Tempi Trial Testimony Resumes With 25 Witnesses This Week

Tempi Trial Testimony Resumes With 25 Witnesses This Week

LARISSA, October 2026 — Tempi trial testimony from relatives of the 2023 rail crash victims resumed on Monday 12 October, with 25 witnesses scheduled over three sessions in Larissa. Relatives are giving evidence before the Three-Member Felony Court of Appeal of Larissa, in central Greece. The trial is continuing, and the court has made no …

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Investigation into metro work damage continues

The causes of damageto 14 buildings in Athens’ Kypseli district during construction of Metro Line 4 remain unclear, as Elliniko Metro denies allegations that it is trying to downplay the damage and says all possible explanations are being investigated. Source link

McLaren Formula 1 Event Puts Global Spotlight on Athens

McLaren Formula 1 Event Puts Global Spotlight on Athens

The renovated Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) has attracted international attention through social media posts by two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Häkkinen, following the “Allwyn x McLaren Racing Live in Athens” event held on 3 October. The Finnish racing legend shared photographs from his visit to the Olympic complex, bringing its renewed appearance to …

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KUD Good Design Award for 161 Eastern, Melbourne

KUD Good Design Award for 161 Eastern, Melbourne

Melbourne practice Kavellaris Urban Design has won a KUD Good Design Award for 161 Eastern, a South Melbourne apartment building led by Greek Australian architect Billy Kavellaris. The project received a 2026 Australian Good Design Award Winner title in the Built Environment Architectural Design category. Organisers presented the awards at a ceremony at ICC Sydney …

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Reconnecting Athens through architecture

“With so many museums built over the past 20 years, tourists have become the primary target audience. Today, we must do exactly the opposite.” Source link

October 12, 1944, the Day Nazi Forces Withdrew – Greek City Times

October 12, 1944, the Day Nazi Forces Withdrew – Greek City Times

On October 12, 1944, the Nazi flag was lowered from the Acropolis as German occupation forces withdrew from Athens, bringing an end to one of the darkest chapters in the Greek capital’s history. After 1,264 days of occupation, Athens was free. Greek flags filled the streets, church bells rang and thousands of Athenians poured into …

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Support for new mothers in Cyprus

A newly approved scheme will offer €1,000 worth of baby essentials, alongside support at home during the first year. Source link