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Mayor promises a greener future for the ancient city of Athens

The Mayor of Athens, Greece, Kostas Bakoyannis, speaks of a vibrant modern metropolis embracing new public works, renovations of cultural attractions and a greener future for the city.

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Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens

Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday.

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Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity

In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts.

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Drone footage captures the rare sight of snow in Athens

The snowstorm, described by authorities as the most severe in 20 years, blanketed the city and its ancient monuments Tuesday and left parts of the capital without power and water.

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The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

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Athens heads back into lockdown to curb resurgence in COVID-19 cases

All non-essential shops and schools to close as the Greek capital and surrounding region heads back into lockdown.

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Grammy-nominated artist, Sophie, dies in accident in Athens

UK music label Transgressive said the musician passed away after "``True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon."

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7 best winter destinations in Europe

The continent has a wealth of diverse destinations whether you are looking for winter sun or ancient monuments.

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Empty streets in Athens as coronavirus lockdown begins in Greece

A new three-week long lockdown began in Greece on Saturday, leaving the streets of Athens virtually deserted.

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70% of ICU beds in Athens region occupied by COVID-19 patients

The rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases in Greece are putting medical professionals under intense pressure. In recent days, admissions have hit record numbers. Euronews's Fay Doulgkeri joins me now from Athens...

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Try out a self-drive tour of Athens to see the city's best sites

It may be a less conventional approach to sightseeing, but one of the best ways to discover Athens is actually from behind a steering wheel.

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Greece's iconic monument, the Acropolis is bathed in new light

Greece's famous archaeological site has been illuminated with a new lower-energy lighting system that reduces light pollution and highlights the three-dimensional nature of the monuments.

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'Devastating': Thousands of migrants face eviction in Greece

Athens says the move was necessary to alleviate pressure on the more than 32,500 migrants living in squalid camps on the Greek islands.

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Greek restaurateurs' empty chairs protest over social distancing plan

Social distancing rules means restaurants and cafes won't have as many tables to serve.

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How to find your inner Athenian

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If the monuments of the bustling Greek capital are instantly recognizable as Athenian—think Parthenon, ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theater and Panathenaic Stadium—tuning in to the unique rhythms of Athens is a slightly different kind of exercise.

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Haftar 'agrees' to tear up Libya-Turkey maritime deal: Greece

The Libyan militia leader has not confirmed the claims by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.

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Watch: Greek civil servants strike to protect right to strike

Greece's new conservative government, which took office in July, is planning reforms which will affect the ability to strike, collective labour agreements, and labour unions.

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Greek capital Athens rattled by 5.1-magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled the Greek capital Athens on Friday (July 19), briefly knocking out power and telecommunications in parts of the city and sending people running from buildings in panic.

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Earthquake hits near the Greek capital, Athens

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in a suburb 23 kilometres northwest of Athens on Friday, the non-profit European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

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Greeks vote as Tsipras' days in power seem numbered

Greeks began voting on Sunday in a snap election that opinion polls say will bring opposition conservatives to power.