- Jul 2
Petralona building collapse: families receive €3,000 aid, Airbnb housing as neighbours evacuated
After a four-storey apartment block collapsed in Petralona yesterday, Athens mayor Haris Doukas announced €3,000 in emergency aid per family and partnered with Airbnb for temporary shelter.
- Jun 14
Athens mayor accuses government of shielding corrupt building officials; ministry tells him to 'ask ChatGPT'
Mayor Haris Doukas posted a scathing attack on the new Local Government Code, claiming it centralises building controls to protect a corrupt network; the Interior Ministry shot back that he displays 'complete ignorance' and should consult ChatGPT.
- Jun 13
Thousands fill Syntagma Square for Athens Pride 2026 with parade, music and calls for equality
Thousands of people gathered at Syntagma Square on Saturday for Athens Pride 2026, celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility and demanding equality under the slogan "It Concerns You."
