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Attica: Smart benches monitor air pollution

Aiming to measure the impact of human activities on local air quality with greater precision, a novel air quality monitoring network featuring smart benches is being developed in Attica. This innovative initiative, known as Faircity, is a collaborative effort between the National Observatory of Athens and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Directing ‘Antigone’ behind Korydallos’ high prison walls

The journey from central Athens to Korydallos is a daily routine for Aikaterini Papageorgiou. As the director and facilitator at the Korydallos Prison Theater Workshop, she and 26 inmates are now preparing Sophocles' "Antigone," following last year's presentation of "The Persians." The performance is scheduled for June 11 and 12 in the prison courtyard.

Greek anti-racists pledge 'watch' on neo-Nazi trial

Greek anti-racism groups on Thursday said they would offer daily coverage of the landmark trial of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn this month to raise awareness of the group?s alleged crimes.

Entitled Golden Dawn Watch, the initiative will use accredited journalists and qualified lawyers to cover and provide analysis of the trial that opens on April 20.

Locals object to Golden Dawn MPs being tried at Korydallos

Local officials and activists in Korydallos, southeastern Athens, voiced objections on Tuesday to plans to hold the trial of Golden Dawn MPs and members at a special court within the local prison.

Korydallos Mayor Stavros Kasimatis and municipal councilors voted against the trial being held at the jail because of security fears.