Pavlou

The photo caused outrage and toured the world. Some wrote that this kind of behavior was unacceptable, others that it was scandalous, and the majority condemned this type of photography in a place where so many people died.

Seeking to send a message to proprietors encroaching on public space with illegally placed chairs and tables, the Municipality of Athens has already singled out 10 catering establishments that have repeatedly failed to comply with the rules and is initiating procedures for their temporary closure for a period of 1-5 days, implementing recently passed relevant legislation.

The city of Thessaloniki is on Monday launching a new scheme restricting parking in the downtown area in a bid to curb traffic congestion.

In the first phase of the scheme, motorists will have to pay to park in the historic district of Ano Poli, as well as on certain stretches of Pavlou Mela, Mitropoleos, Ermou and Ethnikis Amynas.

Find a large selection of used English, French and Greek books for sale at great prices. All proceeds will go to the Filothei-Psychico Society for the Protection of Strays (ZoFiPsy). The bazaar takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Blue Bell events venue (on the first roundabout when entering Psychico from the Faros intersection on Kifissias Avenue).