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Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit

The mission of Greek satellite DUTHSat-2 is to monitor the environment, enhance disaster response, and strengthen civil protection

Βασίλης Διαμαντάκος

29.06.2025 | 08:32

Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit

Athens Launches Task Force to Safeguard Historic City Center

“We have an obligation to preserve the identity and character of our unique historic center,” said Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. “Cracking down on illegal activities and the reckless commercialization of our historic sites is a top priority, so that we can pass on a rich legacy to the younger generations.”

Αφροδίτη Πάνου

25.04.2025 | 09:46

Athens Launches Task Force to Safeguard Historic City Center

Acropolis plunged into darkness for a good cause: Lights turned off for Earth Hour

The Municipality of Athens joined the initiative, switching off lights at City Hall in Kotzia Square, the Liosion and Patision street municipal buildings, Technopolis, the Kypseli Municipal Market, Maria Callas Museum, and the Athens Solidarity Center

Αφροδίτη Πάνου

23.03.2025 | 11:50

Acropolis plunged into darkness for a good cause: Lights turned off for Earth Hour

Guardian:Overtourism and short-term rentals choking the “neighbourhood of the gods”–The battle to save Plaka

Guardian: Overtourism and short-term rentals are choking the “neighbourhood of the gods” – The battle to save Plaka

“It was the news we were all waiting for,” said Lydia Karra, president of the Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (Ellet). “Finally, action is being taken.”

Αφροδίτη Πάνου

19.02.2025 | 09:08

Guardian:Overtourism and short-term rentals choking the “neighbourhood of the gods”–The battle to save Plaka

Mitsotakis: Supporting public transport is a central government goal

"Supporting public transport in the capital is a central goal for the government," stated Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, while visiting the Road Transport (OSY) depot in Rentis, where new electric and natural gas buses are housed, in the presence of Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras and the Deputy Minister, Vassilis Oikonomou.