Omonoia

Burglar breaks down wall to enter jewellery store 

A burglar broke into jewellery store in Omonoia Square, central Athens, early Thursday morning and took jewellery and watches valued at 50,000 euros.

The suspect is believed to have entered through an unsecured door in an adjacent cultural center, demolished the party wall and gained his way into the jewelry store. 

The disappearance of Athens’ Commercial Triangle

The Commercial Triangle of Athens is defined as the central area of the Municipality of Athens, flanked by Stadiou, Mitropoleos and Athinas streets, with the vertices of the imaginary "triangle" being Syntagma, Monastiraki and Omonia squares. In addition, it includes the squares of Klathmonos and Kolokotronis on Stadiou, as well as Kotzias Square on Athinas.

Is Omonia about to become livable again?

A middle-aged German couple walk along Tritis Septemvriou Street towards Omonia Square. Strolling nonchalantly along, they talk and laugh in an animated manner, seeming to enjoy the hot Athenian sun. If the Omonia Square fountains weren't in the way, they'd be able to see the Acropolis. The man is carrying a backpack and an expensive-looking camera.

Schinas: Detention of ethnic Greek mayor in Albania ‘profoundly anti-European’

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Surge of construction could transform city center

Construction activity in the center of Athens is booming, signaling a positive outlook for the Greek capital and raising expectations for its future. This column has previously reported on the emergence of fresh facades in Athens, gradually unveiled in central areas where post-war era buildings are being reconstructed.

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