Athens

Changes in the tax framework for the short-term rental market have not deterred property owners, as the number of units in the center of Athens is constantly rising.

According to AirDNA, 18.5% more properties operated as short-term rental accommodation in the center of Athens in the year's first quarter, reaching 12,762, even though these months show the lowest demand.

Beginning from 9:30 measures for the center of Athens – 10:30 PAME at Syntagma, 11:00 the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) at Syntagma – Ships are docked at the ports in support

One person died in a bloody incident around 1:00 p.m. Sunday on Lemessou Street in Patissia, Athens.

The conflict over building heights in Athens took on a new twist on Friday with the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) sending an out-of-court notice threatening lawsuits against the mayors of Alimos and Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, who have imposed a suspension of the issuance of construction permits that make use of bonuses included in the building regulation. 

Kifissia in northern Athens is the latest municipality to join the front against a bonus included in the building regulation which enables the construction of higher buildings.

In a unanimous decision on Thursday, Kifissia's municipal council requested the suspension of the issuance of new building permits making use of the bonuses.

Indulge in a variety of cocktails at the Athens Cocktails Party, where mixologists from top Athens bars showcase their craft at the Kypseli Municipal Market (42 Fokionos Negri). Curated by George Apergis, founder of the renowned Modular Expansion collective, admission is free. Remember to hydrate responsibly and never drink and drive.

Nine years after the vandalism of the monument dedicated to 19th century French philhellenes General Charles Nicolas Fabvier and Francois Robert, who fought valiantly in the struggle for Greek independence, all that is left is its base, which is sometimes used as a coffee table for passers-by on the Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian road ringing the Acropolis in Athens.

The European Commission on Tuesday approved an investment of more than 10 million euros from the Cohesion Fund for the renovation of 14 trains used on Athens metro system's Line 1, which runs from Piraeus to Kifissia through several Athens neighborhoods.

This May, the third edition of This is Athens - City Festival returns with over 250 events across the city. As the largest spring festival in the Greek capital, it is designed with sustainability in mind, promising an enriching cultural experience for all. Visit cityfestival.thisisathens.org for the detailed program. The majority of the activities are free. 

The Environment and Energy Ministry has approved the environmental impact study for a new entertainment and hospitality hub in Maroussi, northern Athens, according to a decision published on Monday.