Stories from Athens · Greece

Excavations at an archaeological site in Athens have been completed, covering an area of 28,360 square meters. The project included the design and preservation of newly uncovered antiquities. Officials noted the high quality of the work and its cultural significance for the city's development. The site is part of a broader effort to improve pedestrian access between the Acropolis and Panathenaic Stadium.

A judge, identified as Mr. Tzavelas, has issued a decree totaling nearly 2,000 pages. The ruling reportedly states that both the specific charges and the identities of the accused must be clarified. The decision follows a refusal to withdraw the case from the archives, according to the source. The source mentioned the length of the document in relation to previous statements by Idys and a colleague.

A major cycling event will feature 510 professional teams and 120 elite athletes across five racing routes. The routes include Piraeus, Athens, Karpenisi, Syllarissa, Volos, Lamia, and Atalanti. The event is scheduled to begin on Sunday at 10:00. The source described the event as the heart of global cycling.

Police are conducting extensive investigations following a shooting involving an armed individual in Athens. Authorities responded to the scene at the Loukarios building in Protoviki around 10:10 AM. The incident has raised questions regarding how the perpetrator was able to move through the city for several hours. An 89-year-old man entered two buildings in central Athens with a carbine on Tuesday morning. One victim is reported to be in critical condition at a hospital in Heraklion. The suspect allegedly used a carbine to fire shots at the offices of Eukera Keramikos and a wine shop on Louki Karis Street. The incident occurred near the offices of the prosecutor and the first instance court of Doulo. Police are currently investigating the origin of the weapons used in the attack.

Police in Athens are responding to two separate shooting incidents. One occurred at a building in the Kerameikos area and a second took place at the Efeteio on Louka Kareou Street. Authorities suggest the perpetrator in both cases may be the same individual. The suspect is described as an 89-year-old male. Traffic remains heavy near Vasilissis Sofias, University, and the descent of Kifissos. One shooting occurred at the Evkas building in Kerameikos, and a second took place at the Efeteio on Odou Kareos. Traffic remains heavy near the Parliament on Vasilissis Sofias and surrounding areas including Panepistimiou and Peristeri.

Approximately 58 percent of fish stocks in the Mediterranean are currently overfished. The data was released by WWF Greece to highlight ongoing pressure on regional fisheries.

A 90-year-old individual was observed walking through central Athens carrying a carbine. The individual reportedly moved from a new location toward an eatery. No specific charges or injuries were detailed in the report. A man carrying a carbine was spotted in the Lucarios area of Athens. The individual was observed approximately 4 kilometers away from a previous location. Police in Athens are searching for an elderly man who entered the Kerameikos area with a carbine. The individual reportedly caused a disturbance that resulted in at least three people being transported to a hospital. Two armed attacks occurred in central Athens, Greece. An 89-year-old man opened fire at a social insurance office and subsequently at the Court of Appeal. The individual allegedly hid a tumbler in a pocket to avoid immediate detection.

Activist Irini Cilafaki reported that approximately 2,500 people are currently held in Greek prisons for allegedly assisting others with illegal entry. This group is now the second-largest demographic in Greek prisons after drug-related offenders. One detainee's court hearing reportedly lasted only three minutes before a guilty verdict was reached. One in five of those detained is from Sudan or South Sudan. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the detention of 175 individuals on a global vessel destined for Gaza. The interception occurred in international waters near the coast of Greece, approximately 1,200 kilometers from the Gaza Strip.

Opposition leader Mr. The PASOK party is seeking 120 signatures to establish an investigative committee regarding wiretapping incidents. The proposal appears to have support from other political parties. Prime Minister Mitsotakis described corruption in Greece as a cross-party and societal problem. He called on the European Public Prosecutor's Office to expedite its work and decide which cases should proceed to trial. The Prime Minister noted that 13 members of parliament voted to lift their own immunity to prove their innocence. The Greek opposition has called for new elections, citing irregularities surrounding a wiretapping scandal and a major train accident from over three years ago. Polls indicate a majority of Greeks believe the government is concealing information.

According to reports in Greece, 70 patients underwent organ transplants at centers abroad during the 2022-2025 period. Of those 70 transplants, 39 were successful, resulting in a success rate below 60 percent. The report was cited by a local newspaper.