13 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Panionios won 2–0 over Ilioupoli GS on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Panionios 2 win(s) Have scored 1 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Panionios and Ilioupoli GS on Sun 13 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT?Panionios won 2–0 over Ilioupoli GS on Sun 13 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Panionios is playing home against Ilioupoli GS on Sun From the rooftop of an apartment building in Ilioupoli you can see the whole of Athens from one end to the other this sea of concrete is a vast garden brimming with flowers of every kind bees take off daily from the two hives placed there by beekeeper Nikos Chatzilias squares and parks – making stops on the rocky slopes of Hymettus for thyme – before returning to their hives to produce golden 100% urban and named after its place of origin These two rooftop hives are just a small part of the 120 colonies Chatzilias has scattered across various neighborhoods in Athens each producing its own distinct honey: “Glyfada,” “Petralona,” “Vyronas,” “Zografou,” “Agia Varvara,” “Kifissia.” Last year alone his urban beehives yielded 500 kilos of honey as more and more people – mainly young city dwellers – offer him their rooftops or balconies hoping to introduce their children to a bit of nature within the city or simply out of sheer curiosity Born and raised on the island of Lesvos in the eastern Aegean Chatzilias has always been drawn to nature in all its seasonal transformations “I grew up with a forager’s mindset,” he says a project dedicated to introducing city residents to the world of urban beekeeping If you listen closely during your next stroll through your neighborhood you might be surprised by their buzzing presence The city provides an abundance of food for them with notes of bitter orange and thyme from Mount Hymettus Glyfada honey carries the essence of bitter orange and eucalyptus but in different proportions than Ilioupoli’s Although the distances between neighborhoods may be small the taste of honey varies noticeably depending on the prevailing vegetation “Each honey has the flavor of its neighborhood,” says Chatzilias He entered the field with the encouragement of Vassilis Paissios a veteran of urban beekeeping who began 15 years ago by producing honey from hives in various locations in Athens “There are flowers in the city you won’t find in the countryside Each neighborhood has its own dominant bloom It is the color of vanilla cream and has strong crystallization that makes it opaque and solid enough to be cut with a knife A dessert honey with a robust character and a strong aroma that overwhelms the palate but the devastating wildfire that broke out there last summer caused total destruction These hives have been relocated to Halandri Paissios’ friend Nikos Kalyvas also keeps his 10 hives Kalyvas has set up a small urban farm with chickens “I plan to place hives in other urban areas as well,” says Kalyvas “Since beekeeping isn’t my main occupation I can’t practice migratory beekeeping outside of Athens due to time constraints Urban beekeeping suits me because it fits well alongside my other work,” he explains offers everything the beekeeper needs and helps him produce excellent quantities of honey The production isn’t affected by weather conditions and the bees always find an abundant food supply the harvest is plentiful and offers a wide variety,” says Paissios I don’t have the costs of migratory beekeeping in the countryside Modern urban beekeeping in Greece is a relatively new practice though it has been established worldwide for many years Bees are found on the rooftops of iconic buildings around the globe visitors can purchase an expensive honey from hives on the roof of the Paris Opera while after the fire that destroyed the Notre-Dame Cathedral it was considered a “divine miracle” that 200 hives also situated at the highest points of the building Dozens of hives are located on the rooftop of the Waldorf Astoria in New York with the honey served to guests at breakfast Hives can be found in both public and private buildings where the municipality subsidizes urban beekeepers beekeeping in urban areas has been known since ancient times excavations uncovered a large beekeeping facility dating back to the 10th century BC at the heart of a bustling city of that time,” says Georgios Mavrofridis a beekeeper and archaeologist specializing in ancient beekeeping He is also a PhD candidate at the Laboratory of Biogeography and Ecology in the Geography Department of the University of the Aegean and a member of the Hellenic Beekeeping-Sericulture Scientific Society’s board of directors He adds that a similar situation existed in many ancient Greek cities excavations uncovered a large number of hives in the Ancient Agora supporting the theory that urban beekeeping was likely common practice Solon introduced the first recorded legislation in history regarding beekeeping he established regulations about the distance between beekeeping sites This demonstrates how advanced the practice was thousands of years ago to the point that it was subject to legislation,” explains Mavrofridis the obvious question for many citizens is: How safe is it to place a hive on one’s balcony or rooftop but with ambiguities and unclear provisions that require immediate revision Residents who host hives on their properties report that no one is disturbed the bees fly at different levels from where people are active so they neither disturb nor are disturbed,” explains Mavrofridis “This has been the case since ancient times they head to flowers and return directly to their hives without interacting with human activities,” he adds “There is still a lot of fear of insects and a lack of familiarity with them,” says Paissios “I try to combat this fear by inviting children to visit the hives so they can see that the bee is a friend – it helps provide our food nature and have an open mind are usually the ones who accept hosting hives – often friends who know me and trust what I say.” Chatzilias shares a similar experience: “In recent years there has been a fortunate shift in perception with the public now seeing bees as friendly insects due to their immense importance to the environment and human survival through pollination.” A key concern regarding urban beekeeping is the safety of honey produced in what is a generally acknowledged polluted urban environment and the only way to ensure consumer safety is through laboratory tests which every beekeeper must provide upon request it sacrifices itself and doesn’t bring it back to the hive in order to protect the colony,” explains Paissios we conduct tests in certified laboratories Mavrofridis emphasizes that “laboratory tests are essential It depends on factors such as the area where the bee collects nectar and the type of plant providing the nectar or pollen Some plants are more resistant to pollution than others It’s true that cars today produce much fewer pollutants than in the past while the pollen and nectar from flowers might be fine the bee might have consumed contaminated water in the city,” he explains concluding: “I recommend urban beekeepers send their honey for testing at the Sericulture and Apiculture Laboratory of the Aristotle University is recognized as a world leader in the field.” – “Astiki Melissa” – Nikos Chatzilias (astikimelissa.gr) tel 6997.005.796 (you can find all of his honey and beekeeping products as well as get information about educational activities such as courses on making beekeeping cosmetics This article first appeared in Kathimerini’s K magazine Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox A criminal organization involved in the trafficking of foreign women for sexual exploitation has been dismantled following a coordinated police operation on February 14 and 15 were arrested and now face charges related to – depending on the case – organized crime 17 more individuals were apprehended during the investigation on charges of pimping and violation of official seals is linked to the 2021 Ilioupoli trafficking case Despite being incarcerated at Korydallos Prison Marina maintained control over the operation by communicating with her daughter The organization controlled several brothels in Athens using foreign nationals – primarily from Bulgaria – as fronts for leasing properties used for illegal activities These foreign nationals either had no physical presence in Greece or had already passed away before the property leases were signed making it impossible for authorities to trace the true perpetrators during inspections Other members of the network were responsible for trafficking vulnerable women from abroad and keeping them under strict control to prevent escape a member of the organization used violence and threats to kidnap a woman and detain her illegally in an Athens apartment for six days The organization was also involved in the operation of brothels where they exploited and recruited vulnerable women One member was specifically tasked with tampering with electricity meters at the brothels to lower energy consumption and maximize profits the group’s bookkeeper falsified property leases to cover up the illegal nature of their operations a large amount of digital evidence (including mobile phones documents and handwritten notes related to property leases and brothel operations broken plastic seals from electricity meters 24 women were provided protection and support with 20 identified as potential victims of human trafficking and four confirmed as victims The arrested individuals have been transferred to the relevant judicial authorities for further processing Greek architecture studio Point Supreme transforms a neglected basement into a playfully designed apartment filled with colour and texture in the Athenian residential neighbourhood of Ilioupoli And true to their word, the architects composed a design that feels a world away from your typical apartment interior Embracing the existing space's rawness and the structure's exposed concrete the Pantazis and Rentzou worked with a range of different materials and textures to create a tactile Timber and glass partitions separate various uses and heavy brightly coloured curtains add privacy where needed Point Supreme Architects master the art of collage with Petralona House and is reminiscent of an earthy surface.’ One of the biggest challenges Pantazis and Pentzou faced was avoiding ‘standard design decisions that would normalize the experience and kill the magic’ No fear of that in this Ilioupoli apartment all softly lit through basement windows to create a dreamy quality that makes you forget you are in Athens’ densely built metropolis pointsupreme.com Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. 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) From Ilioupoli to Omonia and Alimos, and from Kifissia to Kalyvia, lovers of good and authentically traditional yoghurt meet with a spoon in hand These are the five most popular urban hangouts in Attica with genuine Greek yoghurt its creams (vanilla and chocolate) and its famous kaimaki ice cream often give us the incentive to wander to the southern suburbs traditional dairy with a long family history But it’s fresh sheep’s yoghurt made from 100% Greek milk (ripened naturally) which gives us extra reasons to love even more the art and passion of the Bakoyannis family without a trace of chemical yeast and other preservatives these yoghurts are made with respect to the old The shop only operates when there is fresh sheep’s milk The historical dairy of the northern suburbs with a tradition and passion for making fresh Greek yoghurt since 1892 has continuously filled our refrigerators all these years with sheep and cow yoghurt (with primary yoghurt yeast and with 3.6% fat) For those of us who prefer to consume yoghurt without preservatives and with its skin their yoghurts – as well as their famous creams – can be enjoyed in the classic has appeared classily on the sign on the pedestrian street of Kassaveti in the heart of Kifisio sit at the tables inside or outside in its green courtyard With love and passion for genuine Greek yoghurt made with the dairy knowledge and history of the Magina family The outside sign of the store reads under the Magginas brand, the following product array, which easily makes passers-by, as well as old, familiar customers, stop without a second thought: “Feta-Yoghurt-Butter The family takes the matter of yoghurt very seriously: Sheep goat and strained yoghurt from 100% Greek milk and with the seal of the livestock tradition of many generations The culinary repertoire is completed by creams and handmade tzatziki in 10-kg and 450-gram packages Memory and tradition in a shop that retrieves sweet recipes, flavours and aromas from past decades, bringing the delicacies of Stani to a retro urban environment in the centre of Athens the original dairy has been offering products that stand out for their quality with the traditional cow and sheep yoghurt having even won awards such as the gold medal at the Thessaloniki International Fair and a patent (for the sheep) creamy yoghurt recipe has remained unchanged for over 80 years say that the secret of its success lies in the milk collected from the same farm for more than five decades the aroma of fresh milk and the velvety texture of yoghurt are what make Stani a destination for all of us who always want delivery to the table and in our fridge it has been strengthening Greek dairy culture and tradition reminding us of the unsurpassed values of local animal husbandry Using the same old traditional recipes of sheep’s “LOUSI” is beloved by all who have been supply the dairy with their milk every day Away from powders and ready-made industrial mixtures away from meaningless novelties and unnecessary additions In the refrigerators of the “LOUSI” stores (four in total, one in Kalamata and three in Attica) you can also find the traditional Greek vanilla cream with fresh cow’s milk (chocolate is also available) as well as rice milk Loukia Chrisovitsanou is a columnist for Cantina. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos READ MORE: Mavri Thalassa: The Thessalonians who made eating fish go viral on social media. 26 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Panionios won 4–0 over Egaleo on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Egaleo 0 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 3 matches Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Panionios have won the previous 3 matches against Egaleo Who won between Egaleo and Panionios on Sat 26 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT?Panionios won 4–0 over Egaleo on Sat 26 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches Egaleo is playing home against Panionios on Sat You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Toronto FC II announced today that the club has signed midfielder Costa Iliadis to an MLS NEXT Pro contract He will join the club’s roster pending league and federation approval most recently played for CF Montréal Reserve for two seasons (2023 2024) and registered two goals and four assists in 10 appearances during the 2024 Ligue1 Québec season Aris Voulas (2021-2022) and the Panathinaikos F.C Ontario native originally played youth soccer with Rush Canada Academy TRANSACTION: Toronto FC II sign midfielder Costa Iliadis to an MLS NEXT Pro contract A British suspect has surrendered to Greek authorities in connection with the murder of a teenager in Lancashire last year was fatally stabbed in Ormskirk on July 29 was arrested in Athens last Monday after turning himself in at a police station in Ilioupoli British authorities had offered a £24,000 reward for information leading to his location or arrest Authorities confirmed that arrangements are underway to extradite Dures who is currently being held at the high-security Korydallos Prison Greece appealed for EU assistance Friday to battle wildfires raging on the outskirts of Athens and in the southern Peloponnese region that forced the evacuation of several villages Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he had requested help to fight the fires and announced army and airforce units were being deployed to help douse the flames blaming the outbreak on "emergency weather conditions" Greece had asked for four aircraft from Europe fire department spokesman Nikos Tsongas told a briefing fresh from a bruising vote in parliament early Thursday to approve an unpopular EU-IMF debt deal was expected to reshuffle his government  but such plans have now been pushed back Around 300 firemen with over 100 fire engines a dozen airplanes and six helicopters were trying to hold back the flames on Athens' doorstep and the Peloponnese The fire in Athens broke out on brush land on Mount Hymettus around midday and later spread to the outskirts of residential areas it had crossed the mountain and was threatening the districts of Ilioupoli and Glyfada close to the Athens coast Television images showed residents dousing pockets of fire with buckets and garden hoses as local officials said the blaze was started deliberately I heard explosive devices go off in the forest," Vassilis Balassopoulos the mayor of the district of Ilioupoli that borders the mountain and a nunnery and a children's shelter were evacuated four villages were evacuated in the Peloponnese peninsula where strong winds fanned a raging wildfire there are hundreds of pockets of fire," Iraklis Trichilis The fire department said five homes in the area had been burned down we can only see two meters ahead of us," said a resident of the coastal town of Neapoli where a health center and retirement home were also emptied by authorities National civil protection chief Tassos Mavropoulos told Skai TV that reinforcements from the entire Peloponnese region had been rushed to the area where the operation was hampered by the wind and mountainous terrain A fire-fighting plane was forced to make an emergency landing near Neapoli but the two pilots escaped with only minor injuries Fire department spokesman Tsongas had earlier warned there could be further damage to property "The winds are strong and are not expected to weaken A fire also broke out on the island of Evia and was threatening homes Greece is routinely hit by wildfires at this time of year fanned by high temperatures and strong winds in the Peloponnese and on the island of Evia in 2007 left 77 people dead and ravaged 250,000 hectares The smoke caused by the fire which broke out in Varnavas on Sunday afternoon in Varnava and quickly spread throughout northeast Attica with an adverse impact on the health of people with pulmonary issues The strong gusts in the area from the outset of the fire start caused the smoke to move more than 300 kilometers from its original source as documented by the European meteorological satellite Meteosat-11 and presented by the National Observatory of Athens’ meteo.gr The force of the winds resulted in the dispersion of PM2.5 particles The microparticle values reported by the Panacea National Research Infrastructure’s air quality monitoring network reached levels that are hazardous to human health particularly from Sunday night to Monday night on Monday the air quality had deteriorated significantly the atmosphere in Glyfada in southern Athens was suffocating with values exceeding 200 micrograms per cubic meter The dispersion of microparticles in the southern suburbs “The cloud of microparticles was sliding along the backbone of Ymittos pushing the values of particles up to 200 micrograms per hour,” said Nikos Michalopoulos professor and director of research at the National Observatory of Athens and coordinator of the Panacea research Other measuring sites in eastern Attica (Vrilissia Vyronas and Ilioupoli) recorded microparticle concentrations of up to 70 micrograms per cubic meter The World Health Organization (WHO) has set an average daily acceptable limit of 20 micrograms the Health Ministry issued health guidelines urging people to seek medical assistance in case of prolonged coughing The Greek microbrewery Paragon Brewery is a strictly family affair the yeasts generally from Austria and Northern Europe “We have managed to bring to Greece some hops and yeast products that previously we didn’t even imagine that they would come to our country,” said Yannis “So we look for the finest raw materials which will inspire our recipes and guarantee the result we want.” from the 20 stainless steel taps of Paragon’s always active taproom 15-17 of their own beers and three guest beers from Greece and abroad are available On-site, a variety of bitter, sweeter, sourer, milder, or more aromatic beers are consumed The only exceptions are the 4-5 main draft beers that remain constant in the microbrewery and for which the possibility of bottling on-site (in 1-litre bottles) is possible to enjoy them at home They can be refrigerated for a month without altering taste or aroma In the production process, large oak barrels used for rum or bourbon were recently added. The beer is left to mature in these barrels for about a year until it gets its aromas from the spirits Although the barrels have not yet been opened we may be able to serve our draft beers at Paragon’s birthday in early December,” said Eleftheria we will even have time to release an anniversary beer in a bottle,” she added is already planning a three-day celebration event for the third year of operation (on December 6 Also celebrating the birthday will be stalls with their ovens or grills outside the brewery (weather permitting) “They are businesses such as, among others, Caprus, Pizza Dough, and Tarantino Burgers that fit our philosophy perfectly that invest in delicious and quality raw materials and whose flavours go wonderfully with our own beers” The list of pop-up events that the Paragon team occasionally hosts in its spacious hall includes live rock bands and even the first mini-golf tournament in a brewery Beers and delivery with a view of the cauldrons Where the large neighbourhood blacksmith shop was once housed somewhere on the border between Ilioupoli and Agios Dimitrios and Eleftheria saw the prospect of a space that could comfortably give shape and entity to their business vision “We wanted to create a brewery open to the public a space that mixes production and consumption under the same roof and gives its visitors the opportunity to follow the journey of their beer before it even runs from the cannula to their glasses,” Eleftheria explained The Paragon team maintained the industrial aesthetic of the space – concrete surfaces heavy metal doors and old cranes with pulleys that literally hang over your head All this turns the microbrewery into a sight for those enjoying their beer if you are lucky and come on a day or time when our boilers are working and brewing our beers you will witness the whole process and enjoy the intoxicating aromas emerging from the brewery,” said Tassos Another fun fact about the Paragon taproom is that you never see waiters moving around so customers can visit the bar themselves and discover the beer that suits them with the help of the brewer Another absence is the reservation policy: No reservations are made in the taproom or in the brewery which is also open to the public once a month you can very simply order the food of your choice with delivery or even bring food or snacks from home (the shop does not have a kitchen Loukia Chrisovitsanou is a columnist for Cantina. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos READ MORE: En Hatipi: A traditional taverna in Sparta. Energy group Motor Oil is entering the organized food retail sector, and specifically the small retail category, by developing a network of convenience stores under the Smartshop brand. The first steps were taken in 2023 when Motor Oil decided to terminate its collaboration with AB Vasilopoulos under which 79 stores under the “AB Shop & Go” brand had been developed at Shell gas stations. At that time, the development of its own stores under the Smartshop brand within Shell gas stations began, followed by the opening of two Smartshop stores outside gas stations in the areas of Ilioupoli and Nea Smyrni. Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox. Stations on metro Line 2 will be closed on Sunday and Monday (December 15-16) evening for the installation of the 5G network. The stations Elliniko, Argyroupoli, Alimos, Ilioupoli and Agios Dimitrios will be closed at 10.30 p.m. until the end of service, the operator Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) said Saturday. To accommodate passengers, the circular bus line X11 will serve the route Dafni station-Elliniko station (direction to Glyfada). Four stations on Athens metro line 2 serving Elliniko, Argyroupoli, Alimos and Ilioupoli will close nightly at 9 p.m. from Sunday, May 4, through Thursday, May 8, to allow for 5G network installation works, according to an announcement metro operator STASY. During the scheduled closures, the metro service on line 2 will operate only between Agios Dimitrios and Anthoupoli. The temporary measure is part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing digital connectivity within the metro system. To accommodate affected passengers, the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has launched a special circular bus service, Line X12, which will run between the closed stations. The temporary route will start and end at a specially designated area near Agios Dimitrios metro station, adjacent to the starting point of regular Line 109. Additionally, at Elliniko station, passengers can board or disembark at the Stathmos Elliniko stop in the direction of Glyfada. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Police in the Athens district of Ilioupoli have arrested a 52-year-old teacher on suspicion of the repeated sexual abuse of a 14-year-old schoolgirl. It is understood that on Sunday afternoon, the parents of the girl called a police hotline to report that the teacher had been exchanging sexually explicit messages with their daughter and that they feared the two were in a relationship. A subsequent investigation revealed that, since late October, the teacher had been communicating online, as well as in person at school, with the girl. In some of the messages, the teacher is believed to have made suggestions to the girl on sexual acts they could perform together. According to information, the teacher met with the girl on December 31 and sexually abused her. The teacher reportedly denies the charges and has told police that he was in a platonic relationship with the minor. The president and the owner of Asteras Tripolis, the former owner of Levadiakos, the suspended mayor of Volos and former owner of the local club, and two former Olympiakos defenders are among the Greek soccer figures found guilty of match-fixing or illegal betting in the case related to the 2010-2011 season, known in Greece as Koriopolis. Greece’s answer to Italy’s Calciopoli was a scandal that concerned fixing games for betting earnings and became known through a series of recordings of telephone conversations tapped by the National Intelligence Service (EYP). On Wednesday an Athens appeals court found the protagonists of that story guilty of being involved in a scam, though not of setting up a criminal organization as was the original accusation. The penalties on the guilty have not been announced yet. Volos mayor (suspended due to the criminal cases he is involved in) and former Olympiakos Volou owner and president Achilleas Beos was found guilty of bribery and of fixing the Asteras Tripolis vs Olympiakos Volou and Panserraikos vs Olympiakos Volou games in 2011, as well as of being repeatedly involved in illegal betting. Super League high-flyer Asteras Tripolis will have to implement changes to its ownership and administration, as President and former referee Giorgos Borovilos and main stakeholder Dimitris Bakos are guilty of bribery to fix the Panserraikos vs Asteras, Kavala vs Asteras and Asteras vs Olympiakos Volou games. Levadiakos strongman Yiannis Kobotis, who has formally sold his stake in the Super League club, was found guilty of fixing the Ilioupoli vs Levadiakos game. The former president of Ilioupoli soccer club Giorgos Tsakoyiannis was found guilty of bribery, illegal betting, money laundering, illegal weapon ownership etc. Former Greek international Avraam Papadopoulos, currently of Brisbane Roar, and Apollon Smyrnis player Costas Mendrinos were found guilty of illegal betting. Other people found guilty of various charges include coach Nikos Pantelis, agent Angelos Travlos etc. Construction groups’ proposals for new projects (mostly highways) are increasing, but the Ministry of Infrastructure is expressing strong reservations. The standard proposals of the manufacturers concern projects with a budget of more than €1.5 billion. Standing out among them are the extension of the Attiki Odos highway to Rafina and Lavrio, and the Ilioupoli Tunnel that will connect the Western Ymittos highway with Vouliagmenis Avenue. These two projects operate in combination, given the burden on the road network from the Elliniko development. 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Kifisia FC vs Panionios on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Kifisia FC 2 win(s) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Kifisia FC and Panionios on Sat 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT?Kifisia FC vs Panionios on Sat 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Kifisia FC is playing home against Panionios on Sat The average asking price of houses in the districts of Athens with the best evaluation ranges from 2,759 to 5,645 euros per square meter based on a series of criteria that affect accommodation According to a nationwide survey by Spitogatos Insights access to shopping and entertainment options as well as pedestrian and pet friendliness the best areas of Athens to live in are the following: Kato Glyfada the areas of Thessaloniki with the highest evaluations based on all the research criteria are Nea Paralia the historical center of Thessaloniki and Botsari the 10 areas with the highest user ratings are the center of Komotini The sense of security is an important criterion for choosing an area to buy or rent a home the areas of Athens that offer the greatest sense of safety are the center of Pangrati in Thessaloniki the areas with the highest ratings in relation to the feeling of safety are the following: Martiou users looking for housing report that they rate the following areas as safe: The center of Katerini the center of Alexandroupoli and Corfu Town Passengers in some of Athens’ metro stations are expected to get a long-delayed access to the internet in September when the first Wi-Fi connections will become operational Internet will be available at the metro stations but not inside the tunnels It was not clear which stations will be the ones with free internet access while the initial launch in  late July had to be pushed back to September The plan also include the installation of a 5G mobile signals throughout the metro network with some news websites reporting that four or five stations of Line 2 will be the first to gain access by the end of 2024 (Elliniko The relevant memorandum of cooperation between Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) and the Ministry of Digital Governance was signed at the beginning of 2023 but there is no signal at the pilot stations to-date The next phase involves the installation of cellular antennas at various points in the network and the tunnels Free Wi-Fi is funded by the EU’s “WiFi4GR-Development of public wireless broadband Internet access points.”  Athens’ daily life was shaken once again by a cold-blooded mafia execution in the center of Chalandri bringing to light the ruthless actions of the Greek Mafia known to authorities for his criminal past was shot dead by dozens of bullets outside a private diagnostic center resembled a cinematic execution scene and adds to the long list of settling scores between rival gangs The Ambush and MurderOn Thursday afternoon the perpetrators set up an ambush for Moschouris outside the “Praxis Health” diagnostic center on Palaeologou Street in Chalandri It appears they had closely monitored his movements and knew the time of his appointment he was met with a barrage of bullets from a Kalashnikov – more than 30 rounds some of which even ended up inside the diagnostic center this information has not yet been officially confirmed The Perpetrators’ EscapeAfter the execution the perpetrators fled in the initial vehicle to the Patima Chalandriou area where they set it on fire before continuing their escape in a second car Their movements indicate a well-organized operation The Profile of the VictimGiorgos Moschouris known in the underworld by the nicknames “Thamnákias,” “Megalos,” or “Trelos,” was reportedly a member of the Greek Mafia Authorities had kept a close eye on him for his involvement in extortion His murder comes four years after a previous attempt on his life in 2020 when he was shot in the abdomen outside a bakery in Voula and survived thanks to his armored car Giorgos Moschouris was in his third decade of life he disappeared from the public eye but continued to operate behind the scenes his name resurfaced in the media for an attempt on the life of a nightclub owner on Syngrou Avenue they set an ambush outside the businessman’s home in Ilioupoli attacking him first with fists and then with the stock of a gun but Moschouris and his accomplice shot him over ten times while he attempted to escape by climbing a wall and jumping onto the roof of a parked car his name appeared again in police reports when three criminal groups accused of selling protection to 150 businesses in the Attica region were investigated with Moschouris identified as the leader of one of the groups on a warm evening outside “Ipirotissa” on Vary-Koropiou Avenue Moschouris was confronted by two men in black who approached him on a black Honda Transalp motorcycle while authorities recovered thirteen bullet casings Panic and Terror in the NeighborhoodDuring the attack Videos captured by security cameras and phones show vehicles stopping abruptly and a motorcyclist falling terrified onto the road A female driver narrowly escaped as bullets passed right next to her Police InvestigationThe Homicide Department of the Attica Security has launched thorough investigations Materials are being gathered from security cameras in homes and businesses in the area and videos from previous days are being checked for potential surveillance of the victim The burned BMW abandoned at Patima is under scrutiny by the Forensic Department Settling Scores?The murder is part of a broader wave of violence that appears to be related to conflicts within organized crime in Attica The execution of Moschouris’ “second-in-command” in 2020 and his involvement in an attempted murder case of a nightclub owner in 2023 may piece together parts of a bloody puzzle that the police are trying to assemble Over 2.5 ~ 3.5 here?Upgrade to FootyStats Premium PPG : Average points picked up per match across the competition.Higher numbers indicate a stronger team CS : Table of teams with the highest number of matches where they conceded 0 goals Stats are taken from League runs only.* Team must have played a minimum of 7 matches before they qualify for this CS table BTTS : List of teams with the highest number of matches where both teams scored Stats from team's Domestic League runs only.* Team must have played a minimum of 7 matches before they qualify for this BTTS table FTS : Matches where this team failed to score Greece - Super League 2 South Detailed Stats *Goal Heatmap shows when the goals happen in this league.Red = High scoring Home Away Home Away * FHG = First Half Goals in Greece - Super League 2 South * 2HG = Second Half Goals in Greece - Super League 2 South * Stats from 2023/24 season of Super League 2 South * Super League 2 South Club Stats from 2023/24 season Super League 2 South is a football domestic league competition held annually in Greece The current Super League 2 South season is 2023/24 Super League 2 South is the 2nd division in Greece This means that the league is 2nd in the domestic pyramid 132 matches are currently scheduled in total and so far 132 fixtures have been completed with 298 goals have been scored in aggregate 12 teams are competing for the title this season There are no more upcoming fixtures. For all fixture results, go to Super League 2 South fixtures and results list Attendance data is not tracked for Greece Super League 2 South At home venues, the teams that are the top of the scoring table are : AO Chania Kissamikos FC with 26 home goals, PAE Ionikos Nikaias with 20 home goals, Olympiakos CFP II with 18 home goals, and GS Kallithea FC with 17 home goals Away from home, the top scoring teams are : AO Chania Kissamikos FC with 13 away goals, PAE Ionikos Nikaias with 14 away goals, Olympiakos CFP II with 13 away goals, and GS Kallithea FC with 14 away goals Teams that have kept the most clean sheets in the Super League 2 South are : AO Chania Kissamikos FC with 13 clean sheets, Ilioupoli with 11 clean sheets, PS PAE Kalamata with 11 clean sheets, and GS Kallithea FC with 10 clean sheets Follow FootyStats on the following channels to make sure you never miss a stat * Please be aware that unauthorized individuals may be falsely claiming affiliation with FootyStats on Social Media These individuals are not associated with our company in any capacity Please verify official representatives through our website or official communication channels is not responsible for any interactions or transactions with unauthorized persons misrepresenting our organization © FootyStats - Built with Love for The Beautiful Game Even though discussions regarding Athens Metro Line 4 revolve around the auction of the first section -from Alsos Veikou to Goudi-Attiko Metro has already started preparing its plans for the future sections of the Line, according to ypodomes.com studies are being carried out for the next 3 development stages of the Line will create a 30-km-long  line and 33 stations Line 4 will be starting from start from Perissos and will be ending at Athens-Thessaloniki motorway axis (near Lykovrisi) and will also have a branch from Evangelismos to Ano Ilioupoli The total cost of the line is estimated at 3.3bn euros regards the first "mature" section between Alsos Veikou and Goudi Following planning the first part of the line there will be three more auctions to complete it The next auction is expected to include the northern section of the line (i.e Goudi-Maroussi-Ethniki Odos) with an extra 15 km and 11 stations These will be: KATECHAKI (connection with Line 3) PARADEISOS (connection with the Suburban Railway) LYKOVRISI and Ethniki Odos (National Motorway) The second project regards the completion of the western section with 2 km and 2 stations: PERISSOS (connection with Line 1 and Ano Galatsi) the plan provides for a branch to the southern suburbs with a line of 4 km and 3 stations (KAISARIANI This particular project is considered to be more demanding as it will probably be the first section of a completely new line of Athens Metro meaning that EVANGELISMOS will be the connection station with the main line The problem for the implementation of these extensions is the lack of funding since the first segment from Alsos Veikou to Goudi is the only one to have been included in NSRF 2014-2020 Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA  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 Best Beach - 9th in Crete, Sani Beach Award 12th BAJAGREECE: Motorsports Competition in Western Macedonia Crete also invests in cycling tourism - 13th Pediadas Tour Competitions with a summer and autumn backdrop: Attica runs at the pace of sports ATM'25 - Tourism | The fight against food waste at the forefront of sustainable development easyJet holidays | Fam trips to Santorini, Skiathos and Rhodes Chania: The next actions of the “Tourism Partnership” Navarino Challenge returns on May 9-11, 2025 Cruise Takeoff in Chania – Record Arrivals in the First Quarter of 2025 Three Greek beaches among the world’s 50 best – Triumph for the Ionian The “Typhoon” that saves the Greek coasts from garbage EOT at the “Arabian Travel Market” | Interest from Gulf countries, India, and Australia CERT to manage Vasilitsa Ski Resort – Investment of over 20 million euros Is American tourism in Europe “slowing down”? 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Your mobile app tells you it will take 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach your destination and you long for the days when the same journey took only 20 minutes This scenario is all too familiar to Athens residents and represents the dystopian reality we will face in the coming years turning even short trips into torturous experiences How can we stop the daily gridlock in the city’s streets The answer is complex and cannot be encapsulated in a single sentence and the solution depends on a combination of factors the number of cars causing the congestion needs to be reduced by making public transport more convenient infrastructure projects that relieve pressure on major roads in the capital are necessary with measures such as altering the traffic restrictions in central Athens and controlling illegal parking and antisocial driving behaviors that A small positive is the initiative by the Attica Region to manage 37,000 traffic lights which monitors live traffic and continuously updates its studies “smart” traffic lights that adapt green-light duration based on real-time conditions have been added Complex problems require complex solutions This is why experts (transport engineers) are advocating for the creation of a metropolitan authority utilizing the country’s scientific resources to develop and implement a strategic transport plan “The traffic issue will worsen each year and eventually become unbearable,” explains the president of the Hellenic Institute of Transportation Engineers He adds: “We will see significant delays daily on the Attiki Odos and even in Elliniko as new developments create traffic demands without corresponding service improvements.” The Institute has been in open communication with relevant ministries and the Attica Region submitting several proposals to alleviate traffic One of the key suggestions is the creation of a “Green Ring,” where vehicle entry would be based on emissions “The odd/even license plate system is outdated The ring should be based on environmental and numerical criteria,” says Tsianos Athens would follow the trend of major European cities by regulating car entry based on emissions small cars and encourage the transition to zero-emission vehicles while also pushing some drivers to use public transportation Attica also needs a strategic transport plan that includes everything from traffic flow to parking spaces A pre-study by KPMG for the Ministry of Transport is already underway on creating a transport authority while the strategic study by OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization) is eagerly anticipated Despite efforts to reduce the number of vehicles on the road—especially during peak hours—the government is prioritizing infrastructure projects to relieve congestion on major routes Upcoming projects will ease traffic on Kifisou Avenue which will face additional pressure with the completion of the Elliniko project the Ministry of Infrastructure is expected to introduce the necessary regulations this month to pave the way for Standardized Proposals These will unblock critical projects from a legal and practical perspective Projects being considered include the expansion of Ymittos Peripheral Road towards Vouliagmenis Avenue the Elefsina-Oinofyta road section to relieve Kifisou and the expansion of Kymi Avenue to connect Attiki Odos with the national highway network for the expansion of Attiki Odos towards Lavrio and from the Peripheral Road of Hymettus to Vouliagmeni Avenue (the Ilioupoli tunnel) has been submitted by the consortium of GEK TERNA (36%) – Aktor Concessions (32%) – Avax (32%) These projects are expected to alleviate traffic congestion in the southern suburbs—especially with the Ilioupoli tunnel which will facilitate access to Elliniko (where traffic is expected to increase after its development) the other projects will boost urban expansion towards the ports of Lavrio and Rafina which are anticipated to grow significantly in the coming years The extension of Kymis Avenue is expected to remove over 30,000 vehicles daily from the traffic on Kifissou Avenue will extend Kymis Avenue to the Kaliftaki interchange in Kato Kifissia a point where Kifissou Avenue experiences severe traffic congestion daily Government sources told “To Vima” that “we need to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads Apart from prioritizing infrastructure projects based on costs we are also creating a modern and ‘smart’ transportation network with interventions in public transport We must create better public transportation and encourage people to use buses and bicycles.” In addition to the large cycling network under development (with the coastal cycle route being a flagship project) will start from Alsos Veikou and end at Goudi connecting with Line 3 at the Evangelismos station The line’s 15 stations are expected to serve over 340,000 passengers daily the extension of the suburban railway (Proastiakos) towards West Attica passing through urban areas like Aspropyrgos and Elefsina It will offer transfer opportunities to other rail lines and will serve freight transport needs 211 new buses will serve 63 suburban routes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised that the government will continue to invest in public transport committing to have 950 new buses on the roads in Attica by the end of 2025 as the current fleet has exceeded its limits will provide the necessary quality for transportation officials understand that making public transport more attractive also requires it to be time-efficient in addition to increasing the frequency of services measures are being implemented to facilitate public transport movement One of the key initiatives is the installation of “smart” traffic lights with cameras which will not only monitor red light violations but also detect vehicles entering bus lanes ensuring that buses do not get stuck in traffic Another challenge is managing peak-hour traffic While it may seem simple to suggest that deliveries to the city center be made at night or that schools open an hour earlier (or later) to shift peak times switching garbage collection to nighttime hours to ease traffic congestion cost €5 million the average Athenian loses more than two full days sitting in traffic a figure expected to rise rapidly in the coming years Traffic engineers report that 2.5 million vehicles circulate daily in the capital and congestion is inevitable as more people use the roads This is because the overall movement of people and goods is increasing with tourism and commercial activity driving up the number of heavy vehicles traveling to and from key ports like Piraeus traffic safety and management advisor for the Attica region told “To Vima”: “The traffic capacity of our roads is three times lower than the number of cars they serve It’s like being in a room designed for 10 people with 30 people inside The region was designed for 2 million residents and this number can double during the tourist season.” Traffic engineers at the Traffic Management Center are observing how congestion is increasing at Attica’s key traffic hub data from sensors measuring road occupancy and vehicle flow show that the percentage of road occupancy by stationary vehicles in traffic jams is rising taken on three typical weekdays (in February confirm that traffic congestion is worsening 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 Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Roe Addo has joined Greece Division One League side Ilioupoli The former Ghana U-20 player has joined Ilioupoli on a free transfer and his current contract with the Greek side will run till 30th June 2023 He’s expected to lead the attack of the Red and Blue outfit following his impressive attacking prowess and ability to find the back of the net He was signed by the club with the aim of helping them boost their chances of climbing the league table from their current position which is 8th © 2013 - [current_year]  | SportsWorldGhana | All rights reserved “If you start now from the center of Athens, you’ll reach Rovaniemi faster than Marousi.” With this phrase, drivers humorously express their frustration over the traffic in the capital, which becomes increasingly unbearable as the Christmas holidays approach Live traffic maps are painted red—the color of heavy gridlock—from early morning until late evening with movement reduced to a snail’s pace “It’s the holidays; they’ll pass,” some might say transportation experts warn that we should get used to it—this is the new normal for commuting in Athens Holiday Traffic ChaosExperts have observed that in recent weeks Athens’ traffic problem is evolving in both scale and geography stretching over greater distances (with kilometers-long queues) and consuming more of drivers’ time areas already plagued by daily traffic jams are joined by new hotspots Festive… Gridlock“The increased demands of the supply chain and heightened commercial activity are causing traffic congestion beyond rush hours,” says traffic management consultant Kimón Logothetis in an interview with “Thema.” He highlights additional factors like the growing number of private vehicles and the slight drop in temperatures what’s changed during the festive season is that now traffic builds up even in the late afternoon both in Athens’ city center and in municipalities hosting decorative lighting and holiday activities areas with bustling commercial markets see significant increases in traffic crossing Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue and Omirou Street may take over half an hour notable delays are observed on Filolaou Street in Pagrati as well as in Peristeri and northern areas like Marousi and Kifisia Double-parking also exacerbates the problem in these areas Central Athens and Major Arteries OverwhelmedThe streets of central Athens bear the brunt of the festive season traffic and through traffic heading toward other neighborhoods Congestion in the city center spills over onto major arteries such as Alexandras Avenue Kifisias Avenue: The Queen of GridlockThe undisputed queen of holiday traffic is Kifisias Avenue where congestion is so severe that travel times have more than tripled it was recorded that the trip from Marousi to central Athens—which normally takes just over 30 minutes—took 1 hour and 40 minutes via Kifisias Avenue Kifisias is paralyzed not only because it’s a key artery connecting the center to the northern suburbs but also due to the presence of commercial stores along its length Even Alternative Routes Are CloggedThe volume is so overwhelming that even alternative routes especially in the section from Fyli Avenue to Marousi we’re seeing traffic at all hours,” Mr heavy traffic was limited to 7:30–10:30 a.m we’re also seeing congestion in the afternoon.” The Most Difficult Period“We’re at the peak of traffic challenges,” he explains “This is the most difficult time of the year with congestion occurring every day and at all hours As more people rely on cars for holiday outings traffic has intensified even on roads already prone to congestion Those shopping or enjoying leisure outings are adding to the regular commuter traffic highways like Kifisos Avenue up to the Metamorfosi junction the Athens-Corinth National Road on the ascent near Schisto and the descent toward the Aigaleo ring road are at a standstill Thousands of drivers face delays from Palataki in Haidari to Aspropyrgos while traffic jams plague Katechaki and Mesogeion Avenues Construction Projects Add to the ChaosConstruction projects are also worsening the situation work on the southbound lane of Vasilissis Sofias Avenue caused significant disruption A gas network crew damaged an electrical cable feeding the traffic lights at the Vasilissis Sofias and Papadiamantopoulou intersection The repair required cutting into the pavement closing two lanes from the Freedom Park area to NIMTS hospital and causing severe delays extending back to the Kifisias Avenue nursing home area Permanent ProblemThe holiday season is temporary When it comes to the question of how Athens’ traffic problem will evolve (currently ranked as the 16th worst city in Europe for traffic congestion scientists and experts unanimously agree it will inevitably lead to a total gridlock it will become unlivable,” says Athanasios Tsianos president of the Association of Greek Transport Engineers He highlights that the average vehicle speed during rush hours travel times for the same distance will more than double compared to today Traffic engineers have been anticipating a traffic blackout in Athens since 2005 initially projecting it for 2010—a prediction delayed only due to the financial crisis “The next two to three years will bring a continuous deterioration of the situation to the point where we’ll be wishing for today’s conditions,” warns George Yannis Professor and Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure at the National Technical University of Athens Kimon Logothetis notes in Thema that “we’ve already reached an unlivable state.” According to him 120,000 additional vehicles were added to the city’s fleet Approximately 6 million passenger vehicles operate in the Attica region all concentrated on specific road junctions from revising the Ring Road restrictions to replacing 2,500 of the region’s 37,000 traffic light junctions with AI-controlled systems capable of adapting to dynamic traffic patterns Other suggestions include improving public transport and establishing a metropolitan agency staffed by local experts to design and implement a strategic transportation plan where exactly will the problem escalate into complete gridlock in the coming years Elliniko)The problem: Traffic engineers agree that completing the Elliniko project will add significant traffic pressure to the broader area especially on major road junctions like Poseidonos and Vouliagmenis Avenues The large-scale project creates an entirely new urban area drawing in more residents and daily visitors all without adequate infrastructure in place “If we haven’t yet seen significant traffic impacts from the Elliniko project it’s because of the exemplary way heavy vehicles serving the construction site operate during nighttime hours,” says Logothetis that we’ll soon get an early taste of what’s to come “As soon as the shopping mall on Vouliagmenis is completed we’ll see major traffic consequences.” The solution: A comprehensive fix could come from extending the Ymittos Ring Road to connect with Vouliagmenis Avenue and the coastal front via a tunnel with three lanes in each direction and no exits The tunnel would run underground from the Kaisariani area to its connection point with Vouliagmenis Avenue near the border between Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli between the Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli metro stations a route that currently takes at least half an hour during peak hours could be completed in just 10 minutes This solution is included in a proposal submitted by the consortium of GEK Terna (36%) Lamda Development has also submitted additional proposals to facilitate transportation to and from Elliniko such as extending the metro toward Glyfada and transforming Vouliagmenis Avenue into an expressway by removing traffic lights all of these proposals remain in the planning stages The Problem:The largest arterial road in Attica receives the heaviest traffic daily (each lane accommodates 2,000 vehicles per hour) Traffic engineers agree that it has now exceeded the limits of what it can handle making it the most congested roadway in Attica new uses—such as the expansion of logistics—are continually emerging but the necessary infrastructure to support them is lacking It is estimated that over 20,000 daily trips are linked to businesses and logistics According to the Association of Greek Transport Engineers 20% of the traffic in each lane (400 out of every 2,000 vehicles per hour) consists of trucks compared to only 3% in other parts of Attica These trucks are headed to or coming from the Port of Piraeus and the industrial zones or logistics hubs in Elefsina the worst days and times to travel on Kifisos Avenue are Wednesday through Friday When incidents occur (62.5% vehicle breakdowns Kifisos Avenue has the unique problem of narrowing like the neck of a bottle near Acharnae The avenue essentially serves three major routes: faces severe issues with traffic congestion on Schistou Avenue which is currently accessible only through a challenging network of roads passing through Aspropyrgos While the drive from Metamorfosi to Faliro on Kifisos Avenue normally takes 15 minutes The Solution:According to information from Thema the Region of Attica has submitted a series of proposals to ease congestion on Kifisos Avenue Since road widening is considered virtually impossible at this stage re-striping the roadway appears to be the preferred option as only specific infrastructure projects could provide lasting relief GEK Terna has proposed a model project to construct a connecting arterial road from Elefsina to Oinofyta This 40-kilometer axis would start from the Agios Loukas area in the Thriassio Plain and end at the PATHE (Athens-Thessaloniki National Road) near Oinofyta involves bypassing Kymi Avenue at a cost of €350 million this has stalled due to difficulties in securing the necessary funding Another noteworthy project is the construction of the Skaramangas triple interchange which could significantly alleviate pressure on the national highway by offering more options for drivers in the Thriassio Plain This interchange would directly link the national highway to Schistou Avenue connect the partially constructed Aegaleo Ring Road at its southern end and complete the long-delayed tunnels near Skaramangas and Lake Koumoundourou The Problem:One of the most concerning trends for the future of traffic in Attica is the gradual saturation of the Attiki Odos highway Data shows that more than 255,000 vehicles use the urban motorway daily The exponential growth in traffic is evident: 240,000 vehicles used the road daily in 2023 Attiki Odos bears the burden of drivers trying to avoid congestion on other arterial roads Delays—ranging from 5 minutes to half an hour—are most commonly recorded in the following sections: The solution of graduated toll pricing (based on time of day) will only be permanently resolved once the highway expansions are completed Model proposals have been submitted for projects related to expansions towards Rafina The road network in the heart of the capital has long exceeded its designed capacity—the volume of vehicles it was built to handle approximately half a million cars pass through the Small Ring (Mikros Daktylios) daily with over 30% constituting through-traffic Transport engineers claim that the Ring has already “crashed.” A similar situation is gradually unfolding across other streets in central Athens where peak hours render the area impassable—a problem exacerbated by the growing number of cars and the inability of public transport to relieve congestion suffer the most among public transport options According to OASA (Athens Public Transport Organization) only 1 in 12 vehicles traveling along the 51.5 kilometers of bus lanes in Athens is a public bus The rest are private vehicles that clog even these designated lanes The Solution:The president of the Association of Transport Engineers of Greece (SES) explained to Thema that to ease traffic congestion in Athens transport engineers have proposed numerous measures to the government They suggest determining the number of vehicles the center can accommodate and setting pollution limits accordingly The plan initially allows vehicles emitting less than 120 grams of CO₂ per kilometer (the average emissions of a small gasoline-powered city car) to enter the Small Ring eventually excluding all but permanent residents the Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure recently stated that the Small Ring “addressed the needs of another era and is now obsolete has exceeded its capacity for years.” Logothetis further proposes that “the bus lane network should be properly marked and the number of surveillance cameras should be increased taxis should also be allowed in these lanes has not escaped the nightmare of traffic congestion The issue is most pronounced during the summer months when the country’s largest port handles more than 750,000 people and all roads leading to the port become increasingly gridlocked traffic intensifies on holidays and during evening hours due to the operation of waterfront establishments the Municipality of Piraeus has been calling for the undergrounding of Line 1 of the Electric Railway (ISAP) from Neo Faliro to Piraeus raised the issue with the Prime Minister during the official inauguration of the Piraeus Tower The mayor emphasized that “this is not a local issue but a major infrastructure project that concerns not just the Municipality of Piraeus but also the operation of the country’s major and rapidly growing port through which millions of people and corresponding vehicles pass annually.” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged the importance of the project stating that the government views it favorably emphasizing “the significant role this project plays in the qualitative redevelopment of a part of Piraeus that requires further intervention.” the Line 2 Metro stations “Elliniko,” “Argyroupoli,” “Alimos,” and “Ilioupoli” will close at 9:00 p.m and remain closed until the end of service due to technical work for the installation of a 5G network Line 2 service will operate only between Agios Dimitrios and Anthoupoli temporary circular bus route X12 will be operated by OASA The start and end point of the route will be located at a specially designated area at “Agios Dimitrios” Metro station along with the starting point of bus line 109 boarding and disembarking will take place at the “ST