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UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS BECOMES GREECE’S FIRST UNIVERSITY TO EQUIP ALL BUILDINGS WITH DEFIBRILLATORS FOLLOWING A DONATION FROM THE TSETIS GROUP (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)2026-06-12
Public Technologies: ) The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is installing 106 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and an equal number of first-aid kits across its facilities in Attica and Euboea, significantly enhancing safety standards and emergency response...
Athens man charged in fatal fentanyl overdose set for trial this month2026-06-12
Decatur Daily: An Athens man charged with felony murder after authorities said he provided a fatal dose of fentanyl to a woman who overdosed in 2023 is scheduled for trial this month in Limestone County and a dozen witnesses were subpoenaed on ......
Venomous pufferfish expands toward Athens waters, scientists warn2026-06-12
Ekathimerini: The silver-cheeked toadfish, a toxic pufferfish previously found mainly in southern Greek waters, is expanding into areas near Athens and central Greece, scientists say, raising concerns over ecological disruption and risks to fisheries and humans. ......
Preserving Greek Australian History: Bank of Sydney Supports Syndesmos Archive2026-06-12
Greek City Times: Bank of Sydney supports...
STASY Refuses Athens Pride 2026 Posters in Metro Stations for First Time in 10 Years2026-06-12
Greek City Times: STASY, the Athens public transport company, refused...
Athens' Most Beautiful New Lifestyle Brand, Lillian Muir2026-06-12
Greek City Times: KateLillian Muir left Sydney for...
Athens Ranked 9th Among the World’s Best Food Cities for 2026 by Time Out2026-06-12
Greek City Times: The Greek capital secures 9th...
Risk Strait of Hormuz or Wait? Shipping Companies Face a Costly Dilemma.2026-06-12
New York Times: With more than 500 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf, pressure on the shipowners and sailors is growing by the day. ......
Hot Corner, Miss Juneteenth Pageant and more in Athens this weekend2026-06-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens area events celebrate America's 250th Athens-area celebrations for America's 250th: concerts, family fun & fireworks - Star Spangled Classic June 27 Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the...
Athens picks Dougherty Street site for long-debated courthouse2026-06-12
Athens Banner-Herald: The Athens-Clarke CountyCommission this week approved a motion to build a new courthouse just blocks away from the historic courthouse that was built more than a century ago on Washington Street. The new site is the current ACCPlanning Department office at...
Athens all-area high school boys soccer player of the year poll2026-06-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Next up for spring all-area series voting is boys soccer. Below...
Mediterranean Grill offers fresh, meat-free meals in Athens2026-06-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Looking for vegetarian options in Athens? Here are three things to know about MediterraneanGrill in Five Points 1. It’s a go-to for meat-free meals in Athens With dedicated vegetarian or vegan restaurants in short supply locally, Mediterranean Grill offers a...
Police impersonation scams cost Athens area victims thousands2026-06-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Oconee Blotter: WalmartShopliftingSuspect Flees in Deputy's Vehicle A shoplifting suspect ends up stealing an Oconee County patrol vehicle and leads deputies on a chase. The common scam in which residents receive emails or telephone calls from those...
Syria, Greece discuss expanding healthcare cooperation at Athens conference2026-06-12
Syrian Arab News Agency: Syrian Arab News Agency...