Haris Doukas
Athens’ mayor: Work on new Panathinaikos stadium in Votanikos to begin in days
The new Panathinaikos stadium in Votanikos and the redevelopment project at the team's old stadium on Alexandras Avenue will be ready by 2026, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has said.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the mayor said that the timetable for the completion of both stadiums is binding since funding will be lost otherwise.
Athens Mayor urges suspension of building height increase in Athens
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has issued an open letter to Minister of Environment and Energy Theodore Skylakakis, urging the suspension of a ministerial decision "envisaging the implementation of increased building heights."
Health minister lashes out at Athens mayor for canceling concert over security concerns
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has come under fire from a government minister for canceling a concert that was to be held later this month under the aegis of the Israeli Embassy over security concerns stemming from the spiraling crisis in the Middle East.
Athens Mayor Doukas congratulates Istanbul counterpart on reelection
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has congratulated his Istanbul counterpart Ekrem Imamoglu on his reelection in Turkey's local elections Sunday.
Police union lashes out at Athens mayor over ‘cop’ comment
A video in which Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is allegedly heard using the derogatory term "batsos" (loosely translated as cop) has drawn the ire of the Panhellenic Federation of Police Officers and the Panhellenic Federation of Police Employees.
Doukas allegedly used the term during a meeting at the Municipal Council.
Twelve Athens playgrounds to close over safety concerns
Twelve playgrounds in the Municipality of Athens will close for safety reasons as they lack an updated operating permit, following a decision of the city council on Wednesday.
The playgrounds will receive extensive renovation before they reopen to the public, which is expected to be in June for some of them.
Athens municipality to erect monument to train crash victims
A unanimous decision was taken by the Athens Municipal Council on Wednesday for the creation of a monument for the victims of the Tempe train crash in February 2023.
City of Athens launches municipal ‘alliance’ for cheaper power
The City of Athens is spearheading an initiative with other municipal authorities in the Attica region that will allow them to negotiate special rates with energy suppliers as a single corporate customer.
Additionally seeking to promote power production through renewables, the so-called Athens Energy Alliance already has eight members, with four more mulling entry into the scheme.
Greeks celebrate Clean Monday, start of Lent with kite-flying, picnics, music
Greeks around the country celebrated the Clean Monday holiday in the time-honoured fashion, with outdoor activities such as kite-flying and picnics, the traditional lenten delicacies, music and dancing.
Clean Monday: "Koulouma" with Lenten food and musical events in the municipalities of Attica
The focus today is on Filopappou Hill, which will be visited by the mayor Haris Doukas - The events that have been scheduled