Pangrati
Organized crime running riot
A series of recent events, including bomb explosions and the discovery of incendiary devices near sensitive targets, are reinforcing the belief that organized crime continues to operate unchecked.
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Explosion damages pastry shop in Pangrati
A homemade bomb attack has been reported at a pastry shop in the central Athens neighborhood of Pangrati in the early hours of Friday.
Around 2.30 a.m., unknown individuals broke the shop's glass window and threw an explosive device inside, causing material damage to the store, which is located on Pyrronos Street. A vehicle parked next to the shop was also damaged.
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Russian spies active in Europe, including Greece
With the war in Ukraine raging, European authorities have been uncovering the parallel lives and fake identities of Russian spies across the continent, including Sweden, Poland, Austria and Greece.
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Airbnb: Which areas of Athens do foreigners like and dislike?
Overall, Airbnb properties in Athens have a top score of 4.73/5 from 537,000 reviews up to September 2022, with some areas clearly performing better than others. But, if you're planning to visit Athens and want to stay at a short lease property here are the areas you should look for and… avoid.
Greek Real Estate: The citizens of which countries show the greatest demand
New trends in demand from abroad to buy real estate are being seen for the summer of 2021, according to SDI demand index, which is formed by the volume of searches on the real estate classifieds of Spitogatos website .
Pocket parks”: Expanding to the neighborhoods of Athens – A new “oasis” of greenery in Metaxourgio
The planning of the Municipality of Athens for free space in the neighborhoods of the city and the creation of green spaces everywhere, continues with the innovative "pocket parks", which are growing rapidly.
Remembering a great artist and an honorable man
Pavlos Samios, who passed away so unexpectedly at the age of 73 earlier this month, was a man full of life. A man who was humble and kind. He never enjoyed talking about himself. He never had to. His career, his work, and most importantly his spirit, were testament enough.
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Homemade bomb explodes outside newspaper offices
Police have launched an investigation after a homemade device made of gas canisters exploded in the neighborhood of Pangrati in central Athens at 3.20 a.m. on Wednesday.
The bomb was left at the entrance of a building on Eratosthenous Street that houses the Dimokratia, Espresso and Estia newspapers.
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Explosive device goes off outside Pangrati apartment block
A makeshift bomb exploded on Tuesday near the entrance of an apartment building in the Pangrati neighborhood of Athens, reports say.
According to reports, the device exploded as the CEO of Chalkis Shipyards, Georgios Nikoloulias, was driving his car into the building's basement garage.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Public transport looks to electric future
As part of the drive to introduce eco-friendly public transport, a second electric bus, which will be tested in Athens with passengers on board, was delivered to Attica's bus and trolley bus operator, OSY on Friday. As of Saturday and for two months, the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric demo bus will transport passengers free of charge between Pangrati and Kypseli.
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