Attica

Explosion in building in Kolonos, Athens

An explosion occurred in a building in Kolonos, in central Athens, at midday on Wednesday (21/10).

Students protest across the country against racism and for schools

Zampi, a student from Pakistan, gave testimony to Orange Press Agency from the Propylaia about school bullying, racism and shortcomings in school infrastructure, on the occasion of the nationwide education protest.

21-year-old in coma at Tzaneio, investigation into whether she took a date-rape drug

A 21-year-old woman was transferred from Paros to Tzaneio General Hospital in Piraeus in the early hours of Wednesday, in a coma, after a possible intake of substances.

Fatal motorcycle accident in Marousi, 20-year-old dead

A 20-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal road accident in the early hours of Wednesday in Marousi.

Lab results: atropine in food of 41-year-old doctor in Peristeri

On the afternoon of Sunday 11.10.2026, the 41-year-old woman entered the ground-floor apartment of her former husband in Peristeri and is alleged to have attempted to poison him.

Spyros Bimpilas responds publicly to Petros Filippidis with a post about insults and offences

On the morning of Tuesday 20 October, the libel lawsuit that Petros Filippidis has filed against the woman who had accused him of rape was being heard.

Kostas Karamanlis visited the Ionic Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia

Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia received former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Wednesday (21/10) at the “Ionic Centre” of the Holy Metropolis in Nea Ionia.

Strike of 21 October: participation, security measures and transport

On Wednesday 21 October, the two-day mobilisations of pupils, students and teachers reach their peak, with rallies across the country.

Attica Region presents a new international tourism campaign for 12-month tourism

The Attica Region is presenting a new international tourism campaign aiming for 12-month tourism and greater revenue, and it will be presented by Regional Governor Nikos Chardalias.

TEE report on gas safety gaps at Gravas facilities

The Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) report on the natural gas installations at the Gravas school complex shows serious safety gaps, according to "Kathimerini".

The European Film Academy honours Hiam Abbass with an award in Athens

The European Film Academy announced that the European Achievement in World Cinema award for 2027 will be presented to Hiam Abbass.

Fire on a sailing boat in Lavrio

A fire broke out at about 13:15 on Wednesday, 21 October, on a sailing boat in an open parking area in Lavrio.

Apology by two of the three defendants in the Marfin case

Two of the three defendants charged with the fatal arson attack on the Marfin branch are to give their testimony before the investigating judge on Wednesday, October 21.

Tension in Omonia after the pan-educational rally in Athens

The pan-educational rally in Athens concluded with massive participation by pupils, students and teachers.

Theft of 25 kilometres of copper cables in Paiania

Nineteen people were arrested in coordinated operations by the Hellenic Police in Attica and Boeotia, as part of the dismantling of a gang allegedly responsible for stealing 25 kilometres of copper cables worth over one million euros from a construction site of a French company in Paiania.

Closure of Panepistimio Metro station at 10:00 due to pan-education rally in Athens

The Panepistimio Metro station closes today at 10:00 on the orders of the Greek Police, and trains pass through without stopping.

Celebration of the Hellenic Police Day and Saint Artemios

“Hellenic Police Day” and the feast of the Patron Saint of the Force, Great Martyr Saint Artemios, were celebrated on October 20, 2026.

Undergrounding of Poseidonos Avenue in Elliniko and traffic changes

According to an update from the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, completion of the works is expected to allow the immediate connection of the two areas with the beach of Agios Kosmas.

Five minors arrested for stealing clothes from shops in Athens using a magnet

Five minors, aged 13, 16 and 17, were arrested on the afternoon of Monday 19 October in Athens' historic centre, charged with shop thefts.

Exhibition "Architecture in Greece" inaugurated by Nikos Kaklamanis

Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis yesterday inaugurated the exhibition "Architecture in Greece – The Mystical Language of Form" at the former state tobacco factory on Lenormand Street, running from October 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

Drone show with children's drawings over the Paidon Agia Sofia hospital

The young patients of the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital experienced a drone show on Monday.

Students of the Ilion Music School perform a song of solidarity for France

Students of the Ilion Music School express solidarity with the struggle of French students by singing.

Opinion Poll survey for Attica: New Democracy first with 31.5%, ELAS second

An Opinion Poll survey for Action 24, conducted in the Attica Region, records a lead for New Democracy.

Three arrests for hydroponic cannabis lab in Attica

Three people, aged 27, 49 and 54, were arrested at midday on Monday 19 October 2026 by officers of the Narcotics Prosecution Sub-Directorate, on charges of cultivating cannabis using the hydroponic method (skunk) and of trafficking narcotics in the wider Attica area.

Dimoglidou on preparations ahead of student mobilisations in Athens

The protesters have arranged to meet at 12:00 at the Propylaia and are then expected to move towards Syntagma Square.

Students set up tents in Syntagma Square for two-day protests

From the afternoon of Tuesday (20/10), student associations are setting up a new protest camp in Syntagma Square in central Athens.

Traffic jams on the Kifisos and delays on the Attiki Odos due to accidents

On Wednesday morning (21/10) traffic is heavy on the major roads, with the Kifisos, Kifisias and Attiki Odos showing the biggest problems.

Judas Priest will perform at Release Athens 2027

Release Athens 2027 welcomes Judas Priest on Wednesday 14 July at Markopoulo Complex.

Death of Giorgos Liveris, athlete, official and journalist

Giorgos Liveris died on Tuesday, October 20, at the age of 94.

Shops in Kolonaki cover shop windows ahead of protests

Shopkeepers in central Athens are taking precautionary measures ahead of the nationwide education protests on Wednesday 21 October.

Arrest of tanker driver for illegally discharging sewage on a plot of land in Spata

Officers of the Environmental Protection Department located and stopped a 59-year-old tanker driver while he was transferring liquid waste into a tank inside a plot in Spata.

Inauguration of national supercomputer DAEDALUS in Lavrio

The national supercomputer «ΔΑΙΔΑΛΟΣ» (DAEDALUS) was inaugurated on 19/10/26 in Lavrio by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister Dimitris Papastergiou.

Scheduled power cuts in areas of Attica on Wednesday 21 October

Scheduled power cuts will take place on Wednesday 21 October in areas of Attica, according to an announcement by DEDDIE.

Identification of 25-year-old driver for dangerous manoeuvres in Cholargos

Authorities have identified a 25-year-old driver who appeared in a video on social media performing dangerous manoeuvres with his car in Cholargos.

New Democracy announces six new women candidates for the 2027 elections

By decision of the Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, six women will be included on New Democracy's ballots in the 2027 parliamentary elections.

Opening of renovated Dental Clinic laboratory at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and awarding of scholarships by the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Foundation

On Monday, October 19, the fully renovated Third Laboratory was inaugurated at the School of Dentistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, on the initiative of the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Foundation.

Suspicious object resembling a hand grenade detected in a park in Chaidari

On the morning of Tuesday (20/10), an old hand grenade was found in a park in Chaidari.

Partial ceiling collapse at a high school in Neo Irakleio

A section of the ceiling in an outdoor area of the 1st Lyceum of Neo Irakleio collapsed, with pieces of plaster falling to the floor near the school entrance.

Mitsotakis at the opening of the new building of Demokritos

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cut the ribbon on Tuesday (20/10) at the opening of the new building of "Demokritos" in Agia Paraskevi.

50,000 euro fine on Olympiacos by HFF for banner in derby with Panathinaikos

Olympiacos hosted Panathinaikos in the 11 October Super League derby and was punished with a total fine of 50,000 euros.

Opening of new Olympiacos boutique in Piraeus with statements by Bartzokas

On Tuesday afternoon (20/10), the new Olympiacos store "House of Legends" was opened in Piraeus.

Emmanouil Karalis celebrates his 27th birthday with a surprise cake at the OAKA

A surprise awaited Emmanouil Karalis on Tuesday morning (20/10) at the OAKA indoor arena, on the occasion of his 27th birthday.

A truck veered into the opposite lane of Athens Avenue in Aspropyrgos

A truck left its course, hit the dividing barriers and ended up in the opposite lane at noon on Tuesday, October 20, on Athens Avenue, in the Aspropyrgos area.

Mitsotakis in Lavrio on populism and stability

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking to citizens at the port of Lavrio, stressed that Greece remains a pillar of stability, at a time when many European countries are facing social unrest.

Car crashes into church in Glyfada

A traffic accident was recorded at midday on Monday (19.10) in the Glyfada area.

Man dies after falling from hotel in Omonia

A man fell from the 4th floor of a hotel near Omonia Square at around 11:00 on Monday (19/10), at the junction of Peiraios and Geraniou streets.

Death of 17-year-old footballer Giorgos Lymperis

The 17-year-old footballer Giorgos Lymperis was playing for Galatsi on loan from Iliakos and died after being treated at "G.

Gas leak in a house in Exarcheia and road closure

On the morning of Tuesday (20/10) an alarm was raised over a gas leak in Exarcheia.

Halcyon Equity Partners invests in the company Proionta Zymis Rodoula

Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A SICAR announced an investment in Rodoula Dough Products, aiming to strengthen its growth in Greece and abroad.

Fan group attacks four young men in Egaleo

The incident occurred at about 20 minutes after midnight on Monday, October 19, at the junction of Soulioy and Limnou streets in Egaleo.

Bus carrying casino employees veers off Parnitha Avenue

On the afternoon of Monday 19/10 in the Acharnes area, a bus carrying casino employees veered off course and hit a tree.

Civil funeral of Betty Valasi at the First Cemetery

The civil funeral of actress Betty Valasi was held on Monday 19/10 at the First Cemetery of Athens.

Arrest of a drunk 25-year-old driver who threatened police officers with a knife after a traffic accident in Artemida

The incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, on Vravronos Avenue, in the lane heading towards Markopoulo.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4–3.5 Richter off Rafina

A tremor was recorded at 05:40 in Attica.

Chrysochoidis on bill against illegal sublets and arrests

Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis focused on addressing illegal sublets of apartments in central Athens.