Attica
Road collapse in Athens reveals decades-old heist tunnel
A large hole that appeared on a central Athenian road causing major bottlenecks on Wednesday is linked to a 31-year-old unresolved bank heist, authorities said on Thursday.
Golden Visa: At €800,000 for Attica, Thessaloniki and major islands
With purchases of properties over 120 sq.m. in the regions of Attica and Thessaloniki, in Mykonos, Santorini and on islands with a population of over 3,000 inhabitants - The limit is 400,000 in the rest of Greece - Stricter conditions for Golden Visa - All changes for Airbnb rentals
Greeks celebrate Clean Monday, start of Lent with kite-flying, picnics, music
Greeks around the country celebrated the Clean Monday holiday in the time-honoured fashion, with outdoor activities such as kite-flying and picnics, the traditional lenten delicacies, music and dancing.
Police cracks down on illegal airport transport services
Tourists visiting Athens are advised against using private transport services that do not have proper taxi licenses, following a crackdown on mini-vans carrying paying passengers to and from Athens airport.
Traffic: The centre of Athens closed due to a KKE rally at Syntagma
Which streets have been closed due to a KKE rally - Watch the traffic live
High school student dies after falling off a terrace
A 17-year-old girl lost her life after falling from a terrace of a six-story building on Monday afternoon in the suburban town of Dafni, Attica.
Police are investigating the circumstances of her death and considering the possibility of suicide.
Illegal hotel sprouts up near former royal estate
A hotel that has sprung up near the former royal estate of Tatoi in northern Athens is on course for demolition.
The 2,000-square-meter hotel has been illegally built by a businessman who was granted a permit to carry out repairs on a 120-square-meter building that was damaged in a major wildfire in the summer of 2021.
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The Vineyards of Attica and Their Long History
The prevalent grape variety in Attica’s vineyards is Savatiano, which produces a fruity full-bodied wine with moderate acidity
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TAIPED announces Lavrio port authority stake sale
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) issued a call of interest for a majority stake sale (50%+1 share) in Lavrio Port Authority SA on Wednesday.
The authority has the exclusive right of use and development of the southeastern Attica port's sports fields, buildings and facilities through a 60-year concession it has signed with the Greek state.
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Explore The Wineries of Southeast Attica
The dominant grape variety is Savatiano, which ripens quickly.
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