Wildfire Season in Attica: Risk Maps, 112 Alerts and Fire Rules
Every summer, fires near Athens force evacuations in pine-covered suburbs. Here is how the warning system works and what residents are expected to do.
Athens News
What changed in Athens and Attica today: city hall decisions, strikes, closures, openings, protests, weather alerts and events that affect daily life.
Shop Opening Hours in Athens: Weekdays, Sundays and Holidays
Many Athens shops still close for the afternoon on some weekdays, and Sunday shopping is limited to a few dates. Here is how the week works and where to go when everything is shut.
Heatwave in Athens: Alerts, Closures and How to Stay Cool
Athens summers now bring several heatwaves with afternoons above 40°C. Here is what changes in the city when one is declared and how to get through it in a top-floor flat.
Winter Storms and Flash Floods in Attica: Warnings, 112 and What to Do
Flash floods in Attica can follow a few hours of heavy rain. How official warnings reach you, what to do when a 112 message arrives and how tenants can prepare their building.
Earthquakes in Athens: What to Do Before, During and After a Quake
Most quakes felt in Athens are small and far away, but the 1999 Parnitha earthquake showed what a nearby one can do. Here is the official advice, translated into steps for an Athens flat.