Schools in Grava will remain closed due to a persistent gas odor, with distance learning for 4,000 students, while the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, launched attacks against the government for delays in inspections. #τηλεκπαίδευση #Γκράβα #ασφάλεια (translated)
Charis Doukas stated that, following reports of a gas smell in Gravva, crews from the responsible company were conducting an extensive secondary inspection of the gas facilities for three days, under the order and direct supervision of the Municipality of Athens. He said that the report was expected late that same night. At the same time, he blamed the government and the relevant state mechanisms for their absence and called on them to take on their responsibilities. He requested the Ministry of Education to instruct the TEE to conduct immediate inspections of the school complex facilities. Doukas added that the schools in Gravva would remain closed and classes would be conducted through distance education until the inspections were completed. He stated that they would not jeopardize the safety of students, teachers, and staff and called for a safe solution to be provided promptly so that they could return to school. #Ασφάλεια #Εκπαίδευση #ΔήμοςΑθηναίων (translated)
The post described Athens as pro-Palestinian and stated that thousands of people had gathered yesterday and today on Lycabettus Hill for a solidarity festival in Palestine. According to the author, all proceeds would be allocated to social structures in Gaza and the West Bank. He added that participants were not required to tolerate anything, without completing the relevant phrase in the post. https://t.co/WSl1YFpMvR #Παλαιστίνη #Αλληλεγγύη #Φεστιβάλ #PS #GW (translated)
The author characterized the Mitsotakis government's failure on basic infrastructure issues as unprecedented. He argued that line 4 of the Athens metro had destabilized part of Kypseli and was heading towards an expensive dead end. He also mentioned that the upgraded railway needed 2.5 hours for the Athens–Lianokladi route and six hours for another route. #Υποδομές #Αθήνα #Μετρό #GR (translated)
Greece is establishing its position as a pillar of stability in an unstable region and as a reliable partner, as well as a bridge of cooperation between Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and the countries of the Arab world and the Gulf. The importance of the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Athens, as well as the results of the 6th round of the Strategic Dialogue between Greece and the U.S., was emphasized on Sunday by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a post on social media, highlighting that Greece is strengthening its geopolitical position at a time of significant changes in international balances. #Ελλάδα #ΗΠΑ #ΣτρατηγικόςΔιάλογος (translated)
Soteur and Same84 discuss the boundaries between art and vandalism in graffiti in Athens, focusing on the need for legal spaces for artistic expression and the reaction of residents as well as the Municipality to illegal interventions. #StreetArt #Graffiti #Αθήνα (translated)
The Prime Minister GR stated that the visit of American Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Athens highlighted, in his opinion, the importance of Greece in a region where geopolitical balances were shifting and collaborations were gaining increasing significance. He added that the importance of a piece of news could also lie in what it revealed about a country’s position and its role in international developments. https://t.co/ZCrGJ3GrLO #Ελλάδα #ΔιεθνείςΣχέσεις #Γεωπολιτική (translated)
John Vatatzis wrote that, in his opinion, for the past seven years the government attributes low birth rates to the fact that Greeks do not want to have children and not to economic difficulties. He noted that, according to a map, the wealthiest areas, such as the islands, had more births, while he described Athens as inhospitable for family creation. He added that instead of developing the countryside, supporting the primary sector, and promoting decentralization, the construction of more floors in large cities was being encouraged. He concluded that those responsible were not interested. #Ελλάδα #Οικογένεια #Οικονομία (translated)
The municipal councilor Eleni Papadopoulou wrote that, during the discussion about Grava, the mayor initially claimed he was not competent, but after 3.5 hours he realized he could proceed with suspending the operation of the schools. He accused the KKE and ANTARSYA of instrumentalizing the issue, hindering serious discussion, and insulting those who did not belong to their organizations. She added that she was awaiting the results of the inspections from the experts. #Γκράβα #Αθήνα #Δούκας #Δήμαρχος #Γκράβα #Αθήνα #Δήμαρχος (translated)
Read in the Sunday Vima about the mysteries of Pnyx and Greek-American relations following Marco Rubio's visit to Athens, as well as the economic relations between the USA and Greece. #ΕλληνοαμερικανικέςΣχέσεις #Πνύκα #ΟικονομικέςΣχέσειςΕλλάδαςΗΠΑ (translated)
Greece does not need to choose between the alliance and its sovereign rights, as the alliance must protect these rights while also maintaining its own sensitivities, as indicated by Marco Rubio's recent visit to Athens. #Ελλάδα #ΗΠΑ #Διπλωματία (translated)
At the two-day conference of Vima titled "Dialogues for Athens," top scientists, architects, and politicians exchanged views on the city's development, focusing on proposals for the future and the political disputes surrounding the housing issue. #ΔιάλογοιΓιαΤηνΑθήνα #Συνέδριο #Αθήνα (translated)
Homelessness is the harshest aspect of the housing crisis. It is a social problem that requires political responses. "Behind the percentages are people," he emphasizes. #ΣτεγαστικήΚρίση #Αστεγία #ΚαταγραφήΑστέγων (translated)
The important writer Dionysis Charitopoulos has died at the age of 79, after being hospitalized in Athens due to a serious health issue. #ΔιονύσηςΧαριτόπουλος #Πολιτισμός #Συγγραφέας (translated)
Artemis reported that there was an explosion at Motor Oil in the morning, with two workers seriously injured, and that one of them died. At the same time, she criticized the attention given to Vissi, Karvela, and their millions. #Αθήνα #ατυχήματα #εργασία (translated)
Capital Maritime Finance chooses Athens for its public offering and listing on Euronext Athens, starting the process on October 13, 2026. #Οικονομία #Χρηματιστήριο #Ναυτιλία (translated)
The school complex is currently suspended from operation by the decision of the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, who called on the relevant companies, the ministry, and the Technical Chamber to complete the inspections promptly and to provide clear answers by Sunday. #Γκράβα #Αέριο #Μαθητές (translated)
The post mentioned that a 14-year-old student was found bleeding in the hospital after plaster fell on his head from the ceiling of a classroom. https://t.co/orjDNfx4U5 #Αθηνά #εκπαίδευση #υγεία #GR (translated)
The post mentioned that on Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m., a gathering would take place at Freedom Park in Athens, as part of a global day of action for Palestine, with marches in more than 60 countries. It also announced a solidarity festival for Palestine at Lykavittos Theatre, on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, after 5 p.m. https://t.co/Mxm2SKnemm #Παλαιστίνη #Αλληλεγγύη #Δράση #GR #PS (translated)
The Deputy Minister of Research, Nikodemus Damianou, announced the strengthening of Cyprus's presence in Space through strategic partnerships and investments, including the inclusion of Cyprus as an Associated Member of the European Space Agency in 2026, during his speech at the 3rd Space Symposium in Athens. #Διάστημα #Κύπρος #ΕυρωπαϊκόςΟργανισμόςΔιαστήματος (translated)
