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Police ban tomorrow’s public gathering in central Athens over Imia anniversary

"There is a serious risk to public safety due to the potential commission of serious crimes," states the police announcement

Municipality of Athens: For illegal parking on sidewalks and pedestrian streets, one in two fines in the city center

Over 5,250 violations of the Road Traffic Code (KOK) in 12 days were recorded by the Municipal Police – 137 violations involved antisocial parking on accessible ramps for people with disabilities – In 2024, 471,785 violations were recorded by the Municipal Police

Athens municipality recorded 5,270 traffic violations in the city center over 12 days

Of these violations, 44% involved vehicles parked on sidewalks and pedestrian streets

Earthquake near Athens: 4.2R – No reports of material damages so far

"It is still too early to say whether we should be concerned," emphasized the director of research at the Geodynamic Institute - The epicenter was located 3 kilometers west-southwest of Aliveri, with a focal depth of 16.2 km

Illegal prescriptions: Serious criminal charges against members of the ring

The ring dismantled by law enforcement authorities involves four doctors, pharmacists, and an accountant

Contactless payments with cards on metro, trams, buses, and trolleys starting today

Today, January 15th, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OASA will present the new "tap2ride" contactless payment system using a bank card – How else will we pay for our ticket on public transport?

Two hit and run accidents in the centre of Athens – The perpetrator was arrested

Accidents occurred on Panepistimiou and Patision Streets – The 25-year-old from Georgia fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian and a motorcyclist

Greek champion who was found doped was vindicated 10 years later – The dietary supplements company was convicted

"From the very beginning, I proclaimed my innocence, but only a few believed me," stated former shot put champion Michalis Stamatogiannis

“Severe snowstorm” in the coming days – Temperature to drop by 8-10 degrees – Where drivers will need chains

The bad weather wave starts its onslaught from Western Macedonia, where the highest snow levels are expected

Ministry of Culture: New routes and viewing areas at the Ancient Agora of Athens and Kerameikos

The project, with a total budget of €5,800,000, is funded by the Recovery Fund and is scheduled for completion by the end of the current year – An overview of the planned changes.

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