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Renewed Interest in Athens' History and Urban Development
A rising interest in Athens' history and urban development is shown through recent publications, exhibitions, and events focusing on the city's past and present, attracting a segment of the younger generation and suggesting a shift in how many relate to the city.
Renewed Interest in Athens' History and Urban Development
A rising interest in Athens' history and urban development is shown through recent publications, exhibitions, and events focusing on the city's past and present, attracting a segment of the younger generation and suggesting a shift in how many relate to the city.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Renovations of Post-War Buildings in Athens Signal Urban Renewal
Post-war buildings in Athens, constructed between 1948-1957, are undergoing renovations, with examples including the conversion of a building on Stadiou 54 and the former Hotel Atene Palace into a hotel and office space respectively, reflecting economic recovery and changing urban needs.
Renovations of Post-War Buildings in Athens Signal Urban Renewal
Post-war buildings in Athens, constructed between 1948-1957, are undergoing renovations, with examples including the conversion of a building on Stadiou 54 and the former Hotel Atene Palace into a hotel and office space respectively, reflecting economic recovery and changing urban needs.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Athens: Tourism Boom Masks Infrastructure Shortcomings
While Athens enjoys a booming tourism sector, its public transportation, traffic management, and green spaces lag behind European standards, creating a disconnect between the city's image and the daily experiences of its inhabitants.
Athens: Tourism Boom Masks Infrastructure Shortcomings
While Athens enjoys a booming tourism sector, its public transportation, traffic management, and green spaces lag behind European standards, creating a disconnect between the city's image and the daily experiences of its inhabitants.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Athens Freezes Short-Term Rental Registrations Amid Housing Crisis
Athens froze new short-term rental registrations starting January 1st, 2025, due to a housing shortage worsened by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available before August 2024, exceeding the country's 887,740 hotel beds, prompting measures to alleviate pressure on rents and increase housing...
Athens Freezes Short-Term Rental Registrations Amid Housing Crisis
Athens froze new short-term rental registrations starting January 1st, 2025, due to a housing shortage worsened by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available before August 2024, exceeding the country's 887,740 hotel beds, prompting measures to alleviate pressure on rents and increase housing...
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48% Bias Score
Demolition of Athens' Koromilas Mansion Reveals Post-War Urban Transformation
A photograph from the National Gallery's archives depicts the final days of the Koromilas Mansion in Athens before its 1963 demolition, highlighting the significant loss of historical architecture in Syntagma Square and the broader shift toward modern urban development.
Demolition of Athens' Koromilas Mansion Reveals Post-War Urban Transformation
A photograph from the National Gallery's archives depicts the final days of the Koromilas Mansion in Athens before its 1963 demolition, highlighting the significant loss of historical architecture in Syntagma Square and the broader shift toward modern urban development.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Patission Street: Transformation Reflects Athens' Shifting Social Landscape
Patission Street in Athens, once a symbol of middle-class life (1920-1980), has drastically changed due to demolitions and redevelopment, leading to the loss of grand buildings like the Golandri apartment building, reflecting broader societal shifts and impacting historical preservation.
Patission Street: Transformation Reflects Athens' Shifting Social Landscape
Patission Street in Athens, once a symbol of middle-class life (1920-1980), has drastically changed due to demolitions and redevelopment, leading to the loss of grand buildings like the Golandri apartment building, reflecting broader societal shifts and impacting historical preservation.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion
A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...
Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion
A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
Progress
24% Bias Score
New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Mataroa on the Horizon": A Play Exploring the Impact of Historical Ignorance
Mataroa on the Horizon," a new musical theater production at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, uses the 1945 voyage of the Mataroa carrying 125 Greek artists and intellectuals to explore the role of historical context in decision-making, running until January 12th.
Mataroa on the Horizon": A Play Exploring the Impact of Historical Ignorance
Mataroa on the Horizon," a new musical theater production at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, uses the 1945 voyage of the Mataroa carrying 125 Greek artists and intellectuals to explore the role of historical context in decision-making, running until January 12th.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Athens Short-Term Rentals Drop Seasonally Despite Upcoming Ban
Central Athens short-term rentals decreased by 8.2% from September to December 2024 (9,931 vs 10,823), a typical seasonal drop, despite an upcoming ban on new licenses in January 2025; however, the number is still up 20.8% year-over-year.
Athens Short-Term Rentals Drop Seasonally Despite Upcoming Ban
Central Athens short-term rentals decreased by 8.2% from September to December 2024 (9,931 vs 10,823), a typical seasonal drop, despite an upcoming ban on new licenses in January 2025; however, the number is still up 20.8% year-over-year.
Progress
44% Bias Score
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
Progress
44% Bias Score
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