Two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting incident in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada on Monday morning. The incident occurred after 10 a.m. inside an OPAP gaming store located at the intersection of Mikras Asias and Lefkosias streets. A witness told the ERT public broadcaster that they heard approximately 30 gunshots during the incident. The injured victim is currently being treated at Asklipieio Hospital in Voula. Details about their condition remain unknown. Reports suggest that the victims are Kurdish Turks. Police officers from the DIAS motorcycle unit later detained two Kurdish Turkish suspects, although their involvement in the shooting has yet to be confirmed. At present, no additional details about the incident are available. Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox. 2025Photo: Courtesy of Mona / Tristan HollingsworthSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links With a creative spirit wafting through the historic city center and extending into some of its bohemian neighborhoods international travelers are finally giving Athens a second glance From historic mansions converted to intimate design hotels to cool boutique stays that double as art galleries to affordable bohemian hamlets for the fashion crowd–all featuring glittering views of the historic city skyline from their rooftops there’s no shortage of sensational stays in central Athens Recent years have also seen the revival of the Athenian Riviera once a port of call for Greece’s high society in the 1960s with a string of new luxury beachfront hotels stretching across the upmarket seaside suburbs from Vouliagmeni to Glyfada our list of the 13 best hotels in Athens to book right now Photo: Courtesy of Ace HotelAce Hotel & Swim Club Athens brings the brand’s eclectic creative spirit to the sun-drenched shores of the Athens Riviera this seaside retreat blends retro-Mediterranean design with modern comfort and breezy rooms that channel laid-back luxury Ace Athens feels both effortlessly cool and distinctly Greek Bonus Tip: Don’t miss a visit to the ground-floor coffee shop serving a selection of offerings from local businesses Photo: Courtesy of The MargiJust down the road from The Four Seasons Astir Palace on the Athenian Riviera The Margi Hotel is a timeless blend of laid-back Mediterranean luxury and refined Athenian style Tucked into the pine-shaded enclave of Vouliagmeni this boutique gem has been a coastal favorite since the 1960s Guests can unwind just steps from golden beaches dine on farm-to-table cuisine sourced from the hotel’s own organic farm and sip cocktails under the stars in one of the Riviera’s most stylish settings Bonus Tip: The Margi is the only hotel in Athens with its own organic farm supplying fresh fruits and vegetables daily to its restaurants The farm is available for private tours all year round upon request and also for events for a maximum of 500 guests Photo: Courtesy of The Social AthensThe Social Athens Hotel is a stylish urban sanctuary in the heart of Kolonaki one of the city's chicest neighborhoods the hotel lives up to its name—inviting guests to connect and immerse themselves in the Athenian lifestyle and a rooftop restaurant with sweeping views of Lycabettus Hill The Social is perfect for travelers who want to feel like insiders and effortlessly cool—it’s where modern Athens comes to hang out Bonus Tip: Head to the rooftop for panoramic views of the city Photo: Courtesy of Hotel BretagneWhen traveling to Athens visiting Hotel Grande Bretagne is almost as much of a rite of passage as visiting the Acropolis–even if just for a nightcap at Alexander’s Lounge has been a meeting point for the glitterati since its induction in 1874 and still manages to maintain that same timeless appeal articulated through the crystal chandeliers that hang from its grand marbled halls lined with gilded gold frames and and original Corinthian columns Despite its size–there are 320 accommodations on the property– the five-star hospitality and option for premium butler service makes the place feel intimate While the lavish old-timey bedrooms make an optimal case for breakfast in bed you won’t want to miss the Acropolis views and sweet Greek treats in the grand breakfast room followed by a plunge in the rooftop pool to start your day Bonus Tip: Don’t miss aperitivo hour at Il Giardino Segreto in the Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge where you can pair your glass of wine with an assortment of local delicacies such as Sifnos cheese and Tinos artichokes Photo: Courtesy of the Monument HotelFollowing the gentle restoration of a neoclassical mansion in the heart of the Psyrri neighborhood Monument opened just last year as an intimate boutique hotel with only nine rooms In an effort to preserve elements of the historical property a team of architects and master restorers ensured the delicate restoration of the building’s original frescoes while each of the bedrooms follow that same alchemy with intricate ceiling murals and limewashed walls While there’s no restaurant on the property (but an authentic Greek breakfast is served each morning with delicacies such as rizogalo the optimal location positions you in the heart of Athens’s thriving culinary scene you can wind down in the hotel’s ethereal wellness center where massages and facials can be booked upon request Bonus Tip: Monument has recently introduced a partnership with bespoke art tour company, Arthens which allows guests exclusive access to Athens’s art scene with personalized and guided excursions around the city Photo: Courtesy of The DolliSince The Dolli opened its doors last year in the heart of the historic Plaka district its rooftop has become a popular bolt hole for stylish crowds eager to dine amongst the city’s most scenic skyline (Make sure to order the taramosalata meze.) As the 46-room hotel-mansion is situated at the foot of the Acropolis feels as though it’s within arm’s reach–especially for hotel guests who get to indulge in these premium views with a cocktail in hand from the rooftop’s heated infinity pool Though the magic of the Dolli begins the moment you walk through the front doors into a decadent marble lobby where contemporary works by renowned international artists like Alexander Calder and Pierre Augustin Rose are on full display Bonus Tip: If you want to explore historical Plaka without a guide ask for “The Dolli map” from the concierge for a curated selection of insider spots Photo: Courtesy of Shila / Pia RiverolaYou can tap into Athens’s burgeoning creative scene by booking a room at the beloved bohemian boutique hotel Stepping inside the small six-suite residence in the city’s trendy Kolonaki neighborhood you’re immediately immersed in the creative renaissance of modern Athens with an airy bohemian rooftop perfect for jet lag-induced naps and suites featuring patina walls A selection of clothing from local Greek designers awaits you in the bedroom upon checking in We’ll pack them up for you.” The hotel’s art and furniture is also available for purchase and ceramicists throughout the hotel’s shared spaces and guest rooms that are all for sale; shipping can be arranged on request Photo: Courtesy of Mona / Tristan HollingsworthIn contrast to its smaller and more tucked-away sister property Shila, Mona opened a couple of years ago in the heart of Athens’s cultural downtown nestled in a labyrinth of the city’s most stylish bars as well as a mere 10-minute walk to the Acropolis which you can see from the hotel’s sun-drenched rooftop terrace Mona is the industrial counterpart to its more ethereal sister property in that it’s housed in a 1950s textile factory with a spacious street-facing (and laptop-friendly!) living room maintain the more intimate and bohemian elán that Shila is known for–with gauzy bed canopies and standalone tubs Mona’s rooftop plays host to Club Monamour a rotating pop-up series of social gatherings and creative showcases from local artists and brands Photo: Courtesy of the Apollo Palm HotelLast summer the retro Apollo Palm Hotel opened on a quiet street in the vibrant neighborhood of Psyrri Its 48 mid-century modern guest rooms surround a tropical courtyard where guests can dine under the shade of a giant palm tree at the wine bar and bistro the sun-drenched rooftop cocktail bar offers unparalleled views of the Acropolis–especially at sunset–and is a favorite for guests and locals alike for its assortment of tapas and inventive cocktail list designed by Alekos Alexiadis the owner of Athens’ beloved Santa Rosa Bar Apollo Palm Hotel also hosts special musical and cultural events including open-air cinema nights and Sunday sunset parties guests can enjoy a Mediterranean brunch on the rooftop terrace Address: Kranaou 3 Ergon House is the brainchild of the two Greek brothers behind Ergon Foods a fast-growing Greek food company selling artisanal Mediterranean products the property is host to an expansive marketplace You can enjoy your epicurean delicacies to-go or at the restaurant and rooftop bar on site there are 38 modern hotel rooms above the market offering a clever solution to that inevitable food-induced coma after you’ve indulged too much–but don’t fret as you can work it off at the hotel gym before you do it all again the next day It’s no secret that Athens has been experiencing a creative renaissance as of late Stepping into the New Hotel is a transportive journey that’ll pluck you from the ancient city and deposit you into this new world of contemporary art and design dreamed up by renowned Greek art collector artwork by notable artists like Jeff Koons adorn the walls an installation made from abandoned pieces of furniture wood reminiscent of favella trees extends into the lobby Each of the property’s 79 rooms also host their own living art installation–most notably in the penthouse suite where a window above the bed frames the Acropolis with such act precision Bonus Tip: Check out Art Lounge’s extensive library stocked with over 2000 art books Amenities: 2 swimming pools, spa, fitness center, 3 tennis courts, soccer field, basketball court, free parking, restaurants, bar, 3 private beaches Bonus Tip: Don’t sleep on a spa treatment as the FSAthens Spa won the Spa of the Year: Eastern Europe at last year’s World Spa & Wellness Awards. Address: 40 Apollonos Street, Vouliagmeni, Athens, 16671, Greece Amenities: Pool, fitness center, spa, free parking, 6 restaurants, bar, family rooms, kid’s club Bonus Tip: New this summer, One&Only Aesthesis is unveiling its partnership with Guerlain, marking the debut of the first-ever Guerlain Spa in Greece. Address: Leoforos Poseidonos, Glyfada, Athens, 16674, Greece Latest UpdatesCountries Why Join?IL MagazineFree Daily E-LetterVideoOur ExpertsTestimonialsFAQsTopics When I tell people I lived in Athens they ask about the Acropolis and all the other questions that come up when you mention big cities but there was always a glaring omission in the conversation—no one ever asked about the beach The beach isn’t something that comes to mind when you think of Athens But I love to swim and couldn’t imagine spending winter in a place without a warm beach to go swimming Glyfada—the Greek capital’s seaside offering—is an absolute stunner I’d been scouring the world for almost two decades in search of the perfect place to spend the rest of my life’s winters After years of research on the Amalfi Coast of Italy and even the Andean foothills in Bolivia… my list hadn’t narrowed but there was a part of me that was disheartened and daunted by a life of eternal wandering That was before I spent a year living in Glyfada on the Athens Riviera like the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea The slower pace of this seaside suburb and its proudly displayed Blue Flag beach could convince you that you’ve been transported not 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Athens The pretty marina bustles with fishermen untangling octopus and squid from their nets while sailboats prepare for a trip around the Cyclades islands The waterfront is the focal point of the Glyfada coast But a short walk down a multi-use path busy with joggers and bicycles brings you to a gorgeous whitesand beach complete with sublime blue water and tan Greek men playing paddle tennis in Speedos The perfect place to sit on a park bench and let the gentle Mediterranean sun warm you until it’s time for lunch and you’d have to try very hard to avoid seeing a souvlatzidika (a restaurant specializing in gyros—a shwarma-style wrap costing about $3.50) for even two minutes tucked in a quiet neighborhood off the tram line serves liters of Belgian ales and giant plates of grilled meats It feels more like a bierhaus in Munich than an authentic Greek restaurant until the live music begins and boisterous Greek families stream in the door The variety of restaurants and pubs reminds me of a major melting pot city in the U.S. and Glyfada may owe that influence to the heavy expat population that fell in love and stuck around after the nearby U.S Sitting at a café with an icy mug of Czech Pilsner or craft IPA That’s not to say you aren’t living in the most authentic Greece you can imagine Walk three blocks up from the main square and you’re in a maze of sunbleached condos with blue-haired Greek grandmothers on their terrace beating rugs with broomsticks and hanging clothes out to dry in the sea breeze Tiny hole-in-the-wall cafés—kafenios—waft clouds of cigarette smoke and the muted skitter of tavli (backgammon) dice echoes between orange trees A butcher shop stands open next to an elementary school The neighborhood olive oil producer helps carry five liters of cold-pressed virgin gold to the trunk of a car Dogs bark and pizza delivery men on scooters zip through narrow streets the best farmers’ market in the Mediterranean kicks off with mountains of tomatoes and scores of old ladies pulling comically overfilled carts of oranges A white-mustached winemaker dances to Demotiko music and insists that everyone taste his wares Learn more about a slower pace of life in Greece and other countries in our free daily postcard e-letter Simply enter your email address below and we'll also send you a FREE REPORT — Retire in Greece—Find Your Dream Retirement in This European Archipelago is a quiet weekend getaway for Greeks-in-the-know who want high-class restaurants overlooking a world-class beach without a tourist in sight The younger crowd is drawn to some of the best nightclubs in Greece adding a pulse to the town that ebbs and flows with the position of the sun Daytime temperatures stay around the lower end of the 60s F for the winter months of December then climb steadily to a summer average of around 85 F Serene weekend mornings on your sunny terrace start with an iced and frothed freddo espresso and a warm pastry followed by a stroll to the beach to watch swimmers bob in the calm water (water temperatures stay in the mid-6os F all winter) Grab lunch at your favorite café with a fresh-squeezed fruit juice and spend the afternoon browsing clothing boutiques and art galleries until the sun dips below the horizon Find a quiet table and order the catch-of-the-day and a half liter of crisp white wine a shot of ouzo and chocolate gelato for dessert or smartly dressed couples sipping red wine and laughing in the salty air If you linger any longer you may be tempted to join the revelers when the music begins spilling out of the clubs and the pulse quickens call it an early night so you can do it all again tomorrow Some of the most luxurious seaside homes on mainland Greece line the promenade in Glyfada and the high-end shopping options remind me of the Champs-Elysées in Paris but affordable living can be found an avenue or two away from the sea Authentic Greece is all over Glyfada if you venture away from the yachts and the glitter of the shopping district—a Greece full of working-class families two-bedroom condos in the Attica neighborhood can be had for under $200,000 two-bedroom condo with large terrace in the Ano Glyfada district—about a mile from the beach about half that to the golf club—can be had for €470 (about $550) a month Living in Glyfada also gives you a head start on the Athenians heading to Rafina or one of thousands of smaller Greek islands Greece is a place where you could spend a lifetime exploring ancient ruins Most visitors never see anything outside of the Acropolis and one or two luxurious islands or they whirl through the tourist circuit in 10 days not sure if it was at Delphi or Mount Olympus where they had the best Greek coffee ever.Ancient ruins and hidden beaches.A longer stay gives you the opportunity to see the places buried in the back of the guidebook A full day walking through downtown Athens only scratches the surface of what the city has to offer Dedicate one day a week to exploring a new neighborhood and you’ll be surprised at how much diversity and excitement there is outside of the tourist zone and each is fascinating in its own way—vibrant For your first excursion away from Glyfada beach drive out to the Temple of Poseidon perched at the edge of the Attica peninsula and watch the sunset (Homer describes the same view in The Odyssey) Pack a weekend bag and take the regional train to Kalabaka and experience the immensity of the Meteora monastery perched on a pinnacle of rock so precipitously that it defies belief Pack for three days and go farther north to stay a night in the village of Papingo and feel your soul stir as you peer into the geological slash of Vikos Gorge make it a week and continue even farther to Lake Prespa and dip your feet in spring-fed water shared by Albania and North Macedonia You’ll be the only English-speaking person within 50 miles cross the border and canoe across one of the oldest lakes in Europe in Lake Ohrid with its rich history and charming old town can be the first stop on your two week tour of the Peloponnese Explore each finger of the peninsula and compare the cuisine and temper of the Mycenaean and Spartan descendants as they size you up and wonder what winds brought you to their secret land Once you get a taste of old Greece—the ancient as vibrant and alive as ever before— you’ll perhaps think that spending only winters here isn’t enough Moving to Greece Greece Visa and Residency Information Four Greek Islands You Can Live On All Year-Round The footage captures the chaotic events that unfolded, offering crucial insights into what authorities believe was a gang-related settling of scores involving the Turkish mafia On Monday morning, panic erupted in the Ano Glyfada area around 10 a.m. when at least two armed assailants opened fire on three Turkish nationals outside a local shop Witnesses described scenes of terror as the victims attempted to flee the attackers pursued and fatally shot two of the men while a third victim sustained a serious gunshot wound identified as having a penetrating wound to his abdomen Hospital commander Emilio Vougiouklakis confirmed the man underwent surgery and is now in stable condition The newly surfaced video has been instrumental in advancing the investigation Authorities now believe seven individuals were involved in the attack and the footage helped confirm this number over 20 shell casings were recovered at the crime scene along with a firearm and a jacket found in the yard of a nearby home Police have arrested two suspects, identified as Turkish nationals of Kurdish origin Neither suspect had previously come to the attention of law enforcement One of the detainees is believed to have wielded a weapon during the attack Authorities have also identified four additional suspects and are coordinating with Turkish officials to gather information on the criminal backgrounds of both the victims and the perpetrators The violent incident occurred disturbingly close to a kindergarten carried out in broad daylight in a bustling area Greek police have arrested four Turkish nationals and detained nine others as part of an ongoing investigation into the double murder of two of their compatriots in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada last December authorities also seized 13 firearms and quantities of narcotics Two suspects were arrested on the day of the crime police had been tracking the remaining suspects the suspects frequently changed residences renting properties through Airbnb to avoid detection Their luck ran out on Saturday when the police’s organized crime division launched a coordinated operation leading to the suspects’ arrests at Airbnb rentals in Nea Makri The four arrested individuals were already the subject of outstanding homicide warrants The victims are believed to have been members of the “Bayagalar” gang while the suspects belong to a rival Turkish criminal organization The two gangs are reportedly engaged in a violent turf war over the trafficking of drugs The deadly attack took place on December 9 in the Terpsithea area of Glyfada The ambush began near an Opap Play betting shop and escalated into a chase through the surrounding streets but the assailants pursued them and executed them with gunshots The attack resulted in two fatalities and one injured survivor officers from the immediate response unit managed to corner and arrest two suspects on the outskirts of Mount Hymettus One was believed to have fired at the victims Authorities later recovered one of the murder weapons and a jacket discarded by a suspect The deadly shooting was part of a broader wave of violent incidents involving Turkish nationals Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox Police investigations revealed that three Turkish nationals had rented the apartment from December 9th until December 16th December 9th was the date of a fatal shooting attack in Glyfada that resulted in the deaths of two Turkish nationals and injuries to a third Authorities have attributed the attack to a conflict between rival Turkish mafia groups While the perpetrators of the shooting have already been identified no direct link has yet been established between the former Airbnb tenants and the attack an investigation is underway to locate and identify the three Turkish nationals who rented the apartment to conduct forensic testing on them about the discovered pistol The pistol is being analysed to determine whether it has been used in other criminal activities This discovery follows the arrests of two Turkish nationals immediately after the Glyfada shooting and a subsequent series of arrests Twelve individuals have been apprehended in connection with the incident during operations in Athens and Thessaloniki Major Police Operation Targets Turkish Mafia in Greece: Arrests and Seizures of Weapons Announced Police have launched an investigation into the attempted abduction of a young boy in the Ano Glyfada area of southern Athens a stranger called out his name as he exited a sports facility after training claiming that his mother had been injured and that he was there to pick him up the boy said he returned to the sports facility and immediately called his father before authorities at the ground were also informed The child’s parents reported the case to the police He was reportedly wearing black clothing at the time of the incident Parents of all the youths using the Ano Glyfada sports facility have been informed of the incident They were urged to exercise extra caution and inform their children if they are running late for pickup Police have announced the arrest of three suspects linked to a criminal gang that hid drugs in juice packaging and distributed them in Athens The gang operated in the Glyfada and Vari areas concealing drugs in paper juice cartons or glass containers for oil or vinegar Authorities estimate the gang profited €200,000 from its illicit trade So, for a few months now, she has been operating her own piazza and bakery The name is no accident, not only because Isabella is a beautiful person with a pure and restless spirit but also because that is the name of the bakery-restaurant that she has been running with her mother, Maria, for 11 years in Punta del Este, Uruguay “The house we bought in Uruguay before it was turned into a bakery was already named La Linda (Uruguyans often name their houses) and since it is traditionally considered rude to change the name of the house that goes into new ownership because it so aptly represented what we were trying to build there,” she added People who visit the Uruguayan bakery La Linda in Glyfada often ask her how this project came about so far away from her homeland and how she got these strong ties with our country “My father is responsible for this love at first sight. His professional obligations (he works for a large shipping company) brought him for long periods to Greece, and more specifically to Glyfada where he lived so that he could combine the ease of commuting to work with his passion for the sea,” Isabella said I understood that this is where I would like to live in the future,” the Latina revealed She did not have to wait long for this future, and she expanded her business activity to Greece as well, transferring La Linda, exactly as it is, with the same philosophy and with the exact same menu, from Uruguay to Athens She even took the heads of the kitchen of La Linda in Glyfada all the way to Uruguay to train them in the local delicacies of the menu and experience “up close the philosophy and atmosphere of the original shop to familiarise themselves with the locals and the tastes they prefer and so that they can understand the history and traditions of the place.” For now, Isabella has managed to create a sophisticated corner that churns butter and attracts all the fans of Latin American pastries early in the morning in its comfortable always with the open kitchen in the industrial-style hall of La Linda as a background Sweet and savoury pastries and wines from Uruguay Among others, the Argentinian Torta Rogel, which looks quite reminiscent of the classic millefeuille consists of layers of thin biscuit and dulce de leche while a generous dose of burnt Swiss meringue covers its surface There are also the stuffed Alfajores biscuits, the Cocada, another traditional Latin American sweet with a biscuit base, dulce de leche in the middle (brought directly from Uruguay), and a thin layer of coconut cake on top, the Medialuna, the Uruguayan version of the croissant The menu has recently been strengthened by spicy Empanadas filled with ground beef, olives, eggs, and other savoury delicacies, perfectly accompanying La Linda’s great collection of local Uruguayan wines (served by the bottle or by the glass) So far, the service follows a self-service philosophy (sweet and savoury dishes are served on disposable paper plates) However, this will gradually change as the space will also start to function as a restaurant, serving a small and comprehensive menu for meat lovers and side dishes based on Argentinian and Uruguayan recipes Loukia Chrisovitsanou is a columnist for Cantina. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos READ MORE: To Magazaki Pou Legame: Delicious dishes in a boutique restaurant in Ioannina Police have arrested two of the six perpetrators believed to be involved in Monday morning’s shooting incident in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada that left two people dead and one injured One of those arrested is allegedly the gunman and the second is an accomplice Investigations are continuing to identify the remaining four perpetrators the two arrested individuals have been identified They are said to have come to Greece in the summer The identification of the two fatalities victims is pending while the identity of the injured individual inside an OPAP gambling store located at the intersection of Mikras Asias and Lefkosias streets A witness told the ERT public broadcaster that they heard approximately 30 gunshots during the incident The victims tried to escape but collapsed and died outside a pharmacy and supermarket Reports suggest that the victims are Turkish Authorities are considering the possibility that the attack was due to a settling of scores In a series of coordinated raids on Wednesday Greek police targeted Turkish mafia members involved in organized crime across Athens and Thessaloniki The operation came in the wake of a deadly shooting spree in Glyfada where seven gunmen killed two people and injured another Police arrested at least eight suspects and seized 49 firearms Among those arrested were two people in a rooftop apartment in Patissia where police found a suitcase filled with dozens of pistols Authorities believe the suspects were involved in the illegal arms trade The raids were part of a larger investigation that had begun before the Glyfada murders following intelligence reports on the Turkish mafia’s activities in Greece A classified report from Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) has highlighted the risk of Turkey’s criminal groups using Greece for settling scores and potential covert operations have been linked to a series of violent incidents across the country Greece defender George Baldock was found dead at the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada The conditions of his death remain unclear for now The 31-year-old British-born player plied his trade since the summer at Panathinaikos He was not known to have had any particular health problems Baldock had 12 caps with Greece to his name but this time he did not form part of the squad that is in London for the UEFA Nations League game against England on Thursday in 1993 and obtained Greek nationality through his grandmother He was formed as a right back at the MK Dons of Milton Keynes to which he belonged until 2017 with various loan spells in clubs such as Tamworth and Oxford United Then in 2017 he made the move to Sheffield United where he played more than 200 league games in seven years and earned a spot in the Greek national team In total he played for three years in the Premier League with the “Blades.” In the summer of 2024 he moved to a Greek club for the first time joining Panathinaikos He had recently regained his form and become a regular with the Greek Cup holder The incident is part of a concerning pattern of violence among Greek teens which persists despite efforts to address juvenile delinquency This rise in youth aggression is potentially exacerbated by the widespread use of social media among minors The attack occurred on a bustling commercial street in Glyfada She was reportedly pulled into a dark alley by 25-30 minors where she was beaten until she lost consciousness The attackers then burned her hair and tried to strip her The shocking incident was captured on video and aired by Athens-based Mega Channel two classmates initiated the attack out of jealousy allegedly due to the victim’s beauty Shocking accounts from the case reveal that the medical examiner was appalled by the severity of the girl’s injuries Police responded to citizen alerts and arrested the two girls believed to have started the attack The victim and her parents have filed a legal suit against them the parents of the identified attackers have been detained and may face charges of neglect Experts indicate that Greek law provides leniency for minors Her father stated that the recent attack was organized through a private Instagram group Greek authorities are introducing a “panic button” app for minors announced by Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis at the Thessaloniki International Fair This app will enable children in danger to alert authorities via mobile phones complete with geolocation to improve response times a report from To Vima indicates that the panic button has yet to be implemented which could have potentially aided the victim in this recent assault Situated southeast of Athens along the Saronic Gulf Glyfada is a popular destination for young people due to its vibrant nightlife and dining options the area has seen an increase in youth violence and drug accessibility Glyfada’s coastal redevelopment includes the completion of a 3.5-kilometer waterfront cycle path with an additional 2.5 kilometers of connecting routes set to follow Mayor George Papanikolaou emphasized the transformation: “The 3.5-kilometer horizontal route along Glyfada’s coastline is complete and work is progressing on 2.5 kilometers of vertical paths right by the water’s edge These enhancements include pedestrian and cycle paths the area will also feature open sports fields and play areas for children Residents and visitors can already enjoy a modern seafront walkway and other improvements that have revitalized the entire coastline.” [AMNA] The moment of the brutal beating of the 14-year-old girl in Glyfada shows a video from security cameras is released by protothema.gr The video was taken on Lazaraki Street on Saturday night A group of underage girls approached the 14-year-old girl who was with her friends The girl was attacked with punches and kicks Charges of bodily harm have already been filed and two minors and their parents have reportedly been arrested The nightmare she’s been living for the past few months The 14-year-old girl had been living a nightmare for the past few months two of her classmates involved in the beating had been bullying her since last May it was not the first time she was attacked as her two classmates had also attacked her in early September The latest attack against the minor took place on Saturday night it was preceded by an online consultation between the perpetrators As the father of the 14-year-old girl told police the perpetrators forcibly led his daughter to a dark place distracting her from her company and attacked her without reason from behind causing her to fall to the ground unconscious they sought to strip her and burn her hair the assailants left and the girl was received by her parents injured two of the 14-year-old girl’s underage classmates and their parents were arrested while the victim reportedly identified another person according to what the spokeswoman of the EL.AS the 14-year-old girl has identified another person who is wanted “the majority of those present at the attack were girls of the same age as the 14-year-old Most of them were watching and none of them informed the authorities.” “The victim knew some of the children as well as the two arrested women,” Demoglidou added Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr The Ministry of Tourism has approved applications for investment project grants for accessible beaches in Glyfada and North Kynouria within the framework of the Improvement and Modification of Accessibility to Greek Beaches action of the Recovery and Resilience Fund which is funded by the European Union - NextGeneration EU The above action aims to improve the accessibility of people with mobility problems or disabled people in general through integrated investment interventions of semi-permanent installations to improve the existing infrastructure the action includes interventions related to the construction of non-permanent beach access ramps (supply of a non-permanent ramp system for access to the sea for people with mobility problems supply of a wheelchair ramp system for their access to the sea supply of non-permanent auxiliary facilities such as removable changing rooms portable sanitary facilities and corridors consisting of sections of appropriate length for easy transport and storage during the winter period necessary equipment for an accessible beach special signage and other infrastructure elements the Ministry of Tourism approved the application for support for the investment plan of the municipality of Glyfada concerning the 3 beaches Akti A The total approved budget of the project amounts to 181,078.60 euros the Ministry of Tourism approved the application for support for the investment plan of the municipality of North Kynouria The total approved budget of the project amounts to 198,492.80 euros It is noted that the project is considered complete after inspection and certification of both the physical object in terms of installation and actual operation the total investment costs have been received and certified Nafplio at the epicenter of world yachting with the 10th Mediterranean Yacht Show Samaria Gorge “War Zone” – “Others Decide, We Pay the Price” Argosaronic Islands: Need for a long-term strategy and modern infrastructure FedHATTA | Tourism Bridges between Greece and the Chinese province of Guizhou Top distinctions for Greece and Santorini at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 HOTREC | Supporting SMEs in European Hospitality Tourism | Promoting Crete in the Arabian Gulf Aegean and Emirates expand their partnership Delta | Athens is in 5th place in American searches for 2025 Promotion of Preveza on the metro and tram in Athens TripAdvisor Awards 2025 | Elafonisi Beach World's 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What do professionals see for 2025 and 2026 This is Athens & Partners | The 7 partners renew their collaboration - the joint actions FedHATTA: Dynamic presence of Greek travel agencies at the international Dubai exhibition ATM 2025 Ryanair announces new offer for Prime members on June flights Thomas Ellerbeck | “Rhodes can become a model of sustainable tourism internationally” The Times | The perfect time to experience the authentic side of Santorini Chania: The Alternative Tourism Festival returns to the Venetian Port Angela Gerekou: "Tourism is a force for good and Greece can play a leading role" New flights to Greece in 2025 from 4 airlines Crete welcomes Reveil 12 – Festival of Sounds and Ecology Greek tourism - 3rd quarter | 97% of arrivals in Athens and Thessaloniki Modernization aid for the marinas of Symi and Messolonghi HOTREC Assembly: Focus on challenges and reforms in European tourism AEGEAN 2025: Passenger growth and fleet expansion with an eye on the international market FedHATTA Cooperation with Shaanxi Province, China Greek academic in finalists of European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 Thessaloniki museums join forces to promote the city GNTO introduces “Sustainable Greece” to British Agents Strategic meeting for cruises in Santorini A message of friendship and cooperation at the friendly Greek-Turkish football match in Chios Municipality of Xiromero | Diving tourism: Request for sinking of a decommissioned warship The first La Quinta by Wyndham in Batumi, Georgia Double racing event in Megalopolis on May 11: Festival Enduro and Theater Run 2025 Explora Journeys: Start of the summer season with the luxurious EXPLORA I from Piraeus Strong start in 2025 for Aegean and SKY Express Xanthi Tastes: A Gastronomy Festival with a Cultural Flavor Rhodes: These are the five-star hotels with the highest revenue – Which ones “fill up” first Greek Tourism/Webhotelier: The Winners and Losers in Online Bookings for 2025 GNTO | Promotion of Santorini in target markets Unprecedented blackout in Spain, Portugal, France Greece can play a leading role in the global sports tourism scene Rhodes | Event for the protection of biodiversity Attica, the …Caribbean of the Germans Agios Nikolaos | Cruise season kicks off with arrival of luxury Silver Spirit Operational Plan: “Cretan Food Culture 2026-2030” Destination Management and Promotion Organization in Thessaloniki Kefalonia: The authentic character of the island through the “Travel Reimagined” project Hoteliers vs. Booking.com: The European uprising has begun Tourism | Greece 4th choice for Europeans' holidays in 2025 - what the ETC survey shows New high-standard heated swimming pool in Chania, aimed at sports tourism Greeks Traveled (A Lot!) in 2024 – Where They Went, How Much They Spent Greek-American Dean Spanos brings the NFL to Greece – Opportunities for promotion in the USA Lesvos: The season begins with birdwatching tourists MSC Cruises: Strengthens its presence in Greece with 6 cruise ships New Luxury Arrival in Crete | JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa Opens on June 2 "Peloponnese Trails" inaugurated today: New network of trails for sustainable tourism Knossos: 125 years since the excavations of Arthur Evans The Spanish TV show “Viajeros Cuatro” in Corfu Wyndham - Soliteight | 40 Super 8 hotels in Spain and Portugal Airbnb: Final price now displayed in accommodation searches Investments in the beaches of the Attica Riviera The Municipality of Chania at the “From Crete to Side” Festival in Turkey Region of Central Macedonia: Tourism Promotion Activities in Poland and the Middle East Region of Crete | Connecting Minoan Palatial Centers with Archaeological Sites Biodiversity protection plan is in full swing in Elafonisi Record participation in the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition | Chania 8 - 10 May Communities at the heart of tourism development Booking.com | No to limiting tourists, yes to infrastructure investments Thessaloniki’s dynamic presence at the World Tourism Summit in Hong Kong easyJet | Summer 2026 sales open Cruise | Turkey doubles its share, new opportunities for Greek ports Aid for the upgrade of the tourist shelter of Astakos and the Marina of Alimos Preparing the settlement of Kionia for the tourist season: An example to follow The action of the region of Crete "Let's go for... Greens" concludes this weekend “Art is our Language”: Campaign for the 70th Anniversary of the Athens Epidaurus Festival Tourism | Nostalgia drives Brits’ travel choices ΕΟΤ China | B2B meetings with Chengdu's t.os - Flights to Athens in June State-of-the-art conference center at Theartemis Palace Hotel in Rethymno Zagori: Collaboration with Impact Hub Athens for sustainable tourism and innovation Cooperation Memorandum between Development Athens and Piraeus University on Tourism Kos: New advertising campaigns with Jet2 and National Geographic Traveller UK Five cruise ships in Souda by Saturday Imbros Trail Run & Hike 2025: A sporting tribute to the History of Sfakia Cultural Days and Sea Routes in Piraeus Religious Tourism | The University of Palermo comes to Panagia Nafpaktiotissa Audio Walk in the Sitia Geopark: A Different Exploration Experience in Crete AEGEAN “takes off” Larnaca with a new direct flight to Rome FedHATTA | Tourism Bridges between Greece and the Chinese province of Guizhou Nafplio at the epicenter of world yachting with the 10th Mediterranean Yacht Show Tourism | Promoting Crete in the Arabian Gulf Top distinctions for Greece and Santorini at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 HOTREC | Supporting SMEs in European Hospitality Samaria Gorge “War Zone” – “Others Decide, We Pay the Price” Aegean and Emirates expand their partnership Argosaronic Islands: Need for a long-term strategy and modern infrastructure Delta | Athens is in 5th place in American searches for 2025 TripAdvisor Awards 2025 | Elafonisi Beach World's Best Beach - 9th in Crete, Sani Beach Award Crete also invests in cycling tourism - 13th Pediadas Tour Competitions with a summer and autumn backdrop: Attica runs at the pace of sports Promotion of Preveza on the metro and tram in Athens ATM'25 - Tourism | The fight against food waste at the forefront of sustainable development 12th BAJAGREECE: Motorsports Competition in Western Macedonia What to expect at this year’s ITB Berlin Exhibition from March 4-6 PM at 1st Greece-Saudi Arabia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council on Monday What the Israeli Ambassador discussed at the Chania Chamber Greece's Permanent Delegation to UNESCO organizing concert on January 16 North Macedonia: Increase in foreign tourists in 2024 Cruise Takeoff in Chania – Record Arrivals in the First Quarter of 2025 Athens to host the European Film Awards in 2027 Alonissos tops the list of Greek destinations without mass tourism Athens Municipality Festival 2025 | The city's biggest celebration, with more than 200 events German tourism: Advance bookings are the new "last-minute" The final moments of Baldock’s life were captured by a security camera from a neighboring building The footage shows the footballer diving into his pool around 18:35 to enjoy a sunset swim He was seen swimming vigorously for about ten minutes until 18:45 before suddenly coming to a stop and sinking to the bottom of the pool The video confirms that Baldock was alone during the incident suggesting that his death was due to natural causes as no other individuals were present at the time who resides in England with their one-year-old son became alarmed when she was unable to reach her husband by phone on their child’s birthday — an occasion he would not have missed she contacted the owners of their Glyfada home to search for him they discovered the balcony door open but did not initially notice Baldock in the pool they checked the pool and found him at its bottom His death was confirmed by an emergency medical professional from Greece’s National Ambulance Service (EKAB) Baldock’s untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the Greek football community Baldock had a notable career with Sheffield United in the Premier League before transferring to Panathinaikos with a half-empty bottle of vodka found nearby has added a layer of mystery to the incident Baldock had not been included in the squad for an upcoming Nations League match between England and Greece His absence in the football world will be deeply felt The Hellenic Police were notified of the tragic incident at 22:30 An investigation is ongoing to confirm the circumstances surrounding his death This unexpected loss leaves Baldock’s family and fans mourning a talented athlete gone too soon Greece – New details have come to light in the tragic death of footballer George Baldock who was found dead in his Glyfada pool last Wednesday evening Initial reports suggesting a vodka bottle was found near the pool have proven inaccurate The bottle actually contained hand sanitizer according to a report by STAR’s Vagelis Goumas Police have been examining security footage and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the events leading to Baldock’s death While foul play was ruled out early in the investigation authorities are working to confirm Baldock was alone at the time of the incident Footage from the building and surrounding streets has One enduring mystery is the presence of a second glass on a poolside table considered potentially significant at first with investigators believing the glass had been there for some time Baldock’s mobile phone is being analyzed by forensic specialists and toxicology results are expected in two to three weeks Medical Examiner Stavroula Papadodima confirmed that drowning was the cause of death but further tests are being conducted to determine if any underlying medical conditions or substances played a role The investigation continues as authorities attempt to understand how a man who knew how to swim could drown in his own pool The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the European sporting community leaving many to mourn the loss of the young athlete A shipment of 3 million “jihadist pills” and a travel agency in the southern suburbs of Athens In March 2024, at an unsuspected time with what has been happening in the last 24 hours in Syria authorities announced sanctions on 11 individuals and companies believed to have supported Bashar al-Assad’s regime Among them were two individuals allegedly linked to the seizure of one of the largest drug shipments in recent years off the coast of Crete primarily manufacturing Captagon tablets – amphetamines often referred to as “jihadist pills.” The trail of Assad’s network also led to a travel agency in Glyfada Operating for about a year from a corner shop in a quiet neighbourhood the agency left little impression—residents told iMEdD they could barely recall it Special Forces of the Coast Guard carried out a boarding operation on the Syrian-flagged cargo ship Noka It was unclear whether the shippers of the cargo were legitimate entities or ghost companies the ship’s manifest listed food and detergents as its cargo authorities found 6 tons of processed cannabis and 3,127,360 Captagon pills hidden in the double bottoms of eight containers The Syrian captain and the other ten crew members of the Noka were arrested While they denied any knowledge of the drugs eating and sleeping until the next shift came,” testified a crew member “The containers were placed in front of us on the ship and had gone through Syrian state scanners,” he said The eleven sailors remained in custody for 18 months and were eventually found not guilty at a trial in Heraklion In March 2021 a different court ordered that the ship be returned to its owner Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is specifically referring to the drug shipment case in Crete It describes Kayali’s ships as carrying Captagon pills and hashish “both well-known funding sources for the Assad regime,” as noted “Al-Kayali used [the Syria-based company] Neptunus to purchase the cargo ship Noka which was carrying over $100 million worth of Captagon and hashish when it was intercepted in 2018 by Greek authorities on its way from the Syrian port of Lattakia to eastern Libya,” the report stated Bashar al-Assad’s regime had withstood more than a decade of uprisings civil war and international sanctions since the onset of widespread protests in 2011 it collapsed in a remarkably short period of time there is a second person linked to Greece: Syrian Mahmoud Abulilah Al-Dj He is described as responsible for the Noka drug shipment and three other shipments seized in Libya Al-Dj was charged with drug and human trafficking and allegedly registered a travel company with offices in Syria and Dubai The OFAC report noted that the travel company opened a branch in Greece at some point iMEdD identified a travel company with the same name listed in the Greek Business Register – General Commercial Register (G.E.MI.) It was founded in May 2023 with a capital of 25,000 euros Two Syrians appear in the register as founders and shareholders one of whom is listed with the full details of Al-Dj the individual who has been sanctioned by the US as an international drug trafficker and supporter of Assad (Editor’s note: in the Greek Registry there is an additional middle name which is not mentioned in the different versions of the full name given by the US authorities) iMEdD sent written queries to the email addresses of the company’s founders as registered with G.E.MI We visited the address listed as the company’s headquarters in Glyfada It is a quiet neighbourhood near the main road a few people walking on the street were enjoying the winter sun A tenant of the apartment building and a shop customer on the opposite side of the street told iMEdD that the travel agency had been operating for a few months in the corner shop on the ground floor Both individuals said they could barely remember the travel agency An analysis by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime noted that Captagon pill production in Syria had escalated in recent years and was taking place in industrial-scale facilities in areas under the Assad regime’s control “providing it with a crucial financial lifeline amid the country’s costly and protracted civil war.” Additionally, it pointed out that “although Damascus has always denied any involvement, several influential members of the Assad family have been targeted by Western sanctions for this reason the president’s younger brother and commander of the army’s infamous Fourth Division.” iMEdD is a non-profit organization in an effort to enhance transparency founded in 2018 with the exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) The 5-star ACE Hotel & Swim Club Athens, located in the former Fenix ​​hotel in the centre of Glyfada marks the reappearance of the ACE chain on European soil The chain has been present in the hotel industry for 25 years It also marks Brook Lane Capital’s first substantive investment venture in the hospitality industry in collaboration with an international name The old Fenix ​​Hotel quietly came into Brook Lane ownership in July 2021 Brook Lane, which started investing in Greek real estate as early as 2017 with purchases of hundreds of millions of euros in commercial real estate (mainly offices and shops), will, in the future, have a strong footprint in the southern suburbs of Athens In addition to investing in the former Fenix, which was one of the largest hotels in the area with a capacity of 120 rooms and suites, the investment company led by fund manager Aziz Francis secured a position in the Ellinikon project with a planned mixed-use tower which will include residential and 5-star hospitality uses worth half a billion euros Brook Lane also announced the purchase from LAMDA of a plot of land within Ellinikon for future As for now, the “ACE Hotel & Swim Club Athens” is set to open in September under the American brand of ACE Hotels, which returns to Europe via Greece after leaving London in 2020 unused units of the southern suburbs with a construction date back to the 70s at a favourable moment both for the tourism of Athens which is experiencing its best year this year which is at the centre of investment interest with luxury recovering the lost glory of the 60s and 70s It is noted that based on the latest assessment of the property (before the reconstruction) the hotel’s value was 18.67 million euros at the end of 2022 The ACE Hotel Group was created in 1999 and has a presence in the USA It now places particular emphasis on entertainment and leisure through the “Swim Club,” with the debut in Europe being made in Glyfada the benefits for the general public include a daily or even annual pass for swimming in the hotel’s two swimming pools is a collection of international boutique hotels in Seattle The “Swim Club” brand is expected to be a key point for the group in the coming years Following the popular “Swim Club” in Palm Springs which opened in 2009 and is due for renovation in 2024 In 2020, the chain closed the “Ace Hotel London” in London, leaving Europe, where it is now returning via Athens the Greek capital is increasingly becoming a destination sought by travellers beyond the Greek islands with the southern suburbs as well as the centre being the focus Stefania Souki is a columnist for New Money. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos READ MORE: Symi: A special island of culture. With thousands of olive trees on its streets, the coastal council of nearly 90,000 hit upon the idea of harvesting the fruit to make oil for its poorer citizens a decade ago Not far from one of Athens’ busiest highways, passing motorists stop and stare at the bucolic agricultural scene going on in front of them on the streets of Glyfada. Nets spread out on the ground, workers picked olives beside a bus stop. With hundreds of olive trees on its streets, the seaside suburb hit upon the idea of harvesting their olives to make oil for its poorer citizens a decade ago. Several other Athens suburbs have since followed. The western port of Patras also does the same, and Greece’s second city Thessaloniki joined them this year. “In addition to keeping the valuable fruit from being lost… this nurtures the olive trees and also protects pedestrians” from slippery sidewalk accidents, the Athens municipality of Alimos said when it appealed for volunteers to help pick its olives earlier this month. A staple in the Mediterranean diet for centuries, a one-litre bottle of olive oil now costs between nine and 18 euros ($9.50-19) on supermarket shelves in Greece. But the Glyfada olive harvest, estimated at around one tonne of olives this year, is being given away for free. “This is good oil… all of Greece makes good olive oil,” said Stavros Giakoumakis, the council’s deputy mayor for greenery, who has overseen the project since 2014. “Our land is the land of plenty, boys. Whatever we plant takes root,” gushed the 70-year-old, who also makes oil from his own olive trees on his native island of Crete. “If every municipality did the same, vulnerable families would have enough olive oil to last the year,” he said. Local resident Eleni Papachristopoulou, who moved to the area in the 1970s, said the trees on her street were planted over 50 years ago. “For years, the olives would fall on the ground and nobody picked them up,” she said. With Spain and Italy, Greece is a major EU olive oil producer and has the highest annual consumption per capita in the bloc at around 12 kilograms per person, according to EU figures. Glyfada’s street oil tastes tangy and stings the throat – both signs of purity. But health experts caution that produce grown in urban areas should be tested for harmful chemicals. A private group of experts, the Scientific Society of Olive Encyclopedists (4E), this month warned that “olive oil that comes from streets with increased traffic… is burdened with pollutants which in high concentrations constitute dangerous chemicals.” Of particular concern are mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAHs), which according to the European Food Safety Authority can enter through environmental contamination, and may damage DNA and cause cancer. “Olive trees in areas where the atmosphere is polluted by exhaust gases may have an increased amount of MOAHs in the fruit, and consequently also in olive oil,” said 4E member Constantinos Demopoulos, emeritus professor of biochemistry and food chemistry at the University of Athens. “Unlabelled olive oil that circulates under the counter may not have the required composition, not necessarily out of malice but because of ignorance. I would not consume olive oil that has not been analysed, even if it came from a friend,” he told AFP. 4E warned that local councils “appear to be unaware” of the risks, and that the inspection of street olive oil usually focuses on acidity and other characteristics. Additional tests required to detect the presence of fossil fuel hydrocarbons require more “specialised” laboratories and come at a higher cost, it said. At Greece’s state chemical laboratory, the country’s foremost authority, acidity tests cost 20 euros. Aromatic hydrocarbons tests cost between 150 and 180 euros. Papachristopoulou said she was well aware of the pollution debate. “We are worried, very much so. But people eat (the olives) – soon they won’t have other options anyway,” she said. The new pedestrian-bicycle path along the so-called Athenian Riviera will be ready by the end of 2025. A small section has already been built in Glyfada. However, it has met with reactions from the Municipality of Elliniko, as it passes through residential areas instead of along the beachfront, due to a large-scale investment currently being implemented there. The contract with the company that undertook the project was signed on July 15. The 18-kilometer €19.3-million path starts from Kallithea and ends at Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni Town Hall.  “It is about an urban walk, a cycle path and a pedestrian path that connects the maritime urban landscape of five municipalities, creating a complete route, with the expansion of parking areas, regeneration and creation of new green spaces,” said Nikos Hardalias, governor of the Attica region, which has the responsibility of the project’s construction and maintenance.  GreeceChevron AthensChevron For a sure-fire hit of coastal glamour with none of the hassle of Greek ferries or domestic airports. The gated peninsula is a bubble of extreme attentiveness, where you can be as subdued or as sociable as you like. If you start feeling antsy, the Acropolis and the grubbier appeal of downtown Athens are only a 30-minute drive The latest ultra-luxury hotel chain to land in Greece and the newest milestone in the ritzy revival of the Athenian Riviera The modern-retro design is a throwback to Glyfada Beach’s 1960s heyday with way more pizzazz than the folding chairs and boxy cabanas that originally lined the shore Behind the rippling white perimeter fence is a cloistered enclave for a ruthlessly successful and well-turned-out set who can only really relax when an army of expertly trained staff are at their disposal Four rooms and two bungalows are fully accessible for guests with mobility impairment. Most of the other resort areas and spaces, including the restaurants and the spa, are designed to be accessible by wheelchair. The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of electric buggies for whizzing around. Manko, an ambitious beach club with a Peruvian restaurant, a trio of bars, and nightly DJ sets, all centred around a celadon-tiled swimming pool, will open just in time for the 2024 summer season. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The actress enjoyed the Greek capital with her family One playful photo shows Kate making a goofy monster pose while splashing in a pool with Danny she flaunts her toned midriff and legs while lounging in a sauna sharing a gym selfie that highlighted her fit physique from previous relationships—Kate’s family moments were heartwarming Ryder’s father is Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson and Bingham’s is Muse’s Matt Bellamy Her Instagram album also features a sunset beach dinner with family and friends. In her caption, Kate gushed about her stay at the One And Only Aesthesis hotel in Glyfada praising the luxurious accommodations and sharing highlights like visiting the Parthenon and a mother-daughter spa day with Rani Kate’s Greek getaway follows a milestone in her career the release of her first solo studio album Read more: Kate Hudson in Mykonos Oikonomakis Siampakoulis Architects presents a unique residential building in Glyfada, a suburb on the southern edge of the Athens metropolitan area This project challenges the prevalent urban landscape and the ‘polykatoikia’ typology common in Greece’s multistory residential architecture historically a popular destination for beachgoers and a favored location for new families has experienced rapid development since the mid-century Influenced by significant projects such as the Ellinikon redevelopment and designs by renowned architects like Norman Foster and Kengo Kuma The architects were commissioned to design a family residential building on a typical 600 sqm lot Rather than following the area’s dominant minimalist they aimed to inspire the future residents’ imagination with a solid four-level structure spanning 990 sqm aerial view from the front of the building | all images courtesy of Oikonomakis Siampakoulis Architects the design includes cozy outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces that extend the interior living areas during warmer months Planters on all balconies encourage residents to cultivate greenery transforming the building into a vertical garden an unconventional choice for Greek residential architecture offering double-height spaces in the penthouse apartment which includes a mezzanine with three of the four bedrooms a central atrium opens towards the southeast including the ground-floor duplex and second-floor apartments The structure stands over an open-space pilotis hosting a communal pool surrounded by lush vegetation This private area is accessible to visitors entering the building through a double-height space Oikonomakis Siampakoulis Architects aims to establish a new living environment that challenges and improves the urban context of Athens while fostering an integrated ecosystem for residents architect: Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects | @oikonomakis.siampakoulis lead architects: Ilias Oikonomakis & Angelos Siampakoulis designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece attacked three men outside an OPAP Play betting shop on Monday morning Authorities recovered 25 shell casings from the scene Greek police arrested two suspects near Mount Ymittos in eastern Attica finding a firearm and discarded clothing linked to the crime The incident was the latest in a series of violent events involving Turkish nationals police disrupted a planned hit by a gang in a white Opel A November 5 assassination in Athens and a high-profile September 2023 massacre in Loutraki Greek authorities attribute these events to turf wars among five major Turkish crime syndicates which use Greece as a hub to evade Turkish law enforcement and settle rivalries An internal security report has highlighted the dangers of Greece becoming a veritable With connections to drug trafficking and organized hits these groups are increasingly jeopardizing public safety Police are under pressure to crack down on these transnational networks but critics argue for more coordinated efforts across borders to address the root causes of this deadly conflict Four people died during a shooting incident at a Greek shipping company in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada on Monday The gunman entered the building and opened fire resulting in the deaths of three individuals – two men and a woman – before turning the gun on himself He was found fatally injured in the basement warehouse in a state of frenzy and brandishing the carbine In a subsequent investigation of the vehicle the gunman used to arrive at the premises The perpetrator has been identified as 76-year-old Egyptian national Adel El Bourai a former employee of the shipping company owners’ residences the motives were both personal and professional as the gunman had recently been made redundant after working for nearly 36 years as a caretaker of the owners’ residences While police have not officially disclosed the name of the company involved reports have identified it as European Navigation Among those killed in the gunfire were the company owner’s sister who was married to the owner’s second sister and the former captain and employee in the company’s accounting department The incident prompted a hostage situation members of the elite counterterrorism unit EKAM and ambulances were stationed outside the building and police had cordoned off a wider area around it I headed towards the stairs to see what was happening and made my way out through the back door of the garage,” a witness Two employees of the company were transferred to the hospital as they were in a distressed psychological state A preliminary investigation is underway by the Department of Homicide and Personal Freedom Crimes of the Attica Security Directorate One&Only Aesthesis in the seaside neighbourhood of Glyfada brings the glamour of Athenian modernism to the 21st century with a sprinkle of seductive Strolling the garden-filled paths of One&Only Aesthesis, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you are somewhere in the Cyclades. The peaceful, relatively minimalist environment would feel a fitting part of any island escape low-slung structures that open up to their surroundings.  Yet this is the global resort's Athens outpost located just half an hour from the airport and a stone's throw from the capital's bustling centre – a city known for its vibrant streets and busy historic heart It is also the company's first foray on Greek soil and the launch of a growing One&Only family there (a second location on Kea Island is about to open this spring) – and the hospitality brand brings with it its signature sense of quiet luxury and true retreat mixed with a sense of place that draws on each destination's unique energy.  Developers Grivalia Hospitality and Kerzner International partnered with One&Only to bring this fabled site back to life.  very careful about using the exact same footprint for internal spaces [in the rooms and bungalows] but the freedom that we had with that in-between space that Goldilocks moment between indoors and out was what gave us the opportunity to stitch the architecture into the surroundings and kind of elongate that moment of stitching.' The result, mixed with interiors by specialist studio Muza Lab, branding by London design studio Afroditi 'We wanted to create a sense of soft luxury that specifically spoke to the Greek Riviera the warmth of the marble and the olive wood and the beautifully textured linens hand-designed in Greece,' says Inge Moore Balancing fine luxury with functionality and sustainable architecture One&Only Aesthesis doesn't only talk the talk as the property has gained the LEED and SITES certifications for its sensitive environmental approach This is supported by the planting of some 200,000 Mediterranean and native species across the resort and using locally sourced materials.  escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox a main building that evokes 1960s Hollywood-meets-Athens glamour contains the reception area where the Michelin-starred Greek-Italian chef serves sumptuous modern Mediterranean food – such as shellfish pasta and lobster dishes.  a cascade of terraces offer varying degrees of privacy for lounging and sunbathing between three pools – two larger ones and one for children as this is a resort that welcomes families too with carefully planned childcare and entertainment provision for its younger guests if you don't want to go to the resort's private beach A second restaurant in the building next door offers refined meals with an Andalucian twist in Moorish and Mediterranean flavours and street-style bites A third restaurant is currently in the pipeline seeking to enrich further the campus culinary options One&Only Aesthesis also comprises Greece's first Guerlain spa grooming and wellness converge in the serene minimalist structure that houses the spa and gym featuring a swimming pool at its heart and open-air pergola-covered terraces for al fresco yoga and Pilates sessions.  Working with the French brand's world-famous products specialists treat guests to anything from massages to facials – from an à la carte menu or created bespoke according to individual needs Highlights include experiences tapping on the rejuvenating powers of the Orchidée Impériale A private chapel with bespoke hagiographic art and a tree-filled nature reserve that comes with its own set of ancient Greek ruins complete the 21-hectare site – which is available to guests for connecting with nature through a variety of outdoor activities during their stay oneandonlyresorts.com Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) Residents of the Athens suburb of Glyfada who are struggling to heat their homes as energy prices soar now have an option — free firewood from the local council especially in this difficult year,” said Yiannis Dimitrakopoulos a 75-year-old pensioner lining up for logs Dozens of people wait patiently in their vehicles for their turn but you never know,” said Erofili Generali She looks on while her husband fills the boot of their car with wood collected from local forests and parks Although temperatures in Glyfada remain fairly mild during winter the inhabitants of the fashionable southern suburb When natural gas prices more than quadrupled last month many began to wonder how they would afford it Many Greeks are still recovering from the financial impact of the county’s decade-long economic crisis and with inflation running at more than 10 percent for the past six months the price of food and essential goods has shot up homes are mainly equipped with central heating systems that use fuel-oil or “We feel betrayed about these exorbitant natural gas prices,” Dimitrakopoulos said He said that the Greek government has heavily promoted gas for heating in the past few years although these are not used as the main source of heating So the council has stepped in to help with free firewood “Many trees came down in a snowstorm in January so we decided not to recycle the wood into industrial fuel like we used to,” said Annie Kafka the wood was chopped up so the council could “offer it to households because of the energy crisis,” Kafka said About 3,000 households have already benefitted from the initiative and demand is exploding Clouds of thick smoke build over Greek capital’s southern suburbs as more than 100 firefighters fight blaze A wildfire on the outskirts of the Greek capital Athens is threatening homes and infrastructure, with some residents being evacuated by the authorities. The blaze has spread across the slopes of Mount Hymettus, which overlooks Athens, sending clouds of thick smoke drifting over the city’s southern suburbs. Strong winds have helped fan the fire. There is concern about damage to power lines, and traffic has been diverted away from the area. Residents have been evacuated from some parts of the Voula and Glyfada regions, about 12.4 miles (20km) from the city centre. More than 100 firefighters aided by six firefighting aircraft and four helicopters fought the blaze that started after midday in the city’s suburb of Glyfada, the fire brigade said. Read moreAccording to the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, a local official Giannis Konstantatos said: “The situation is dire and the wind does not help. The atmosphere is suffocating, we have difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, the fire is moving towards Panorama and now the mayor of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has asked for an evacuation. “The fire started from an area of ​​Ano Glyfada, where unfortunately no cleaning [of dried branches] has been done. We are fighting along with the fire brigade and the volunteers to prevent it from reaching homes. It is the third fire in 20 days.” A fire brigade official told the Reuters news agency: “The winds are very intense, we have damage in a few houses and some cars, no injuries.” Consultation on the new zoning plan for tourism is expected to begin soon and to serve as the main instrument for imposing restrictions on the number of short-term rental assets. For now, the exact content of restrictions is unclear, but the inclusion of a number of areas of Attica in the relevant provisions seems to be a harbinger of future developments. How the selection has been made has raised questions, both due to the low penetration of short-term rentals and the fact they are not areas with a deficit housing and high demand from long-term tenants. Accordingly, the “control areas” include districts that are in very strong demand. In several, the phenomenon of shortage in housing for students or public officials is observed every year, so the search for solutions is now imperative. These are the municipal units Paralia in Pieria, Skiathos, Corfu, Zakynthos, Ermoupoli on Syros, Santorini, Kos, Mykonos, Afantou, Ialyssos and Kallithea on Rhodes, Tinos, Malia and Hersonissos in Iraklio, and Nea Kydonia in Hania. satisfied after having helped attract international interest to the resort towns that dot the coastline stretching south of Athens which she discovered following her marriage to the shipping heir Aristotle Onassis which opened this past November on the site of a beloved former beach club Photo: Rupert PeaceTo arrive at the property you must first make your way through the traffic-clogged streets of Athens then whizz down the grand boulevard of the 91 highway that runs south from the center of the city Somewhere among the seafront suburbs of the Glyfada neighborhood your taxi will swerve to the right and breeze through a gleaming white gateway; then swooping up to the colossus of white stone that serves as the resort’s central hub hovering over the beach like a groovy John Lautner spaceship that just landed directly from Palm Springs The sound of the nearby fountain and the rhythmic slatted exterior lends it all a hallucinatory shimmer; meanwhile a pair of palm trees playfully poke through a Swiss cheese-like hole in the curved (It turns out the trio of architectural firms responsible for the resort’s striking design were very much inspired by the mid-century modern movement and its zenith in the heart of the Coachella Valley.) Photo: Rupert PeaceOnce you’ve soaked in the resort’s architectural wonders—and walked through the central atrium for a seamless check-in with one of the friendly powder blue-suited staff—it’s time to take in its equally striking natural wonders From the expansive terrace of the main building views stretch out to the glittering blue of the Mediterranean Sea beyond to the rugged topography of the Saronic Islands you’ll see the dozens of bungalows belonging to the hotel tucked within the surrounding groves of pine and olive trees as well as the enormous hotel villas perched along the coastline with direct beach access A spit of land also owned by the hotel contains a forest reserve that has been left to the wild for hiking and swimming (Upon being spirited away by an electric buggy to my room a local member of the staff explained that the resort had been carefully and unobtrusively laid out to comply with the local zoning laws which deemed that One&Only could only develop on the footprint of the resort that previously existed on the site; luckily that layout was surprisingly intuitive for a venue built in the 1950s.) Photo: Rupert PeaceOnce settled in my room—think a sleek tasteful combination of pearl-white local marbles and light woods; a coastal color palette of sandy neutrals across plush rounded furniture; and floor-to-ceiling glass windows for gazing out at your private plunge pool fringed by swaying palms—it was time to explore the grounds Perched on a slightly higher promontory than the rest of the resort—a kind of miniature Acropolis of wellness—its cutting-edge facilities include an airy But the real reason you’ll want to make a stop here is for its partnership with Guerlain and creams paired with a scalp massage had the magical effect of somehow bringing my raw and reddened complexion back to life Photo: Courtesy of One&Only AesthesisAlso worth noting for anyone planning to lounge around on the property: No visitor to One&Only Aesthesis is at risk of going hungry You can start your day with one of their lavish breakfast spreads of Greek cheeses with cold cuts and honey or a decadent poached eggs dish served with local crab and lemony hollandaise then head back to the central restaurant of Ora for a pitch-perfect Mediterranean lunch where chef Ettore Botrini offers inventive (but not too inventive) spins on the classics: his riff on spanakopita is a must-try with the feta and spinach pastry pie here reinvented as an addictive salad perfect for tucking into on a balmy summer’s day you might also be inclined to head over to the outbuilding that houses El Bar a playful tapas restaurant overseen by the three-Michelin-starred Andalusian chef Paco Morales Moorish-inflected menu that ranges everything from smoky eggplant tacos to albacore tuna “tonnato” and braised leeks sprinkled with morcilla sausage and bechamel sauce (The cocktails here deserve a special mention Photo: Courtesy of One&Only AesthesisStill what charms the most about the property is the enthusiasm of the staff—the locals in particular—to see this corner of the world revived to its former glories (A Four Seasons outpost opened in 2019 just down the road and there are whispers of more luxury hospitality brands scouting the area for potential sites.) There’s a certain reverence for the history of the place that extends all the way through to the experiences on offer designed to appease both the more adventurous traveler—day trips by speedboat to the nearby islands of Aegina and Agistri or jetskiing and snorkeling in one of the nearby coves—as well as anyone seeking to dive headfirst into the city’s many layers of history overlooking the city’s national gardens and ritzy embassy quarter The afternoon concluded with a guided tour of the city’s bustling markets before heading up to the Acropolis for sunset: there are few experiences quite as magical as witnessing the peachy glow of sunset fall across the Parthenon its columns casting long shadows as the Greek flag is hoisted to full mast ready for the soldiers who watch over the historic site at night After all that rushing around central Athens it’s this that serves as One&Only Aesthesis’s unique selling point—and what a draw it is most travelers would spend a few days in the hustle and bustle of Athens before hopping on one of the ferries to take them to one of the many thousands of more secluded peaceful islands whose siren call has continued to lure in tourists over the decades One&Only Aesthesis offers the best of both worlds Spending an afternoon on a sun lounger by its sweeping pool or taking a boat trip to a nearby island for grilled octopus and ouzo you can attune yourself to the lazy rhythms of a beach or island holiday; after a few days you can easily catch a $20 taxi into the city center for shopping and sightseeing is being transformed into a development that will include shops and apartments—if there’s one corner of Athens that is firmly on the come-up it may possess a seductive air of throwback glamour but it also feels attuned to the needs and wants of today’s traveler seeking cultural immersion alongside all the creature comforts—and serves as a convincing argument for Athens as a destination for sightseers and sun-seekers alike (The hotel is planning to open a beach club and Peruvian restaurant next door later this summer which will undoubtedly attract a glamorous crowd of Athenian glitterati.) Yet despite the resort’s opulence the warmth and visible pride of the local staff—and the attention to detail in preserving its gorgeous natural surroundings—make it clear that it’s not only the hedonism of the Athens Riviera’s heyday that has returned in full force here The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month It was 5 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon at the Glyfada Tennis Club in southern Athens and a small crowd had gathered When Stefanos Tsitsipas arrived at the club where he started his career – one that took him to greater heights that any Greek tennis player has ever accomplished – his fans and acolytes greeted him with enthusiasm But he seemed equally to enjoy the occasion hitting a ball around with them on the courts signing hundreds of autographs and deftly managing the shy younger fans and overbearing parents at the offices of the Adidas sportswear company I asked him what returning to Glyfada meant for him “It was emotional; more than I expected,” he told Kathimerini “It’s something I had been trying to organize for five years but the pieces had not fallen into place to make it happen until now I learned to play tennis on those courts; I owe my career to that start at the Glyfada Tennis Club.” Tsitsipas also expresses his gratitude for the first two people to coach him at the club “Giorgos Spiliopoulos taught me discipline He’s the reason I fell in love with tennis Giorgos Fountoukos made me see how far I could go in tennis The Greek champion was in Athens to take part in the qualifying game weekend at the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) between teams Greece and Slovakia for the Davis Cup the biggest event on the tennis calendar in terms of national teams I asked him what it meant to play a particularly solitary sport for the national colors “I have always wanted to put Greece in the World Group of the Davis Cup; it’s something that has never been done in the history of tennis in our country,” he says referring to the 18 national teams that take part in the main leg of the event known informally as the “Tennis World Cup.” similar to reaching the quarterfinals or even the semifinals in the soccer World Cup,” he says noting that you often see players transcend the framework of the solitary game that is the norm in the ATP Tour when participating in tournaments like the Davis Cup “I often see them becoming more passionate when they’re playing for the national flag – this has happened to me too,” he says is at a “crossroads,” as veteran tennis journalist Christopher Clarey recently described it He started the season with an impressive performance at the Australian Open would have propelled him to the top of the global rankings ‘People always see things from their own perspective 25-year-old Tsitsipas’ performance has been lackluster He is still high in the rankings as fifth seed but many wonder whether he missed his opportunity and the baton will pass straight from the greats of the “golden generation” (Roger Federer Djokovic) to Carlos Alcaraz and the other incredibly promising 20-somethings “There was a period roughly between 2018 and 2020 The younger players “play with incredible energy and thirst “They play without anything weighing on their minds; free of care.” His tone is almost nostalgic as if he’s talking about himself five years ago if he wakes up and goes to sleep thinking about his first Grand Slam I was addicted to this target when I was younger and this deprived me of something This doesn’t mean that I’m not happy with what I have accomplished; I do want to improve as a player But the key is finding a balance between your private life the Spanish tennis player and Tsitsipas’ girlfriend “Her presence in my life helps me a lot,” he says “She has changed my approach to the game in a way that I never expected.” This brings us to the criticism he has come under about his relationship with Badosa which some say is distracting him from the game “I’ve been told that I need to change him hundreds of times But this comes from people who don’t know what my daily routine looks like I train six days a week and spend more than half the day doing physical therapy and talking to my team about nutrition – doing everything I need to do to reach the next level,” he says Tsitsipas also confirms the end of Greek-Australian Mark Philippoussis’ very brief stint as his coach “What we’d said with Mark was that we would do the American part of the season together That partnership has ended and the baton is going back to my father.” Three days before our meeting with Tsitsipas won the US Open and climbed back into the top spot of the ATP Rankings He has more Grand Slams than any other player in the history of tennis I ask Tsitsipas how he explains the phenomenon and whether the Serbian star is the greatest tennis player of all time He breaks record after record,” he responds even though he has nothing to prove anymore,” I add He’s never happy; it’s like he’s always trying to prove something to someone He has that glint in his eye,” says Tsitsipas going on to refer to the match against Alcaraz in Cincinnati in August “I never thought that Alcaraz would lose that game Yet Djokovic found a way to make that happen.” approaching the question from the prism of who has inspired people more and who has made the biggest impact “The finesse and beauty he brought to tennis I don’t think anyone else will ever match him,” Tsitsipas adds of the Swiss superstar Tsitsipas hails the Spanish player “as the greatest fighter I have ever seen at least for those players who reach the big leagues is a very lucrative sport (Tsitsipas has made more than $27 million from tournaments alone) What is the hardest part of life on the tour “Sleeping in a different bed almost every seven days; a different city having to recover from jet lag and start training before each tournament… Doing that 32-34 weeks a year has an enormous impact on the body and on the mind,” says Tsitsipas I’ve had some very bad experiences in the past that affected my psychology on the court It’s important to feel like you’re at home to have an atmosphere where you’re happy to go back to your room The same goes for your team: They need to inspire you want the best for you instead of looking out for their own interests.” Our discussion could not skip over Tsitsipas’ public persona and the reactions he often provokes with his social media posts to reward myself with some nice things,” he says He refers to one of his more controversial posts regarding a visit to London’s iconic luxury department store “It was my first time there and I was surprised at how great it made me feel My first thought was how nice it would be to have something like that in Athens for the tourists; how much it would help the country’s economy and reputation.” “The comment was not taken like that,” I observe People always see things from their own perspective We all have our opinions and we should express them freely,” he responds “But given how eager some users are to misconstrue these opinions perhaps some things are best left unsaid,” I counter We went on to chat some more about tennis in general about the great players who reached the top before he was even born but the task of managing fame seemed to cast a shadow would light up when he saw someone he knew Now it remains to be seen whether his father’s return as coach will give him the reassurance he needs and whether he will hold onto the thirst that will take him to new heights The Metropolitan arrived in the courtyard of the Holy Metropolitan Church of Sts Constantine and Helen in Glyfada where Bishop Konstantinos of Androusa handed him over the Archieratic rod The new Metropolitan of Glyfada was welcomed by the authorities of the town An official Doxology and the enthronement ceremony were held afterwards at the Metropolitan Church attended by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled by air to Antalya the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website Shots were fired at a shipping company in Glyfada on Monday by a former employee who had been fired According to Proto Thema the man of Egyptian origin was a foreman at the company for years one person has lost his life and two have been injured from the shootings at the company located on Artemisiou Street where the shooter is said to be lying on the second floor of the company’s offices Emergency responders cannot enter the building as the gunman is still inside a motorcycle and an ambulance are waiting outside traffic has been interrupted at the following points: READ MORE: Greeks protest against same-sex marriage, adoption reform Bishop Antonios of Salona was the one who was finally elected by the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece The Bishop of Salona received 38 votes from the Body of the Hierarchy and became the new Shepherd of the Metropolis of Glyfada Please note that there was a vote recount since there was a tie of 38-38 between the Bishop and Archim Alexios Psoenos and pursuant to Regulations The new Metropolitan of Glyfada Antonios (born Dionysios) was born in Corfu He went to school in Athens and studied at the Economic High School A’ of Athens Theology and Economics of the University of Athens He became a monk in the Iera Moni Asomaton Petraki in Athens with the blessing of Archbishop Seraphim of Athens and he was ordained Presbyter in 1981 by Elder Meletios He served as a preacher in the Metropolis of Preveza and as a priest at the “Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital and in the Church of St It should be noted that he stayed on Mount Athos for four years Since 1998 he has served in the Economic Department of the Holy Synod of which he has been General Director since last year In the second marina of Glyfada where the white fishermen’s kiosks still stand Santiago) and Giorgos Kesetzis (Oh Mama) recently made its debut “Food is the occasion to sit around the same table for our collective memory and our mood to connect with the other.” The renovation project was undertaken by the interior designer Georgia Tiligada By connecting wood with metal and stone with tiles reminiscent of old paving stones she gave the space a modern character with earthy colours and plenty of traditional elements always aiming to integrate it “with the adjacent fishermen’s neighbourhood” The huge windows surrounding the restaurant allow the eye to wander to the sea the straw lampshades embrace the lights and the open kitchen headed by the well-known chef Aggelos Bakopoulos “Astakos is a Greek seafood restaurant with simple familiar flavours,” the chef told me The restaurant aims to make the “hook to fork” displayed on the entrance sign below its name evident to diners as well as the tsiros with fennel cream and marinated fennel The trawl salad with steamed fish of the day, lentils, smoked taramosalata and lemon arouses interest by its name alone Among other things, calamari, shrimp and anchovies are offered at Astakos, while shrimp moussaka, Corfu Bianco with cod, octopus stifado The menu includes slightly spicy fish of the day and pasta dishes with lobster and shrimp Andreas Hotza put together the wine list, which includes bottles from Greek vineyards. The drink options also include fine spirits, tsipouro and ouzo Info: Astakos, 46 Diadochou Pavlou, 2nd Marina Glyfada Eleanna Gousi is a columnist for Olive Magazine. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos An Egyptian man is responsible for killing three people before ending his own life at the shipping company in Athens, Proto Thema reported The shooter was found dead with the gun next to him in the basement of a shipping company by the Special Suppressive Antiterrorist Unit (EKAM) The Egyptian man shot three people inside the company’s premises the dead Egyptian was a former worker who had been fired The perpetrator entered the company’s premises from the parking lot as despite the fact that he had been fired He first went up to the mezzanine where he shot two people and then stopped on the second floor where he shot one more person Shocking testimonies of employees who managed to get out of the company: “He entered the offices and attacked the bosses” EKAM are seen seconds before they enter the building Company employees outside the building call their relatives to inform them that they are safe: READ MORE: Greeks protest against same-sex marriage, adoption reform 2019An aerial view of Astir beach during sunset.Photo: Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAthens isn’t technically on the coast which is why most people hit the capital for its antiquities and souvlaki then head to a Greek island for a dose of sand and surf But when you don’t have enough time to leave the mainland or just want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city Do as the Athenians do and start in the cosmopolitan seaside district of Glyfada which is roughly 30 minutes south of the city by car or 45 minutes by public transportation Glyfada kicks off a 35-mile stretch of coastline unofficially known as the Athens Riviera and the suburb has a palm-tree-lined esplanade and a see-and-be-seen quality reminiscent of Miami thanks to the fact that it’s said to be home to Greek celebrities like actress Zeta Makripoulia and Greek-Cypriot singer Michalis Hatzigiannis which also explains why parts of the city feel distinctly American.) Pick up souvenirs like handmade jewelry at Zayiana which has ample indoor and outdoor seating and everything from traditional Greek coffee to rose-flavored milkshakes try mainstay Sardelaki for fresh seafood like fried calamari Walk off the meal and head to the nearby Sea Turtle Rescue Centre which is roughly ten minutes from Ark and Sardelaki by foot and serves as a de facto hospital for the injured animals which has some of the best alfresco dining on the coast The Four Seasons (a hotel once frequented by Jackie Onassis) just reopened in March after a multiyear renovation drive five minutes from Astir Palace to Lake Vouliagmeni which is fed by underground springs and retains a year-round temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit Its mineral-rich waters are thought to help skin exfoliation and it has been named a site of Outstanding Natural Beauty by Greece’s Ministry of Culture thanks to its picturesque location and umbrellas; go early to beat the crowds the only Athens hotel with its own organic farm The Margi’s Malabar—which flanks the pool and is illuminated by candles and soft lantern lighting—is one of the best places to be for a cocktail.) Patrons enjoying an evening at Island Club A view of Cape Sounio during sunset, with views of the ancient temple of Poseidon. The Athens Trade Association announced the proposed opening hours of Athens shops: from April 25 to Holy Thursday (May 2) from 9 a.m All shops and stores will remain closed on Easter Sunday Easter Monday and on Tuesday due to the transfer of Labor Day from May 1 to 7