Vasilissis Sofias Avenue

Heavy traffic has been reported in the center of Athens and on other major thoroughfares in the Attica region in the run-up to Christmas.

The streets around Syntagma, Omonia, the Kallimarmaro Stadium, as well as on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue up to the intersection with Alexandras Avenue, were among the most affected.

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, has been impacting several areas of Attica since the early hours of the morning.

Shortly before 7 a.m., traffic was temporarily halted in the underground section of Mesogeion Avenue at its intersection with Katechaki. However, the road was reopened soon after, despite the persistent rain.

In 1958 celebrated French author Albert Camus extended an invitation to his close friend, the Greek-French painter Mario Prassinos, and his daughter, Catherine, to accompany him on a trip to Greece. Prassinos, though firmly embedded in the French artistic elite, would find in Greece a transformative encounter with light, color and atmosphere, which would profoundly shape his artistic vision.

Details on the plan to be presented today regarding the installation of cameras for traffic, policing and citizen security were given by the Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou.

The athlete from G.A.S. Ilissos finished in 2:18:56 – Second place went to Panagiotis Karaiskos and third place to Giorgos Menis – The first woman was Noula from Iraklis – The last runner is expected to finish by 17:42 – Detailed traffic regulations below.

Traffic restrictions have been in effect in central Athens since Thursday due to the 41st Authentic Marathon, which is expected to conclude late Sunday afternoon.

Athens is getting ready to welcome tens of thousands of runners from 152 countries this weekend for the 41st Authentic Marathon.

The race weekend kicks off today with the 5km and the 5km OPAP Universities Night Run and will culminate tomorrow with the classic 42.195 km route. On the same day, the 10 km OPAP race will also start.

Traffic restrictions will be introduced early on Thursday morning and stay in place until Sunday evening due to the 41st Authentic Marathon race and other smaller races over the weekend.

Walking through the bustling streets of central Athens, whether as a resident or a visitor, or taking in the view of the sprawling, densely built capital from a balcony on one of its nearby hills, it’s nearly impossible to grasp that less than two centuries ago, this city was merely a tiny dot on the map.

Athens will experience phased traffic disruptions on Sunday, due to the 4th Marathon Torch Relay, IASON 23, aimed at promoting organ donation and transplants.

Vehicle restrictions will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. along key routes, including the right lane heading toward Marathon.