Athens

The controversial issue of the maximum heights of buildings in the Greek capital will be addressed on Monday at the municipal council of Athens. 

The municipality will reportedly present a legal opinion, according to which the building height bonuses included in the building regulation cannot be applied, since they go beyond what is defined by a relevant decree issued in 1955. 

The city planning department of the Municipality of Athens has imposed a fine of 1.26 million euros on the Church of Agios Isidoros on Lycabettus Hill in central Athens for illegal expansion into a forest area with arbitrary constructions. The chapel, which dates back to the 1930s, was built on the ruins of a post-Byzantine church.

Greek collaboration with Switzerland in the sectors of pharmaceuticals, research and technology, energy, and managing of infrastructure were discussed between Greek Development Minister Kostas Skrekas and visiting Swiss Federal Councilor and head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Guy Parmelin.

The Athens-based performers Dirty Granny Tales return after five years with "The Philanthropist" at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation (206 Pireos). Since 2006, they've captivated audiences with dark fairy tales, blending music, puppetry, dance and animation.

"Shark," a prime suspect in the homicide case of a police officer during fan riots in Athens last December was remanded into custody upon his surrender to the authorities. 

The 36-year-old suspect holds a prominent position within the Gate 7 ultras fan club associated with Olympiakos. The individual, accompanied by his legal representative, surrendered Friday. 

Apart from its aging fleet of buses, a thorn in Athens' urban transport is the network of stops where, in addition to problematic locations in several cases, there are broken canopies, damaged seats, tilted poles etc. Moreover, cars parked in front of bus stops make a bad situation worse.

Geek culture takes center stage at this year's Comicdom Con Athens at Technopolis (100 Pireos), where fans don their superhero capes and gaming tees for a celebration of all things nerdy. Now in its 18th year, the convention features panels, workshops and a vibrant artists' alley.

In Vravrona, Attica, police are investigating a case involving a Nepalese couple suspected of disposing of their newborn in the trash. 

The investigation began after the 30-year-old woman sought medical attention in Athens Thursday night for severe bleeding, revealing a pregnancy without confirming a birth or miscarriage. 

A key suspect in the fatal injury of a police officer during fan riots in Athens last December surrendered himself to authorities on Friday.

Greece is gearing up for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Türkiye on May 13, with hopes high in Athens for a "period of calmness" in often tense relations between the neighbors.

"I think what we should expect is a frank meeting," Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis told radio Skai on May 9.