Pangrati

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.

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.

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.

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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