October in Athens is busy: a film festival, a fashion conference, concerts, two exhibitions and Oxi Day. Here is the month in date order. 32nd Athens International Film Festival — 1–11 OctoberIndependent films, including dramas and war documentaries, plus short-film competitions with premieres and first screenings. Venues include Cinobo Opera, Danaos and Astor. Tickets via …
Police have searched the Athens home of Giorgos Mazonakis as part of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the popular singer last month during a medical procedure that has led to two doctors being charged with homicide. Source link
Thessaloniki takes centre stage in the world of SAMBO from October 2 to 4, as the World Cadets, Youth & Juniors SAMBO Championships take place at the PAOK Sports Arena, bringing athletes from more than 40 countries to Greece. The event ranks among the most important international SAMBO competitions for younger age groups. National federations …
A two-day targeted crackdown on e-scooter riders in the Greater Athens region has led to well over 100 fines being imposed, including for speeding, authorities said Friday. Source link
A witness in the Pantelis Pantelidis case has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence for false testimony, following a court decision in Athens. The witness had claimed that he found the late Greek singer Pantelis Pantelidis on the ground after the fatal crash and lifted him into the passenger seat of the vehicle. The …
A 1.75-kilometer relocation and 1.15-kilometer undergrounding project for Poseidonos Avenue, designed to integrate the private Ellinikon development by connecting the former airport to Agios Kosmas beach, is causing tension between developer Lamda Development and the Region of Attica. Source link
Athens, Sofia and Bucharest have signed a joint action plan for 25 priority transport projects worth about €22.8 billion, aimed at building a continuous network between the Aegean Sea, the Danube and the Black Sea, with onward links toward Moldova and Ukraine. The plan was signed in Brussels on 29 September 2026. It follows a …
The trend of overdue debts to the tax authorities shows a steady rise. Source link
Greek property prices have surged in recent years, with prime areas of Athens, the Athenian Riviera and popular islands such as Mykonos and Paros attracting increasingly high valuations. The Bank of Greece recorded a 5.0% annual increase in apartment prices in Athens in the second quarter of 2026, adding fresh fuel to the debate over …
Greece’s annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 5.1% in September from 3.7% in August, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat on Friday, as inflation across the eurozone also accelerated sharply. Source link