Strike October 1: Athens road closures and public transport updates
Nationwide 24-hour strike hits Athens on October 1, 2025. Major disruptions expected to public transport, road closures around Syntagma Square, and all public services.
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Shocking case in Greece: Man sentenced for chaining 14 dogs
Greek court sentences 47-year-old man for chaining 14 dogs in warehouse. Case highlights strict animal welfare laws with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment.
All-day school program: New enrollment changes spark parent protests
Greece changes all-day school enrollment mid-year, requiring parents to prove need through documentation. New priority system favors working families.
Attiki Odos: Car catches fire after Paiania junction, traffic delays
Car fire on Attiki Odos highway causes major traffic delays near Athens airport. Right lane closed after Paiania junction incident.
Autumn Equinox 2025: When is the official start of fall?
The Autumn Equinox 2025 arrives September 22nd, officially marking fall’s start. Discover when day equals night and the science behind this celestial event.
81-year-old driving school owner brutally attacked in Piraeus
81-year-old driving school owner in Piraeus brutally attacked by hooded assailants, requiring surgery. Daughter found her “covered in blood” after desperate call.
Wolf sighting in Halkidiki raises safety concerns – Regional authorities issue guidelines
Wolf sighting in Halkidiki’s Neos Marmaras prompts safety warnings from regional authorities. Guidelines issued for residents and tourists visiting forested areas.
Trolleybuses: Kyranakis confirms Parapolitika report on withdrawal
Deputy Transport Minister confirms trolleybus withdrawal from Athens and Piraeus, with cable removal starting end 2025 as part of major urban transport overhaul.
Knife attack on driving school owner in Piraeus: Victim’s daughter reveals shocking details
Daughter of driving school owner stabbed in Piraeus reveals shocking details of the attack. Two masked men on motorcycles targeted her 80-year-old mother.
Athens taxi drivers announce 18-hour strike from Sunday midnight
Athens taxi drivers announce 18-hour strike from Sunday midnight over government deregulation plans threatening their profession and private transport competition.
Mayors “up in arms” over urban planning transfer decision
Greek mayors strongly oppose government plan to transfer urban planning departments from municipalities to central administration, calling it unconstitutional.
Fatal crash in Thessaloniki: Shocking video shows motorcycle-truck collision that killed 29-year-old
Fatal motorcycle crash in Thessaloniki captured on shocking video shows collision between 29-year-old rider and truck, leading to four arrests.