Residents
Athens residents are turning to select green spaces where leashes and workout mats share the same paths.
news
Banks Donate €160 Million to Modernize Greece's Top Universities
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the donation from the four systemic banks to modernize facilities at three major institutions.
news
Downtown Athens Businesses Generate 6.5% of County Tax Revenue on Minimal Land
A 2017 analysis shows the central business core's outsized role in taxes, jobs and visitor spending as new housing and hotels continue to rise.
news
New Residencies Rise at Hellinikon as Athens Tackles Housing Pressure
A new residential project is taking form on the former airport grounds, giving Athens another option as neighborhoods evolve under housing pressure.
sport
Ellinikon Sports Park Opens September With New Tracks, Pools, Pitches
The first phase of the redeveloped former airport site delivers new tracks, pitches and pools that target both local amateurs and visiting teams.
sport
Athens Clubs End Leadership Dispute, Strengthen Greek Super League Operations
Olympiakos and Panathinaikos owners settle months of disagreement, opening space for steadier operations in Greek domestic competition.
news
Private Investment Transforms Athens Riviera as Ellinikon Development Accelerates
Developments at Ellinikon bring new roads, utilities and the country's tallest tower to the capital's southern coast.
news
Outside Developers Buy Athens Homes, Displace Long-Term Residents
Longtime residents describe being displaced as properties change hands and rents rise beyond reach.
sport
Youth Sports Clubs Build Stronger Athens Communities Through New Programs
Programs offering seasonal leagues, inclusive sessions and leadership training allow young participants to develop skills while connecting with coaches, families and local venues.
finance
Athens Rents Surge as Wages Grow Over Past Decade
A Deutsche Bank survey cited by Kathimerini found strong wage growth in Athens over a decade while rents for larger homes rose sharply.
Technology
Athens Tech Boom Creates 5,000 Jobs but Raises Ethics Concerns
Professionals navigating the city's technology sector encounter questions about stability, oversight and broader impacts even as opportunities expand.
community
Athens Nightlife Surges in Psyrri and Exarcheia This July
Local bars and clubs report steady foot traffic as residents seek evening escapes in familiar neighborhoods.
culture
Tracing Athens’ Evolving Art Scene: From Bauhaus Beginnings to Contemporary Hubs
A deep dive into how Athens’ arts landscape has transformed over the past century, spotlighting its historic venues and emerging spaces.
finance
Athens Investors Eye Global Rally as S&P 500 Advances 1.23% Amid Commodity Swings
Local market participants should watch rising US equities and crude oil prices for sectoral opportunities and currency impacts.
finance
US Tech Rally and Oil Surge Boost Greek Investor Returns
The Nasdaq's 1.74% jump and crude's 4.17% gain signal a shift in global risk appetite, reshaping returns for Athens equity portfolios and import-dependent sectors.
property
Kypseli Delivers Athens' Highest Rental Yields as Young Professionals Drive Demand
Kypseli posted the strongest net rental yields in Athens last quarter as demand from young professionals outpaced supply.
wellness
Athenians Discover Secret Nature Trails Tourists Never Find
Residents in several Athens neighborhoods have quietly claimed unmarked trails on the city fringes for morning runs and evening walks away from the main sights.
wellness
Athens Studios Match 5 Yoga Styles to Your Lifestyle Needs
Athens studios now match specific yoga forms to residents' work schedules and family demands.
Politics
Athens Council Approves Infrastructure Plan Funding Road Repairs, Facility Upgrades
The ordinance channels funds to road repairs, public facility upgrades and job training programs in central and western districts of Athens.
Politics
Athens Delays New Parking Permit Rules Until 2027 for Central Districts
Athens residents in central districts will continue using current parking permit rates through the end of 2026 under the municipal council's staged implementation schedule.
wellness
Athens Wellness Centers Launch 5 New Meditation Classes This Summer
Athens wellness seekers can tap into structured mindfulness sessions at neighborhood venues and through targeted mobile tools this summer.